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Secret Recordings Ignite New Abortion Debate Jul 23, 2015

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Planned Parenthood is playing defense after two undercover videos appear to show executives discussing the price of fetal tissue leftover from abortions for medical research. The controversy is all about the ethics of medical research, but is the real goal to make "a woman's right to choose" harder than ever -- just in time for the next election cycle.

Another Mass Shooting in a Divided Country Jul 22, 2015

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The FBI is conducting a massive investigation into last week's killing of four Marines and a sailor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We hear what's known about the young, Muslim shooter and the potential impact of the incident in southern states that are rapidly changing.

Polls Show Trump Surging Ahead, but Are They Accurate? Jul 21, 2015

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There are now 16 GOP candidates for president, and the first televised debate will include the top ten in public opinion polls. Donald Trump is currently number one. Does that reflect the real views of Republicans or saturation news coverage and poor polling?

Is the UN's Iran Deal Resolution an End Run on Congress? Jul 20, 2015

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After today's unanimous support by the UN Security Council, Congress has 60 days to approve or reject the nuclear deal with Iran. Even some Democrats have reservations. We look at the prospects on Capitol Hill and the possible consequences of success or failure.

The Political Consequences of El Chapo's Escape Jul 17, 2015

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They're celebrating in Sinaloa province, where Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is a local hero. But in Mexico City and Washington DC, his prison escape is a nightmare involving government corruption and international traffic in heroin and cocaine.

Criminal Justice Reform and President Obama Jul 16, 2015

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In a campaign for justice reform, Barack Obama is plowing new ground for an American president: commuting dozens of sentences for non-violent crimes and visiting inmates in a federal prison. But he's not alone. Conservative Republican Senators agree a system that's not working means an opportunity to save money.

The Gig Economy and the Changing Nature of Employment Jul 15, 2015

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Uber is the most conspicuous company in the "sharing economy" that's turning jobs into gigs that don't have traditional worker protections. Presidential candidates are being challenged to thread their way between venture capitalists, business leaders and a new generation of employees.

A Washington Showdown with Global Significance Jul 14, 2015

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Negotiators for Iran, the US and five other powers were too tired to celebrate after 17 days of work in Vienna, which included missed deadlines that kept the world waiting.

Fight against Housing Discrimination Gets a New Lease on Life Jul 13, 2015

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In 1968, the Fair Housing Act ended overt racial discrimination, but its promise of also ending segregation has not been fulfilled, and there is still unequal access to schools, parks and upward mobility. We hear what President Obama proposes to do and what it could mean for local neighborhoods.

Do You Really Own Your Own Face? Jul 10, 2015

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Privacy advocates are warning about the loss of public anonymity from face-recognition technology that's ubiquitous thanks to Facebook and other software companies. We hear about the risks… as well as the benefits.

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