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Shuttle Diplomacy and "Merkel Mania" Feb 18, 2015

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Even political enemies are giving German Chancellor Angela Merkel's shuttle diplomacy rave reviews. Will her visits to seven capital cities on two continents in eight days help keep Greece in the Eurozone or lead to peace in Ukraine?

Mistrust between the US and Israel Feb 17, 2015

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By agreeing to address Congress without telling the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is accused of thumbing his nose at President Obama. Now the Administration says Netanyahu may have leaked "misleading" details of nuclear talks with Iran.

How Many Innocent Americans Are Sitting in Jail? Feb 16, 2015

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A record 125 prisoners were released last year in Texas, New York and other states after serving long terms for crimes they did not commit. The public-radio podcast Serial focused attention on cases being re-investigated because of possible wrongful convictions. Now there's a national movement for exonerations.

Rants, Punchlines and Trust in the Media Feb 13, 2015

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The satire of Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart has influenced political news and commentary since before the days of Bush versus Gore, but he won’t be around for next year’s target-rich presidential campaign. He announced this week that he’s leaving after 16 years of The Daily Show.

Granting Permission to Go to War Feb 12, 2015

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The President has asked Congress to authorize military action against the so-called "Islamic State." Republicans say he's imposing too many limits. Democrats say there aren't enough.

Oil, Gas and Wind on America's Atlantic Coastline Feb 11, 2015

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The Obama Administration is granting leases for offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic — while making other parts of the ocean available for developing wind farms. The President's calling for "all of the above," but advocates insist on important differences in energy generated, jobs created and potential threats to the environment.

Healthcare: An Easy Target in Cyber Warfare Feb 10, 2015

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More and more doctors and hospitals are digitizing medical records — making massive amounts of personal data more vulnerable to hackers. The latest target: Anthem insurance, with 80 million customer records. Are companies getting the protection they need from the US government?

Obamacare's Shaky Future Feb 09, 2015

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Last week, for the 56th time, House Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare — knowing it would be likely to fail in the Senate. But the US Supreme Court is about to take up a case that could do part of it for them, depriving millions of newly subsidized health insurance. Both sides are preparing for the political fallout.

The Comeback of Psychedelics in Psychiatry Feb 06, 2015

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Psychedelic drugs declared illegal at the end of the 1960's are now turning out to have medical benefits after all. We hear about the results of recent studies and the controversy over continued research with LSD, Ecstasy and magic mushrooms.

The FCC Proposes New Rules for the Internet Feb 05, 2015

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As the Internet becomes more and more vital to modern life, the battle over so-called "net neutrality" is heating up more than ever in Washington. Will new regulations guarantee "fast, fair and open" access, or get in the way of investment in new technology?

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