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Will Pope Francis Reform the Vatican? Jan 07, 2015

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Pope Francis continues to shake up the Vatican — and the rest of the Roman Catholic world. We hear how the Pope from Argentina is shifting church power from Europe and the US to poor nations in the under-developed world.

The Grand Old Party Takes Charge on Capitol Hill Jan 06, 2015

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Even before Republicans chose their new leaders today, President Obama invited them to the White House on Tuesday of next week. Will GOP control of both houses mean a new era of friendship or two more years of paralysis and gridlock?

President Obama's 'Fourth Quarter' Jan 05, 2015

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With just two years left in the White House, President Obama is promising "interesting stuff," despite Republican dominance of Capitol Hill. Prospects include compromise when it's possible, the veto power and "executive action" when it's not.

Backlash in Blue Jan 02, 2015

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After months of protest over high profile deaths of African Americans at the hands of police, law enforcement is pushing back with pro-police rallies across the country and a social media campaign -- BlueLivesMatter. We look at the blue backlash and where it will lead the national debate over policing and race.

The "Teaching Wars" in America's Public Schools Jan 01, 2015

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No institution is more important to the US economy -- or America's role in the world -- than public education. But no profession is more of a battlefield than public school teaching. Are teachers getting a bad rap?

The Coming Age of Solar Power Dec 31, 2014

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Sunlight is free, and solar-power will soon be cheaper than oil, coal or natural gas — even in the United States. We hear what that could mean for current energy industries, public utilities, government regulators and the homeowners of America.

The Rising Cost of Childcare and Supporting Working Families Dec 30, 2014

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As childcare costs overwhelm young families, more women are staying home, and families are losing financial ground. Has the time come for federally funded daycare? Should employers step up with paid leave, flexible work hours, on-site preschool?

Is the Bacteria in Our Gut the Key to Our Health? Dec 29, 2014

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We explore the microbiome, the bacteria that could save our lives.

The Downside of Data Mining Dec 26, 2014

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Whatever you do on line — from filling out forms to making innocent requests for information — is subject to data mining. That can lead to unflattering profiles or put you on lists that can be damaging — even though the data is often wrong. We hear calls for transparency and regulation.

Charitable Giving in the Era of the Ice Bucket Challenge Dec 25, 2014

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America's charitable giving has reached only 2% of the GDP for many years now. Do Social Media and mobile devices offer new ways to raise it? How important is it for donors to know that the money they give is being used effectively?

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