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Israel is engaged in conflicts on 3 separate fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran
Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now directly with Iran. How are the conflicts linked, and how does it intend to handle all three at once?
Did The Gun-Control Sit-In By Democrats Accomplish Anything?
House Democrats have yet to convince the GOP leadership to allow a vote on the proposals at the center of their June 22 sit-in. David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Norma Torres of California.
Clinton Probe Ends; House Asks FBI To Explain No Charges Recommendation
by Carrie Johnson
Republicans on a House panel have summoned FBI Director James Comey to testify about his recommendation against prosecuting Hillary Clinton. The Justice Department has accepted Comey's recommendation.
'Coyote America' Honors An Animal Making North America Home For Centuries
David Greene talks to historian Dan Flores about his book, Coyote America, a biography of an iconic animal of the American West. Increasingly, the coyote has become associated with suburban life.
Justice Department Investigates Baton Rouge Police Shooting
by Martin Kaste
A day after police shot and killed Anton Sterling, local authorities turned the criminal probe over to federal officials. That most likely wouldn't have happened before the age of Black Lives Matter.
How Will Emissions Scandal Affect The Future Of VW's Vehicles?
by Sonari Glinton
The $15 billion price tag for Volkswagen's diesel deception won't put VW out of business but it will greatly hamper the company's position in the global marketplace.
Examining The Clinton-Trump Relationship Before Election Season Started
by Sam Sanders
Hillary Clinton attended Donald Trump's third wedding. Trump has contributed to Clinton's past campaigns and her husband's foundation. Does this mean that, before this election, they were friends?
Democrats To Meet Friday To Finalize National Party Platform
David Greene talks to Rep. Keith Ellison, one of the drafters of the 2016 Democratic national platform. The Minnesota Democrat says they don't have party unity yet, but that they will get there.
Racial Tensions Flare In Baton Rouge After Police Fatally Shoot A Black Man
From Louisiana, Albert Samuels, a professor at Southern University, talks about the racial make-up and history between Baton Rouge's African-American community and police. David Greene reports.
Twin Sisters Give Birth On The Same Day, At Same Time
Leah Rodgers gave birth to a son at 1:18 a.m. MT in Denver last Thursday. An hour later in La Jolla, Calif., at 1:18 a.m. PT, Leah's twin sister, Sarah Mariuz, welcomed a daughter.
Canadian Dog Walker Musters Boxing Skills To Battle Mama Bear
Rick Nelson startled a cub while he was walking his dog. The cub's 300-pound mother came to the rescue. During the altercation, Nelson landed a good underhand punch to the bear's snout.
Investors Pull Funds From Britain's Commercial Real Estate Market
by Jim Zarroli
Several British commercial property investment funds will no longer let people withdraw their funds. The outcome of the Brexit vote has accelerated the flow of funds out of the U.K.
Authorities In Minnesota Investigate Man Fatally Shot By Police
A black man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday evening. David Greene reports.