Ben Mishiev

Takeaway Per Diem Producer

Ben Mishiev appears in the following:

In Los Angeles, Some Tell the Olympic Committee to Find Another City

Wednesday, August 02, 2017

Los Angeles city officials announced on Monday an agreement that would make it the host city for the 2028 Olympics. But some who oppose the deal are trying to block it from happening.

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Amid Turmoil, Pakistan Looks to Elect New Prime Minister

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Pakistan is set to elect a new prime minister today, a week after the country's Supreme Court ousted Nawaz Sharif from leadership based on allegations of corruption.

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Transparency Questions Raised as U.S. Shifts Afghan War Death Policy

Monday, July 10, 2017

The moves come amidst reports that Defense Secretary James Mattis has been given authority to send additional troops into Afghanistan

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TV Shows to Watch for This Summer

Friday, July 07, 2017

Trying to figure what summer shows you should be (binge) watching? We take a look at the newest seasons of "Game of Thrones," "Broadchurch," "Insecure," and the premiere of "Snowfall."

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Volvo Announces Move to Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Starting in 2019

Thursday, July 06, 2017

Volvo will transition to electric and hybrid vehicles starting in 2019. What does the shift from cars solely fueled by gasoline or diesel tell us about the automotive industry's future?

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How This Georgia Town Fought Back Against Toxic Coal Dumping

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

In Wayne County, Georgia, a landfill was set to be filled with toxic coal ash on a daily basis. The local newspaper and people fought back to stop the dumping.

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Immigrants Reflect on American Values After Deadly Kansas Shooting

Monday, February 27, 2017

Following the recent shooting of two engineers from India, we talk with two Indian Americans from different generational backgrounds on what it means to be an immigrant in America today.

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Iraqi Forces Lead Offensive to Retake Western Mosul

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Defense Secretary Mattis met with Iraqi leaders this weekend to reinforce the U.S. commitment in the fight against ISIS, as Iraqi forces mounted an offensive to take back western Mosul.

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Authorities Conduct Raids on Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants

Monday, February 13, 2017

Last week, immigration authorities conducted raids on hundreds of undocumented immigrants in at least six states. What will the response be from activists and attorneys in the Trump era?

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What's Next for U.S.-Turkey Relations?

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Newly appointed CIA director Mike Pompeo makes his first visit to Turkey today, in what appears to be a warming relationship with Turkey.

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Records Show Trump Still Heavily Tied to Business Interests

Monday, February 06, 2017

President Trump pledged to take steps to remove himself from his organization, but records reviewed with his business dealings show that he is still tightly tied to his business empire.

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Flint Residents Sue the EPA

Thursday, February 02, 2017

More than 1,700 residents of Flint, Michigan, are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for mismanaging the water crisis that resulted in lead poisoning of residents in the city.

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Judges Temporarily Halt Part of Trump's Executive Order

Monday, January 30, 2017

Judges temporarily halted parts of President Trump's executive order on immigration, which thousands of people protested over the weekend in airports and cities across the country.

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Deadly Storms Rip Through American South

Monday, January 23, 2017

Thunderstorms and tornadoes tore through states in the Southeast over the weekend. At least 19 people are confirmed and 43 are injured in Georgia and Mississippi.

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The Bookie, The Phone Booth, and The FBI

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

How one gambler on the Sunset Strip laid the legal groundwork for privacy in the digital age.

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The Four Tendencies: How to Feed Good Habits

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Are you an upholder, a questioner, an obliger or a rebel? Figuring out your cognitive house might be the key to changing your bad tech habits for good.

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The Green Giant? China Plans to Invest Billions in Renewable Energy

Monday, January 09, 2017

China plans to spend more than $360 billion on renewable power sources and expects to dominate the renewable energy sector by 2020.

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Intelligence Agencies Blame Russia for Meddling in 2016 Election

Monday, January 09, 2017

The FBI, the CIA, and the NSA have released a declassified report that finds that Vladimir Putin "ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.”

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Predictions For the 74th Golden Globe Awards

Friday, January 06, 2017

The 74th Golden Globe award ceremony will be live this Sunday. Here's what you should be watching for. 

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With Global Shakeup, United Nations Faces Big Challenges in 2017

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

The U.N. face many challenges in the year ahead, including ending the war in Syria and continuing address and reign in climate change.

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