Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The legacy of Barbara Bush, matriarch of an American political dynasty. 

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From Medallion Mogul to Presidential Fixer: Michael Cohen's Rise and Fall

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Michael Cohen went from working with taxis in Queens to being the president's personal attorney. We trace that history, and look at how it's affecting the fate of the Trump presidency.

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The Long History Of Islamophobia In The United States

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

A look at the roots of Islamophobia in the United States with author Khaled Beydoun. 

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Closing Arguments: Trial in Kansas Bomb Plot Comes to End

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

After six weeks, the trial of three Kansas men plotting to bomb a housing complex of Somali refugees is coming to close.

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Seven Dead After Prison Riots in South Carolina

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Seven inmates were killed and 17 more injured in a series of fights that broke out at a maximum security prison in South Carolina on Sunday night.

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Opioid Shortage Spells Trouble for Hospitals

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

A diminishing supply of opioid drugs for hospital use is forcing physicians to improvise and potentially puts patients at additional risk.

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200 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

In one of the largest ever recall of eggs, Rose Acre Farms ordered 206 million eggs off the consumer shelves after health officials traced a salmonella outbreak to one of its farms.

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Despite Low I.Q. and Young Age, Corey Williams Received Death Penalty

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Corey Williams was 16 years old when he was arrested for murder. Despite no physical evidence linking him to the crime, Williams was sentenced to death.

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Humanizing Victims of War Through Portraiture

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

One British war photographer is hoping to reshape the narrative of how victims of conflict are captured on film.

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"Ghost Boys" Tackles Police Violence for a Young Audience

Monday, April 16, 2018

"Ghost Boys" novelizes the experience of police brutality, when a young black child is shot by an officer mistaking his toy for a weapon.

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Why You Should Be Talking Finances With Your Kids

Monday, April 16, 2018

Beth Kobliner, financial literacy advocate and author, gives parents advice on how to talk with their kids about money. 

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Trump Org Sues Cities Across America For Lower Taxes

Monday, April 16, 2018

While President Trump has repeated his claim of a $10-billion net worth, his companies are arguing otherwise, with lawsuits across the country attempting to lower Trump's tax burden.

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What Can The Oklahoma Teachers' Strike of 1990 Teach Us About Today's?

Monday, April 16, 2018

In 1990, Oklahoma teachers won a big concession from legislators after four days on the picket line. After nine days of protests this year, teachers in Oklahoma are largely unsatisfied.

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U.S. and Allies Strike Syria, But What's Next?

Monday, April 16, 2018

A U.S.-led coalition executed airstrikes against Syria. But in Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad told reporters he was in a good mood. Was it really 'mission accomplished?'

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Weighing the Risks of At-Home Genetic Testing

Monday, April 16, 2018

At home genetic testing through websites like 23andMe and Ancestry.com is extremely popular, but when their data is used to determine disease risk, can consumers trust the results?

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Despite Myth, Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes but Receive Few Benefits

Friday, April 13, 2018

Despite a lack of permanent legal status, undocumented immigrants contribute significant amounts of money to state and local coffers, yet they are largely ineligible for benefits.

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I.C.E. Cracks Down on Undocumented Immigrants in Philly

Friday, April 13, 2018

I.C.E.'s Philadelphia branch has detained more undocumented immigrants (without criminal convictions) than any of the agency's other 23 offices in the country. 

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Republicans Coming on Board as Virginia Considers Medicaid Expansion

Friday, April 13, 2018

Lawmakers in Virginia return to the capital on Wednesday for a special session to address the state budget, which failed to pass last month because Medicaid expansion was blocked. 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 13, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases, including the latest video game adaptation "Rampage," starring Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris, and horror flick "Truth or Dare."

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Senator Rubio Reps U.S. at Summit of the Americas

Friday, April 13, 2018

Staying behind to address his administration's response to the chemical attacks in Syria, Pres. Trump will be the first U.S. president not to attend the Summit of the Americas.

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