Todd Zwillich

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Amid Ethnic Cleansing, Rohingya Refugees Forced to Return to Myanmar

Thursday, January 18, 2018

The first group of Rohingya refeugees are set to be sent back to Myanmar next week, as part of an agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar governments.

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Yemeni Port May Close, Shutting of Humanitarian Relief for Millions

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Yemen is suffering from the worst hunger crisis in the world, but a port used to bring in much needed food and supplies could be closed by Friday.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Courts a New Generation of Listeners

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The South African group has been around since 1960. Here, they discuss their music, and what it feels like to be nominated for a Grammy again.

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Missouri Governor Under Fire for Alleged Blackmail

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

In recent weeks, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has come under scrutiny for an extramarital affair, and now allegations of blackmail and abuse have surfaced.

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A Key Question on North Korea: Are Sanctions The Best Way Forward?

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Increasingly tougher sanctions from the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and others have failed to persuade Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons program.

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The Long Evolution of Black Comics

Monday, January 15, 2018

Comics and comic books have long been a vessel to address social issues. 

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White House Paves the Way for Medicaid Work Requirements

Friday, January 12, 2018

Advocates for the move say it will help push people out of poverty. Critics argue that it will take away a safety net that many working and non-working poor rely on for healthcare.

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Hospitals Scramble Amid IV Bag Shortage

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Hurricane Maria dealt a devastating blow to the daily supply of intravenous fluid bags, which are manufactured in Puerto Rico and stockpiled in hospitals across America.

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Coal Industry Falling Out of Favor with European Insurance Companies

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Some European insurance companies are scrapping or considering changing their coverage of companies that profit from coal. Are U.S. insurers likely to follow their lead anytime soon?

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Who's In Charge In Kansas?

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Gov. Sam Brownback announced in July he was leaving office to take a post in the Trump Administration. Six months later, he hasn't stepped down, which is sowing confusion in the state.

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Preliminary Hearings Begin in Flint Criminal Case

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

A Michigan judge has begun preliminary exam hearings for four state environmental regulators who are accused of crimes related to the Flint water crisis.

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Olympics Bring a Shifting Tone on The Korean Peninsula

Monday, January 08, 2018

For the first time in two years, the two governments that occupy the Korean peninsula will hold high-level talks in advance of February’s Olympic games in the South.

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The Oceans Are Suffocating

Monday, January 08, 2018

The oceans need oxygen to maintain a healthy ecosystem. But as the planet warms, dead zones are springing up and creating areas where marine life cannot survive.

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Patients Paid The Price as VA Hospital Manipulated Metrics for Better Ratings

Thursday, January 04, 2018

Administrators at a rural Veteran Affairs hospital in Oregon turned patients away to improve quality ratings, an investigation finds.

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2017: The Year in Media

Thursday, December 28, 2017

2017 saw repeated attacks on the media, some groundbreaking work, reporting failures and a new level of insecurity for many journalists operating around the world.

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Investigation Maps Process of Homeless Relocation Programs

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

For decades in the U.S., cities have provided homeless people free transportation to relocate, but little to no research has been conducted on the consequences of these programs. 

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Life After Prison: Settling In

Friday, December 22, 2017

After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.

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What Life Looks Like Nine Months After Prison

Thursday, December 21, 2017

After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.

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More Than 9,000 Civilians Died in Battle to Retake Mosul

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Between 9,000 and 11,000 Iraqi civilians lost their lives in the battle to liberate Iraq’s second largest city. The rate is almost 10 times greater than reported before.

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New Jersey’s Medical Examiner System in Crisis

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

New Jersey’s fragmented medical examiner system has long been plagued by dysfunction and a lack of oversight. A new investigation reveals the scale of the problem.  

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