Cameron Drews appears in the following:
Using Your Cells Without Consent
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
If you've had a biopsy or a blood test, the leftover material might've been set aside for future research. Now the federal government says doctors will have to ask your permission.
Overdose on Opioids? Get a New Prescription
Thursday, December 31, 2015
A new study finds that more than 90 percent of those who overdose on opioids are given new prescriptions for the drugs that nearly killed them.
Microsoft Develops Vote-Counting App For Iowa Caucus
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
The Iowa caucus is a notoriously complicated event that resulted in a miscount in 2012. For 2016, both parties are using a new app, designed to improve accuracy.
How Profits, Not People, Drive The Internet
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
So-called "digital dissenters" say companies like Facebook and Google restrict our online experience to widen their profit margins.
Guttman Community College: Setting the Bar Higher
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Over the course of the 2015-16 academic year, The Takeaway presents an original series offering a unique look at community colleges. Here, we turn to Guttman Community College in NYC.
Paul Ryan Suggests Government Shutdown Might Still Happen
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
During his first press conference as speaker of the House, Paul Ryan said he was open to attaching new policies to the budget before the December 11 deadline.
Will The Keystone Pipeline Ever Get Built?
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
The energy company building the pipeline says the White House should hold off on approving the project while they wait to see if Nebraska green-lights a proposed route.
Cops In Schools: Guardians or Disciplinarians?
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating an incident in South Carolina where an officer dragged a high school student out of her desk and onto the floor.
Congress, White House Reach Tentative Budget Deal
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich explains how the two warring parties were able to reach a tentative agreement ahead of the Nov. 3 deadline.
The Politics of Twisted Tongues and Loopy Lingo
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Whether it's Donald Trump's New York honk or Ted Cruz's Texas twang, politicians often play up or manipulate their accents for a national audience.
Pakistan, Afghanistan Recover From Deadly Quake
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
On Monday, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds in South Asia. The Takeaway explores the cleanup and rescue efforts unfolding across the region.
Environmentalists Sue Over Nestlé's Bottled Water Business
Monday, October 19, 2015
Using a permit that expired in 1988, Nestlé pumps millions of gallons of water a year from the San Bernardino National Forest in drought-stricken southern California.
Violence Between Israel, Palestine Sparks Fears of Third Intifada
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Since October 1st, a handful of Israelis have been stabbed in Jerusalem and hundreds of Palestinians, including civilians, have been wounded or killed by Israeli forces.
Decades After 'Dirty War,' Argentinians Find Long Lost Grandchildren
Monday, October 12, 2015
A group called Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo has located hundreds of grandchildren who were captured by a tyrannical Argentine government.
McCarthy Abruptly Withdraws from Speaker Race
Thursday, October 08, 2015
In a surprise twist, Rep. Kevin McCarthy abruptly dropped out of the race for speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday.
When Your Child is a Murderer
Monday, October 05, 2015
In 2003, Kent Whitaker's son set out to murder their entire family. In the wake of the mass shooting in Oregon, The Takeaway explores how a parent finds forgiveness for atrocity.
Effective Justice: How States Reformed Prisons Way Before The Feds
Friday, October 02, 2015
When Texas passed sweeping reforms to their criminal justice system, three prisons were closed and violent crime went down. Now Congress is following their example.
What Life Would Be Like if Jimmy Carter Won a Second Term
Thursday, October 01, 2015
President Jimmy Carter turns 91-years-old today. In honor of his birthday, we're imagining what the world would be like if the 39th president had won a second term.
How To Eliminate Homelessness
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Overall, homelessness in the U.S. is has decreased since the great recession, but some areas have yet to show improvement. We explore what's working and what's not.
Ben Carson Is Running Neck-and-Neck With Trump
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
A poll out this morning puts Dr. Carson just behind Trump, with 23 percent of Republicans saying they favor him. His campaign manager spoke to us about this recent surge in popularity.