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Greek Prime Minister Resigns, Calls for New Election as Syriza Splits
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation on Thursday.
Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods Containing “Conflict Minerals”
Since 1998, more than 5 million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Economic Update: Labor Day Economics
This episode provides updates on Labor Day's meaning, and more.
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Going Nuclear Again
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Embargo
Goldman Sachs’ New Loan Program Enters Underregulated, Potentially Abusive Loan Marketplace
Seven years since the crisis, Goldman Sachs is entering a new consumer market, this time aiming at providing online loans.
Private Prison Firms Buy Access to Public Officials at Lavish Industry Conferences
Private corrections companies are spending millions of dollars on free massages and luxury events to influence government officials.
Trumping the Federal Debt Without Playing the Default Card
How can the US remain strong with very little debt, without defaulting on Social Security, Medicare or the federal debt itself?
Why Is Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Not Mentioned in Iran Deal Debate?
The Israeli stockpile is estimated at some 80 to 100 warheads, though Israel refuses to confirm or deny its existence.
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Coerced Confessions and Jailhouse Snitches: Why the Death Penalty Is So Flawed
The death penalty makes errors irreversible and in the most serious criminal cases.