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Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods Containing “Conflict Minerals”
Since 1998, more than 5 million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Could a GOP Rejection of Iranian Nuclear Pact Lead to War?
The Iran nuclear deal is coming under fresh scrutiny.

New York Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner, Covering Up Death
Four months ago, Samuel Harrell died at New York's Fishkill Correctional Facility.

As Jimmy Carter Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Former Aide Praises Him
Former President Jimmy Carter revealed cancer has spread to his brain.

Participatory Budgeting: An Economy for the 99%
Can budgets and even the federal reserve be brought under public control?

Understanding ISIS and US Foreign Policy Since 9/11
Phyllis Bennis discusses US foreign policy since the September 11, 2001, attacks, anti-terrorism efforts and the Iran nuclear agreement.

When Black Lives Matter Met Clinton: Activists Speak Out on Challenging Candidate Over Crime Record
Black Lives Matter activists are back in the news after confronting Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail.

Obama Gives Shell Final Approval to Drill in Arctic Despite Protests and Pledge to Cut Emissions
The Interior Department approved the Arctic drilling ahead of President Obama's upcoming trip to the Arctic later this month.

Snowden Documents Reveal AT&T’s “Extreme Willingness to Help” NSA Domestic Spy Program
In 2013, the NSA's top-secret budget for its partnership with AT&T was reportedly more than twice that of the next largest such program.

Meet the Whistleblower Who Exposed the Secret Room AT&T Used to Help the NSA Spy on the Internet
We speak to former AT&T technician Mark Klein, who worked at the company for 22 years.