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Newscast for Tuesday, February 5, 2013

More countries could face legal action for role in CIA torture and rendition program under Bush Administration Department of Justice memo expands legal rules for targeted killing of US citizens Travel restrictions prevent Gaza...

Newscast for Monday, February 4, 2013

In Egypt, activists’ funeral draws protesters into street to decry torture, abuse Israeli troops arrest Hamas lawmakers in West Bank raids UN fact-finding mission finds Israeli settlements violate international law US incarceration of youth,...

Newscast for Friday, February 01, 2013

As Obama adds to second term team, questions rise on nominees’ links to financial giants, torture and targeted killings Keystone protesters settle Transcanada SLAPP suit, but opposition against Texas pipeline continues Colorado students organize...

Newscast for Thursday, January 31, 2013

Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel faces questions on nuclear proliferation at Senate hearing Senate suspends debt ceiling as activists warn of risk to social programs Nigerian troops set to enter Mali as French...

Newscast for Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Senate hears plans to reduce gun violence: background checks, weapons bans, increasing firearms Parents, students demand nationwide moratorium on public schools closings Blackout at Guantanamo hearing draws attention to restrictions at military commissions Myanmar...

Newscast for Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Advocates criticize militarization of US-Mexico border in immigration reform plans New Yorkers plan for waterfront improvements to brace for extreme weather In Egypt’s Port Said, protests continue against President Morsi despite curfew, state of...

Newscast for Monday, January 28, 2013

Labor, faith and migrant rights groups critical of Senate immigration reform proposal Court decision invalidating President Obama’s recess appointments threatens dozens of National Labor Relations Board rulings Hundreds protest in Portland, Maine against Canadian...

Newscast for Friday, January 25, 2013

US sends ex-CIA analyst to prison in case that brought light to Bush Administration torture New federal assault weapons bill aims to close loopholes of expired ban Youth of color, hit by high unemployment,...

Newscast for Thursday, January 24, 2013

Washington DC police failed in response to sexual assault cases, report finds As Secretary of State, John Kerry could play key role in Keystone XL Pipeline decision Europe’s small farmers say Parliament’s agriculture plan...

Newscast for Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Download Audio HEADLINES Israel poised to move slightly left after election The final counts are still coming in, but the results of yesterday’s election in Israel show an unexpected shift towards the center. Although...