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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 1370

On this edition for Sunday, May 18, Swiss voters reject a plan to create the world’s highest minimum wage. In our signature segment, South Africa wages war on poachers targeting the world’s largest population of rhinos. And is Wikipedia stacked against women because so many of the editors are men?

Aired: 05/16/14
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Extras
What Putin’s rejection of Ukraine’s call for talks means for efforts to end Russia’s war
Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war
What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed
This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners
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New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants