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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 70 | 54m 11s

On our program tonight, much of the United States is in a deep freeze due to a polar vortex. We examine the climate science behind the frigid weather. Also: JPMorgan Chase gets slapped with another historic fine for its connection to the Madoff scheme, the Senate acts to extend emergency jobless benefits, challenges for new Fed chief Janet Yellen and a conversation about fighting global hunger.

Aired: 01/06/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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How ‘zombie mortgages’ are coming back to haunt homeowners years later
Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
What to know about South Carolina’s big measles outbreak and who is most at risk
How public opinion shifting against ICE may affect the DHS funding showdown in Congress
Sudanese army finds overwhelming suffering after breaking RSF siege of embattled city
Search continues for Nancy Guthrie as authorities seek leads to find suspects
The complicated road to recovery for Indian women forced into sex work
News Wrap: Trump rejects extension of expired U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty
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