Iran to Free British Detainees

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will free the 15 detained British sailors and marines as a gift to the British people.

Global Warming and Public Health

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New report says climate change could jeopardize the health of hundreds of millions of people.

“Separation Because of Personality Disorder”

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We speak to Joshua Kors who writes about an injured veteran who lost his medical benefits after being disagnosed with a “personality disorder.”

A High Speed Train For California?

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California Assemblywoman Fiona Ma was on board the French train that set a world record yesterday. We ask her about plans for a high speed train in California.

Novelist Gish Jen

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Jen talks about her latest book “Typical American,” which is featured in a PBS special.

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(Wednesday, July 1, 2009)

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