Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

What to Expect From the U.N. General Assembly

Monday, September 18, 2017

The U.N. General Assembly is holding its annual meeting this week. All eyes are on President Donald Trump, who will address the group of world leaders for the first time on Tuesday.

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Concerns of Russian Meddling as Germany Prepares to Vote

Monday, September 18, 2017

Voters in Germany will head to the polls for federal elections next weekend, but some are worried about Russian interference. Sound familiar?

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For the Florida Keys, A Long Road to Recovery After Hurricane Irma

Friday, September 15, 2017

Less than a week after Hurricane Irma roared through the Caribbean and Florida, the scope of destruction in her aftermath is still coming to light.

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No New Trial for Overturned Conviction

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Last week, Massachusetts District Attorney Marian Ryan said there will be no new trial for Victor Rosario.

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Afro-Beat Band Antibalas Searches for the Rhythm of Change

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Brooklyn-based Afro-beat band Antiblas is moving away from current day political conflicts and focusing instead on historical wrongs.

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Western Wildfires Threaten Water Supplies

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

From Montana to Washington State and down through California, more than a million acres of forest has burned so far in 2017.

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In The Path of Irma

Monday, September 11, 2017

Millions heeded the early warnings and fled for safety. But as the weather dissipates, many do not yet know what awaits them at home. 

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Mexico Fights to Recover After Largest Earthquake in a Century

Monday, September 11, 2017

A massive earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico last week. As rescuers attempt to survivors, families sleep outside in fear of aftershocks that have rocked the area.

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When 'Made in America' Means Made in Sweatshops

Monday, September 11, 2017

A new investigation has found that some garment workers in Los Angeles are paid as little as $4.00 an hour sewing clothes for Forever 21, Ross Dress for Less, and TJ Maxx.

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143 Million Affected in Equifax Cyberattack

Friday, September 08, 2017

Another massive data breach, this time with one of the credit reporting agencies designed to protect consumers from fraud.

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Florida Braces for Irma's Impact

Friday, September 08, 2017

As Hurricane Irma enters the mainland U.S., Floridians are preparing for one of the biggest hurricanes in years. 

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Irma Heads to Florida After Ravaging the Caribbean

Thursday, September 07, 2017

Hurricane Irma is one of the strongest storms the Atlantic has ever seen, and it comes merely days after the southern U.S. saw the brutality of Hurricane Harvey.

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Announcement on DACA Made Today

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

The White House today announced plans to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which has protected nearly 800,000 undocumented youth. 

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Dreams up in the Air for DACA Recipient

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Ciriac Alvarez is one of the nearly 800,000 people protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. 

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The Limits of Empathy

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Americans have donated their time and money to helping victims of Hurricane Harvey. But does a crisis at home make us more sympathetic to human suffering abroad?  

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North Korea Continues Testing Weapons, and Tensions

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Tensions continue to escalate after North Korea tested a hydrogen bomb, its most powerful nuclear test so far.

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After Harvey, Finding Hope in Houston

Friday, September 01, 2017

It’s been almost a week since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas. But residents in the greater Houston metro area are coming together in order to move forward.

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Is Defense Secretary James Mattis Taking on the President?

Thursday, August 31, 2017

The Department of Defense seems to be sending conflicting signals about President Trump's trans ban. 

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War Gear, Coming to a Street Near You? Trump Lifts Police Ban on Military Equipment

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump Administration’s plans to lift a partial ban on military equipment used by local police departments.

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Overcoming Race in a Non-Traditional Adoption

Monday, August 28, 2017

Lakshmi Iyer, an Indian-American, and Brandy Stein, a white woman, have an unusual story to tell. Lakshmi adopted Brandy's two daughters at birth.

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