Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

Airstrikes Further Thwart Peace Efforts in Yemen

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The United States, which supports and supplies weapons to the Saudi-led Arab coalition, is criticizing a Saudi attack on a Yemeni funeral home that killed 100 people.

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More Than 1,000 Dead in Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

Monday, October 10, 2016

Tens of thousands of homes have also been destroyed and humanitarian workers say there's an urgent need for assistance. 

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Election 2016: Where the Polls Stand After the Trump Video, Second Debate

Monday, October 10, 2016

Though many have been outraged by Donald Trump's lewd remarks about women, many of his supporters remain unfazed. But has anything that transpired over the weekend altered the polls?  

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New Doc Chronicles Kidnapped Journalist's Escape from Syria

Friday, October 07, 2016

Kidnapped, tortured, and held for 22 months in Syria, American journalist Theo Padnos retraces his harrowing journey in the documentary "Theo Who Lived." He shares his story here.

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U.N. Passes On a Female Leader Yet Again

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Many have been hoping that a female would be selected as U.N. secretary general — a woman has never held the highest job for the largest international organization in the world.

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Another NSA Intelligence Breach

Thursday, October 06, 2016

An NSA contractor has been arrested for stealing and leaking classified secrets. Sound familiar? Though the name Edward Snowden may ring a bell, this breach is somewhat different.

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Struggled in Algebra Class? You May Have a 'Math Disability'

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

New research theorizes that a brain disorder might be responsible for some people's inability to learn and perform math.

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Haiti Pummeled by Hurricane Matthew

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Hurricane Matthew crossed Haiti yesterday as a Category 4 storm. The country is still recovering from the devastating 2010 earthquake that killed 300,000 people.

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Debate Prep: What It's Like to Coach VP Candidates

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Dennis Eckart, a former Ohio congressman and long time debate coach, explains how the VP candidates may be preparing for the debate. 

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Rejecting Peace: What's Next for Colombia and the FARC

Monday, October 03, 2016

In a shocking referendum over the weekend, Colombians voted against a historic peace deal signed early last week between the government and the FARC rebels.

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Will Colombian Voters Accept the FARC Peace Agreement?

Friday, September 30, 2016

On Sunday, Colombians will head to the polls to vote on a historic peace agreement that puts an end to the 52-year conflict between the government and the FARC rebels. 

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30 Years Later, A Trump Fixation Lives On

Friday, September 30, 2016

Kurt Andersen, host and co-creator of Studio 360, has had a fixation with Donald Trump that goes back to the very first issue of Spy, the satirical magazine he co-founded 30 years ago.

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Arab-American Comedy Festival Hopes to 'Make America Laugh Again'

Thursday, September 29, 2016

The 13th annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival kicks off today at comedy clubs throughout the city.

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José Fernández: A Legacy Cut Too Short

Monday, September 26, 2016

José Fernández, the 24-year-old ace pitcher for the Marlins, was killed this weekend in a tragic boating accident.

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National Museum of African American History Set to Open After Long Struggle

Friday, September 23, 2016

On Saturday, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open after a decades-long fight and countless economic and political hurdles.

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Charlotte, North Carolina Spirals Into Violence

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Charlotte, North Carolina is the latest American city to find itself at the center of a firestorm after a deadly incident involving police and an African-American man. 

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Is the U.S. Getting Better at Dealing with Terrorism?

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

In the case of Ahmad Khan Rahami, there were no deaths, a quick arrest, and a lack of pervasive fear in the tri-state area. Are those markers of success in the age of terror? 

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Diplomatic Chaos? U.S.-Russia Coalition on Shaky Ground After Syria Airstrikes

Monday, September 19, 2016

U.S. airstrikes mistakenly hit Syrian forces over the weekend. Russian leaders seized on the opportunity to suggest that the U.S. was working in the interest of ISIS.

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Bombs in Our Midst: Questions Linger After Possible Terror Threats in 3 States

Monday, September 19, 2016

Authorities are investigating a number of possible terrorist attacks on American soil, from New York City to St. Cloud, Minnesota. Here's what we know so far. 

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52 Days Until the Election: What's Up With The Polls?

Friday, September 16, 2016

After Hillary Clinton's health scare, the polls say her lead is narrowing. But what does that mean at this point in election season? Are there any undecided voters left?

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