Dana Roberson

Takeaway Producer

Dana Roberson appears in the following:

Knowing The Warning Signs of Dangerous Behavior

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Before the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen showed signs of violence and mental illness. With guns easily accessible in America, how should we respond to potentially dangerous individuals?

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Rosie Perez, 'First Lady of Boxing,' Remembers Muhammad Ali

Friday, June 10, 2016

A long-time boxing fan, actress Rosie Perez can often be found ringside — it's how she earned the nickname "The First Lady of Boxing." She remembers Muhammad Ali as he's laid to rest. 

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What's Next for Bernie Sanders

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Though the Vermont senator hasn't conceded yet, Bernie Sanders met with President Obama today at the White House to discuss next steps to unite the party.

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Your Search Engine History Could Actually Lead to a Real Medical Diagnosis

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Scientists with Microsoft say they can identify pancreatic cancer in internet users through their search engine queries. 

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Mechanically Engineering Heavy Metal Music

Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Mechanical engineering and heavy metal musician might seem like an unlikely combination, but Author & Punisher, a sonic and visual arts venture, has found a way to make both work.  

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Is The Primary Process Really Rigged?

Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Many say the presidential nomination process is rigged to favor long-time party loyalists. But is that true? Jennifer Lawless, a professor of government at American University, answers.

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Flint Residents: New City-Approved Water Burns Our Skin, Causes Headaches

Thursday, June 02, 2016

Scientists announced yesterday that the water in Flint is finally safe for hand washing and bathing. But some residents say the water smells of bleach and is irritating to the skin.

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Ali Wong: Mastering Pregnancy As a Punchline

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Comedian Ali Wong says there is nothing funnier than a pregnant woman, and there is no shortage of good material. 

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The Epic Mission to Sabotage Hitler's Atomic Bomb

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Seventy years ago, everyone feared the Nazis would get a nuclear weapon first.  A small band of Norwegian commandos embarked on a harrowing mission to sabotage Hitler's efforts.

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DNC Divisions Haunt Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Thursday, May 26, 2016

DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she isn't letting divisive party discourse distract her. But not everyone is as confident that she can unify her splintering party.

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Report: American Military 'Poisoning' Okinawa For Years

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Jon Mitchell, author of the book "Chasing Agent Orange on Okinawa," says the chemical weapons in Okinawa have sickened U.S. service members and locals on the island.

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State Laws and Street Level Programs Combat Gun Violence

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Governor Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, and Ray Winans, a former gang member and founder of the program "Keeping Them Alive," weigh in on the national fight against gun violence.

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Baltimore Community Struggles with Freddie Gray Verdict

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Baltimore Officer Edward Nero was acquitted on all counts for his role in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. 

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What You Need to Know About Obama's Visit to Vietnam

Monday, May 23, 2016

Issues of trade, human rights, and reconciliation are all on the agenda. 

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Austrian Green Party Candidate Narrowly Wins Presidential Election

Monday, May 23, 2016

Alexander Van der Bellen was declared the winner after officials counted mail-in absentee ballots.

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House Floor Erupts in Chaos Over LGBT Vote

Friday, May 20, 2016

Audible boos and cries of "shame" could be heard from the chamber.

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This New App is Making Digital Reading Easier

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Beeline Reader is a new app that simplifies reading online, and the tool is generating a lot of buzz in the ADHD and dyslexic communities.

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Venezuela on the Brink of Collapse

Monday, May 16, 2016

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a nationwide state of emergency, and many say the nation is headed for total political and economic meltdown.

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Restorative Radio Project Transports Prisoners Home

Monday, May 16, 2016

For more than a decade, a community radio station in Kentucky has aired the program "Calls from Home," which broadcasts messages that families have left for incarcerated loved ones.

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In Africa, a Celebration of Growth and Entrepreneurship

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Nearly 1,500 international representatives are in Rwanda for the World Economic Forum on Africa. It is a show of success for a country that was ravaged by genocide in the 1990s.

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