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Wednesday, May 4 2016

  • Ted Cruz Drops Out; A Plastic Bag Fee for NYC; Paid Family Leave Around the World May 4, 2016

    Ted Cruz leaves the race;&nbsp;a bill to charge for plastic bags;&nbsp;paid family leave around the world;&nbsp;investigative journalist Seymour Hersh;&nbsp;police officers and&nbsp;local foster youth. (episode)

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    • With Cruz Out, Trump Forges Ahead May 4, 2016

      Ted Cruz has officially suspended his campaign, leaving Donald Trump a clear road ahead to clinching the Republican presidential nomination.

    • The "Bag Bill" Gets a Vote May 4, 2016

      The New York City Council is&nbsp;expected&nbsp;to vote on&nbsp;a bill that would place a 5-cent fee on plastic bags, and take on the long-standing issue of plastic bag disposal in the city.&nbsp;

    • 30 Issues | Paid Family Leave Around the World May 4, 2016

      America is the only industrialized country that doesn't guarantee paid maternity leave.&nbsp;Sweden on the other hand? You'd get 16 months paid time off.

    • A Counter-Narrative to Bin Laden's Killing May 4, 2016

      Investigative journalist&nbsp;Seymour Hersh&nbsp;explains his version of the tracking and killing of Osama bin Laden, which differs from what the government says happened.

    • A Community Grows in Yonkers May 4, 2016

      There's a new pilot program in Yonkers that brings police officers together with foster youth in an effort to build community relationships. Hear from&nbsp;the officers and teens involved.