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Alaska GoldJul. 24, 2012 / 53:42FRONTLINE probes the fault lines of a growing battle in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, home to the world's last great wild sockeye salmon fishery – and enormous mineral deposits.Watch Now »
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Fast Times at West Philly HighJul. 17, 2012 / 36:15Students and teachers from West Philadelphia High School defy expectations as they design and build two super-hybrid cars for international competition. Watch Now »
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Money, Power and Wall StreetJul. 3, 2012 / 3:47:25
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Digital NationJun. 19, 2012 / 1:26:05
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My Father, My Brother, and MeJun. 12, 2012 / 56:16
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The InterrogatorMay. 29, 2012 / 28:24
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Al Qaeda In YemenMay. 29, 2012 / 30:00Ghaith Abdul-Ahad travels deep into Yemen's radical heartland to investigate how Al Qaeda and affiliated militants have seized areas in southern Yemen and are winning some popular support.Watch Now »
Six Billion Dollar BetMay. 22, 2012 / 21:06FRONTLINE investigates MF Global's massive bet on European debt that went sour, leaving more than a billion dollars of customer funds missing. Watch Now »
Cell Tower DeathsMay. 22, 2012 / 32:32FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the hidden cost that comes with the demand for better and faster cell phone service.Watch Now »
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Nuclear AftershocksApr. 10, 2012 / 53:37
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Is There Racial Bias in “Stand Your Ground” Laws?

The Florida killing of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen earlier this year, has brought national attention to the laws … (read more »)

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Environment
Partner in Pebble Mine Fires Back At EPA Report

In its 635-page critique, Northern Dynasty described the EPA's report as "seriously flawed, and not grounded in sound scientific analysis." (read more »)

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Education
Senate Committee Comes Down Hard on For-Profit Colleges

Following a two-year investigation, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education and Pensions [HELP] yesterday released a dense and damning report on the for-profit college industry. (read more »)

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Environment
Tailings Dams: Where Mining Waste is Stored Forever

Imagine a big hole in the ground, similar to the one pictured above. Now imagine that pit filled with up to 10 billion tons of mining waste. (read more »)

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Criminal Justice
New Questions about Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Operations in Macau

Las Vegas Sands insisted it needed approval from Macau authorities in order to give federal investigators documents that it turns out were in the U.S. all along. (read more »)

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Environment
Live Chat Wed. 2 p.m. ET: Inside the Battle for Bristol Bay

Read a transcript of our live chat with the Anchorage Daily News' Lisa Demer, "Alaska Gold" writer, director and producer Ken Levis, co-producer Aaron Ernst and reporter Blaine Harden. (read more »)

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Criminal Justice
Major Reforms Announced for Troubled New Orleans Police Department

The Justice Department and the city of New Orleans today jointly announced sweeping reforms to the New Orleans Police Department, the result of a long-awaited consent decree stemming from investigations into police misconduct in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. (read more »)

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Media
The News Corp. Phone-Hacking Scandal: A Cheat Sheet

Eight individuals were charged in the scandal today. Here's what you need to know. (read more »)

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Inside FRONTLINE
Meet Frontline’s New Deputy Executive Producer

Five years after joining the FRONTLINE staff, Series Senior Producer Raney Aronson-Rath has been promoted to Deputy Executive Producer. David … (read more »)

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Environment
Treasure Hunt: The Battle Over Alaska’s Mega Mine

Inside the fault lines of a growing battle in Alaska's Bristol Bay region, which hosts the world's last, great sockeye salmon fishery -- and mineral deposits worth up to $500 billion. (read more »)

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Business / Economy / Financial
The State of Reform: Dodd-Frank at Two Years Old

The landmark legislation -- which clocks in at more than 2,000 pages -- was meant to rein in a financial system that brought the economy to the brink of collapse in 2008. (read more »)

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Social Issues
What Is President Obama’s Track Record on HIV/AIDS?

Starting Sunday, more than 20,000 HIV researchers and activists will gather in Washington, D.C. for the first international AIDS conference to take place in the country in 22 years. (read more »)

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Criminal Justice
Will Clarence Aaron Be Pardoned This Time?

President Barack Obama has ordered a new review of a commutation request by Clarence Aaron, a first-time offender sentenced to … (read more »)

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Foreign Affairs / Defense
Relatives of Americans Killed in Yemen Drone Strikes File Suit Against U.S.

Relatives of three Americans killed in U.S. drone strikes in Yemen last fall filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against top CIA and military officials today. (read more »)

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Education
Obama’s Shout-Out to the West Philly EVX Team

"This is the kind of thing that just isn’t going to get a lot of attention initially," said the president, referring to the success of the West Philly High EVX team. (read more »)

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