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Why are so many from this Russian region fighting for ISIS?

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A brutal separatist insurgency has long fought against the Russian state.

In the republic of Dagestan, a brutal separatist insurgency has long fought against the Russian state. Now, as many as 5,000 Dagestanis have left to fight for the Islamic State. Why have so many answered the call? As part of our week-long series Inside Putin's Russia, special correspondent Nick Schifrin and producer Zach Fannin report, in collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

07/12/2017

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Did Donald Trump Jr. break the law? Legal experts weigh in

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 1s | Donald Trump Jr.’s release of his Russia-related email exchange reignited a legal debate. (8m 1s)

'Dirt to Shirt' movement hopes to regrow local textiles

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 4m 41s | Cotton farmers are teaming up with textile mills to produce garments that are USA made. (4m 41s)

How are Trump Jr. revelations resonating politically?

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 16s | Matt Schlapp and Karine Jean-Pierre join Judy Woodruff to discuss Russia investigations. (8m 16s)

News Wrap: Yellen signals likely interest rate hike

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 3m 37s | Janet Yellen affirmed that short-term interest rates are likely to rise again. (3m 37s)

One of the biggest icebergs ever just broke off Antarctica

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 8m 26s | A huge iceberg has broken away from a the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica. (8m 26s)

Senate presses Trump’s FBI director pick for independence

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 3m 30s | President Trump’s pick for FBI director pledges loyalty to the law at confirmation. (3m 30s)

Trump legal team distances president from son's meeting

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Clip: 7/12/2017 | 3m 42s | How do the revelations in Donald Trump Jr.'s emails affect the Russia investigation? (3m 42s)

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