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Will Single-Issue Politics Lead to a Government Shutdown?
Congress has so much unfinished business and time is growing so short that the federal government faces another shutdown at the end of this month. We hear how it may become hostage to a single, hot-button political issue: funding for Planned Parenthood.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenCongress has so much unfinished business and time is growing so short that the federal government faces another shutdown at the end of this month. We hear how it may become hostage to a single, hot-button political issue: funding for Planned Parenthood.
Also, Russia's military quietly moves into Syria. On today's Talking Point, tiny spelunkers have unearthed the bones of an ancient, human species in a South African cave -- one of the richest such collections ever discovered. We hear how it happened and what lessons it may hold.
Photo: Speaker John Boehner speaks about the House's ongoing investigation into Planned Parenthood videos.
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3 storiesRussia's Military Quietly Moves into Syria
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says Russian forces are arriving in Syria — apparently to help President Bashar al-Assad reverse recent battlefield losses in a civil war that’s lasted for five years. Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem for the Associated Press .
Read the story7 minHow Likely Is Another Government Shutdown?
Congress has roughly 10 working days until the deadline to pass a budget — with time out for Jewish holidays and a speech by the Pope. The Iran nuclear deal, the Export-Import bank, the Highway Trust Fund, the debt limit and military spending are all waiting for action.
Read the story34 minA New Species of Ancient Humans
Bones of a previously unknown species of humans have been discovered in South Africa. "Six tiny cavers, 15 odd skeletons and one amazing new species of ancient human." London-based Ed Yong, who writes about science for the Atlantic , tells us how it all happened and what may be learned.
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