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Is the Bacteria in Our Gut the Key to Our Health?
We explore the microbiome, the bacteria that could save our lives.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 52m ListenGuest host Barbara Bogaev explores the microbiome, the bacteria that could save our lives. Also, the missing AirAsia Flight is said to be "in the bottom of the sea." On today's Talking Point, by not paying ransom to terrorists, is the US losing chances to rescue hostages?
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3 storiesAirAsia Flight Said to Be "in the Bottom of the Sea"
The search continues for Air Asia 8501 , which went missing over the Java Sea on Sunday. It was bound for Singapore, carrying 162 passengers, when it disappeared from radar contact. Aviation attorney Arthur Rosenberg is a former pilot.
Read the story7 minMeet Your Microbes, They Could Save Your Life
They're in your stomach, your bloodstream, up your nose. They're all over your body and they're one of hottest topics in scientific research now.
Read the story35 minAre Hostages Paying the Cost of US Policy on Ransoms?
Unlike many European countries, the United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists over ransoms to free hostages. The rationale: it encourages more kidnappings. Now new evidence is surfacing that this policy can potentially discourage investigations into terrorists whereabouts.
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