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Obesity in America
America's epidemic of obesity is now the subject of a massive public health campaign. We hear about cause and effect and proposed solutions.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAmerica's epidemic of obesity is now the subject of a massive public health campaign. We hear about cause and effect and proposed solutions involving The Weight of the Nation. Also, Also, JP Morgan loses $2 billion. Could Dodd-Frank reform have prevented it? On Reporter's Notebook, Joe Arpaio, the elected Sheriff in Phoenix, Arizona, faces court action for what the Obama Justice Department calls "a culture of bias."
Banner image: A child sits in a nutrition class during the Shapedown program for overweight adolescents and children in Aurora, Colorado. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images
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3 storiesJP Morgan Loses $2 Billion
Since the financial crisis began, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase has been called "The King of Wall Street." But yesterday, Jamie Dimon made a public mea culpa over the unexpected loss of more than $2 billion, which he called an "egregious" mistake. Kevin Roose reports about Wall Street for the New York Times .
Read the story8 minAmerica's Obesity Epidemic and the Culture of Fatness
It's common knowledge that Americans live in an environment that promotes obesity. But, despite years of warnings, they're getting fatter than ever. The Centers for Disease Control and Duke University have reported that one third of children from two to 19 are overweight, and by 2030, 42 percent of adults will be obese.
Read the story37 minSheriff Arpaio Faces Federal Complaint
The elected Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona is facing court action for what the Obama Justice Department calls "a culture of bias" in which deputies routinely referred to Latinos as "wetbacks" and "stupid Mexicans."
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