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American Vietnam Vet on re-enacting the war in 'In Country'

American Vietnam Vet on re-enacting the war in 'In Country'

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Capturing the Viet Cong during a Vietnam War reenactment

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Clinton on addressing inequality, foreign policy challenges

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Bill responds to accusation that Hillary has brain damage

Bill responds to accusation that Hillary has brain damage

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Clinton discusses inequality, foreign policy and politics

Clinton discusses inequality, foreign policy and politics

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Clinton gives advice to Democrats facing criticism on ACA

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Midterm races showcase widening political divide

Midterm races showcase widening political divide

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What are China’s ambitions in dispute with Vietnam?

What are China’s ambitions in dispute with Vietnam?

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Life on minimum wage

Life on minimum wage

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FCC moves forward with new rules on net neutrality

FCC moves forward with new rules on net neutrality

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NewsHour asks: why do you choose basic research?

We asked students and post-doctoral researchers to tell us why they choose to do basic research. This is a sample of the responses we received.
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