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On Today’s Episode:

Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage, by David Enrich

How Will the Rebels Rule Syria? Their Past Offers Clues, by Neil MacFarquhar and Justin Scheck

Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims, by Noam Scheiber

An Epidemic of Vicious School Brawls, Fueled by Student Cellphones, by Natasha Singer

How CT Scanners Are Being Used on Trading Cards, by Larry Holder and Craig Custance

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