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Marines Move to Tackle Racial Extremists in the Corps
An updated order emphasizes that participating in white supremacist groups is prohibited and calls on service members to report those who violate the policy.
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Remembering Katrina: Three Documentaries to Watch
Explore three different FRONTLINE documentaries about the disaster, the flawed government response, and the lingering aftermath.
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Amid Allegations of Abuse, Aid Workers Describe Culture of Sexual Misconduct
Female aid workers are speaking out about sexual misconduct in the humanitarian aid sector, describing a male-dominated culture with little oversight and inadequate reporting mechanisms.
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WATCH: How the Internet Has Changed Iran — From Cappuccino Cafes, to Headscarf Protests
In a scene from part two of “Our Man in Tehran,” go inside a modernizing society increasingly pitted against conservative clerics.
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WATCH: Inside an AA Meeting in Iran — A Country Where Alcohol Is Banned
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Former FBI Agent: Charlottesville Violence Was “Not Just Predictable, but Predicted”
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For Charlottesville Authorities, a Painful Post-Mortem on Preparedness
Inadequate human intelligence, poor communication and unheeded warnings contributed to the deadly debacle a year ago.
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How Trump’s Family Separation Policy Has Affected Parents
The Trump administration's family separation policy has created additional trauma for parents and children that experts worry will cause lifelong health repercussions.
August 2, 2018
Former Acting ICE Director Reacts to Audio of Separated Children
In an interview for the new FRONTLINE documentary, “Separated: Children at the Border,” Thomas Homan says he hadn't heard the ProPublica audio of separated children. Then, correspondent Martin Smith plays it for him.
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For Victims of UN Sex Abuse or Exploitation, Help Can Be Elusive
For victims of sexual abuse or exploitation by UN peacekeepers, help can sometimes be hard to find.
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