June 18, 2008 
Asia, North America, Politics , International , Congress and Lawmakers, Iraq, Military
Pentagon faces accusations of harsh interrogations at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Noel King
A probe by the Senate Armed Services Committee has found that senior Pentagon lawyers were active in developing harsh interrogation techniques used in the systematic torture of detainees in American prisons at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Abu Ghraib, Iraq. The Takeaway talks with Mark Mazzetti, the New York Times reporter who covered Tuesday’s senate hearing.
North America, National ,
Cedar Rapids evacuees come home, sort of
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Chelsea Merz
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa — among the hardest hit by flooding so far — the water that forced nearly 24,000 people from their homes is starting to recede. Still, thousands of residents remain unsure as to when they can return to their home for good. The Takeaway talks to one of those uncertain residents, Mary Dickinson.
North America, Society, National , Congress and Lawmakers, Politics , Elections, Gender and Sexuality
Though Clinton is out, 2008 is still a year for women in politics
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
America is 84th in the world for the number of women in office. While Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House may have ended, it has invigorated women throughout the nation to seek a place in elected office. The Takeaway talks to political guru Andrea Bernstein about how more women are throwing their hats into the political ring.
Conflict, International , Asia, Terrorism and Security, Politics , Middle East
Israel and Hamas agree on cease-fire
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Guest: Jeremy Bowen, BBC News
North America, Society, National , Transportation, Gender and Sexuality, History
Amelia Earhart, pioneer for women, crossed the Atlantic 80 years ago today
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Asia, International , Aid,
An update from Myanmar
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Guest: A New York Times reporter, unnamed due to limited press freedom in Myanmar.
Culture, Arts and Entertainment , North America, Sports
As Celtics capture NBA title, fans revel in Boston's sports achievements
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Guest: Richard Johnson, curator of the Sports Museum of New England in Boston, Mass.
North America, Business and Economy , Food, Culture, Arts and Entertainment , Corporations
Southern biscuit bakers hoard beloved White Lily Flour on milling plant closure
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji
Guest: Maryann Bard, director of the PBS documentary "The Rise of the Southern Biscuit" and author of "Biscuit Dive Guide." She joins The Takeaway from Nashville, Tenn.
Today's conversation
June 18, 2008, 10:15 AM
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