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The Two-Way
5 Questions About Justice Department Memo On Targeted Killings
February 5, 2013 A confidential Justice Department white paper outlines legal theories the Obama administration has used to justify killing American citizens abroad.
Planet Money
When Companies Agree To Huge Penalties But Don't Admit Doing Anything Wrong
February 5, 2013 Companies have a powerful incentive to avoid admitting wrongdoing. But some powerful people are pushing back.
The Two-Way
Broader Justification Emerges Of When U.S. Can Kill Americans Who Join Al-Qaida
February 5, 2013 A justice department memo obtained by NBC News says the president can order drone strikes on Americans overseas if they take on leadership posts in al-Qaida or affiliated organizations and are "imminent" threats to Americans. But there's no need for proof of "specific" plans aimed at the U.S.
Around the Nation
Gun Control Divides County Sheriffs
February 4, 2013 When President Obama announced new measures to prevent gun violence, one of the groups there to show support was the National Sheriffs' Association. But not all of its members agree with the national group's support for what it calls "common-sense steps."