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Paddy O'Connell

The royal wedding: Not just schlock

Global Politics

Celebrity weddings make people sick, but when Prince William marries Kate Middleton, many in Great Britain are welcoming the distraction.

A Song Contest Stirs Up Human Rights Issues

Arts, Culture & Media

Scottish Lawmaker in a Bar Brawl

Global Politics

Political Impact of the Hacking Scandal

Arts, Culture & Media
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The Economics of a Royal Wedding

Business, Economics and Jobs
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A look at one square mile of the recession

Business, Economics and Jobs

The Takeaway is drilling down into the recession with our contributor Paddy O’Connell, the host of BBC’s Broadcasting House. Paddy has been looking at how the recession is affecting people and businesses in one square mile of the city of Chicago.

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