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Measles outbreak and politicians, 'Fresh Off the Boat,' Radioshack closes stores
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Feb 3, 2015
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Measles outbreak and politicians, 'Fresh Off the Boat,' Radioshack closes stores

The role of politicians in the measles outbreak, an interview with Hudson Yang of ABC's 'Fresh Off the Boat,' Radioshack shutting locations.

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 02:  A dose of measles vaccine is seen at the Miami Children's Hospital on June 02, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week announced that in the United States they are seeing the most measles cases in 20 years as they warned clinicians, parents and others to watch for and get vaccinated against the potentially deadly virus.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 02: A dose of measles vaccine is seen at the Miami Children's Hospital on June 02, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Why some doctors are turning away unvaccinated children, an interview with Hudson Yang of ABC's 'Fresh Off the Boat,' Radioshack says good-bye to half of its stores.

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Hudson Yang stars as young Eddie Huang in ABC's new show, 'Fresh Off the Boat.' Hudson and his father say the show shouldn't be judged because of its title.
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