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Prisoner sterilization, 'Metastasis' gets cooking, avoiding fake news and much more
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Jun 20, 2014
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Prisoner sterilization, 'Metastasis' gets cooking, avoiding fake news and much more

Today on the show, we start with the news that a state audit has found that illegal sterilizations were done on female inmates. Then, 'Metastasis," the Spanish-language 'Breaking Bad' gets cooking. Plus, how to avoid sharing fraudulent news stories on social media, Juliette Lewis talks family drama and her new film "Hellion" and much more.

Beds are seen at one of the housing units of at the Folsom Women's Facility in Folsom, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.   The former community correctional facility will reopen next week to house about 400 female inmates as part of a reorganization with the California prison system.   Ceremonies dedicating the facility were held Wednesday followed by tours for  dignitaries and the media.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Beds are seen at one of the housing units of at the Folsom Women's Facility in Folsom, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. The former community correctional facility will reopen next week to house about 400 female inmates as part of a reorganization with the California prison system. Ceremonies dedicating the facility were held Wednesday followed by tours for dignitaries and the media.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Today on the show, we start with the news that a state audit has found that illegal sterilizations were done on female inmates. Then, 'Metastasis," the Spanish-language 'Breaking Bad' gets cooking. Plus, how to avoid sharing fraudulent news stories on social media, Juliette Lewis talks family drama and her new film "Hellion" and much more.

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Prison medical staffers have been illegally sterilizing female inmates, according to a California state audit released yesterday.
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A Spanish language version of the hit AMC TV series, "Breaking Bad" has begun airing on Univision station Unimas. But as the Royale with Cheese is to the Quarter Pounder, there are some little differences.
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It's the end of another week and time for the Flashback, Take Two's look at the week in news. This morning we're joined by Ashley Perez, and editor with Buzzfeed , and Jamelle Bouie from Slate.com.
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The new film "Hellion" looks at a broken family facing difficult times in Texas. Actress Juliette Lewis joins Take Two in studio to talk about the film.
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As the 2014 FIFA World Cup continues in Brazil, defending champion Spain is out and the U.S. prepares to face Portugal this weekend.
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Brazilian police this week arrested Jose Diaz-Barajas, a suspected Mexican drug trafficker, as he was on his way to attend the World Cup match between Mexico and Brazil.
Tucked away among the quiet neighborhood streets of L.A., there are untold numbers of them. From these discrete refigured spaces come the scores, soundtracks and songs that feed the insatiable appetite of the entertainment industry.
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In a recent article for Vice.com, freelance writer Luke O'Neil lays out some simple tips for news consumers.
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Australian writer-director David Michod discusses his new film "The Rover," set in a futuristic and lawless Australian outback, 10 years after a global economic collapse.