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Groundwater, Michael Brown audio tapes, the true story of 'Foxcatcher'
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Nov 17, 2014
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Groundwater, Michael Brown audio tapes, the true story of 'Foxcatcher'

On Monday Take Two discusses the latest on the drought, recent evidence that could impact the Michael Brown case and what gold medalist Mark Schultz, the brother of murdered gold medalist Dave Schultz, says happened in real life to inspire the new film "Foxcatcher."

Dave (L) and Mark Schultz shortly after each of them won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. They are the only brothers in US wrestling history to each win Wold and Olympic championships.
Dave (L) and Mark Schultz shortly after each of them won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. They are the only brothers in US wrestling history to each win World and Olympic championships.
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On Monday Take Two discusses the latest on the drought, recent evidence that could impact the Michael Brown case and what gold medalist Mark Schultz, the brother of murdered gold medalist Dave Schultz, says happened in real life to inspire the new film "Foxcatcher."

Listen 9:25
In the midst of drought and a projected dry El Niño, California turns to already taxed groundwater. A water scientist looks at the state of groundwater depletion and what that means for global water security.
Listen 5:09
Scientists say they're seeing signs of trouble in everything from ducks to salmon, due to withering habitats.
Listen 7:22
As the public awaits a grand jury's decision in Ferguson, Missouri, police radio calls and video provide more information on the timeline of the events.
Listen 7:53
The former mayor of Iguala, Mexico, José Luis Abarca, has been charged with six counts of aggravated homicide and one count of attempted homicide.
Listen 5:57
Stupid reigns at the box office and how accusations against Bill Cosby might ripple in Hollywood. It's "On The Lot," our weekly peek behind the scenes in Hollywood.
Listen 8:58
"Because I was an Olympic champion, I was so used to people treating me with respect," says Mark Schultz. "It just didn't occur to me that someone would be so underhanded."
Listen 4:35
A pill drastically reduces the chance of getting HIV, but the effort comes with a number of challenges, as KPCC's Adrian Florido reports.
Listen 4:59
2.5 million US kids go to sleep every night without a home of their own each year and California ranks 48th in child homelessness, according to a new report by The National Center on Family Homelessness.
Listen 4:45
American colleges and universities enrolled a record-breaking number of international students last year: almost 900,000 foreign students studied in the U-S in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Listen 6:16
Apple heads to court to face the music this week. A federal lawsuit dating back almost a decade questions the tech giant's past dominance in the download market.
Listen 3:42
As we rush to upgrade and get the latest gadgets, what happens to all our old phones? Many of them are finding their way to Africa - and the environment is suffering as a result.
Listen 4:47
Drilling new, deeper wells is expensive, and there's no guarantee they'll actually produce water. Ezra David Romero with the California Report has this story about another solution.
Listen 15:53
The new documentary "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me," directed by James Keach, looks at Campbell's battle with the disease and how it affected his family.