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The world has been watching Russia and Ukraine since last week's downing of a Malaysia Airlines jet that killed 298 civilians. Even as investigators comb the contested site, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to blame Kiev for breaking a cease-fire with pro-Russian separatists. What should the U.S. do about this global hotspot? And is Putin soul-less, as Vice President Biden reportedly told the Russian leader, or just cynical?

  Today's panelists are WAMC's Alan Chartock and political consultant, Libby Post.

Topics include:
Crash Investigation
Rikers Injuries
Guard Deployed to Border
NYC Chokehold
Marathon Bombing Trial

WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses lowering pensions in Detroit, China tensions choking off tourism to Vietnam, and NYC reviewing assaults on inmates on Riker's island.

A New York congressman from Columbia County says a recently passed bill in the House of Representatives helps promote conservation easements.

Here's NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC Regional Forecast:

MLB:

In the American League, the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy New York Yankees 4-2 last night. Miles Mikolas earned his first win as a starter, pitching into the eighth inning. New York committed five errors — three by starting pitcher Shane Greene. Second baseman Brian Roberts and shortstop Derek Jeter made the other errors for the Yankees.

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for help from the public in gauging how well the state's turkey flock is reproducing.

Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal recently toured the nation’s southern border as the Obama administration tries handle the surge of immigrant children attempting to get into the country.

President Barack Obama bestowed the Medal of Honor on a New Hampshire veteran on Monday.

A training session has been set to for volunteers to be on alert for an invasive insect.