Workers Killed In Collapse At Brazilian World Cup Stadium

A large portion of a nearly completed soccer stadium has collapsed in Sao Paulo, killing at least two people, according to Brazilian officials. The metal structure apparently buckled after a crane fell on it at the stadium, which is slated to host the opening game of the 2014 World Cup.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247524891/workers-killed-in-collapse-at-brazilian-world-cup-stadium?ft=1&f=1055

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Thanksgiving: A Very Brief Political History

Of all the things Americans traditionally associate with Thanksgiving ? turkey, family, football ? politics doesn't rate high on the list. But on occasion the national holiday has intersected with the political world and generated some stories to remember.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/28/247540868/thanksgiving-a-very-brief-political-history?ft=1&f=1014

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La Mera Mera: New Music From Peru, Colombia, Ecuador And More

Join us as we listen to new songs from across the Latin world ? and discuss big goats, masked surf rockers and bands you are willing to wait for under the freezing rain.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2013/11/29/247195376/la-mera-mera-new-music-from-peru-colombia-ecuador-and-more?ft=1&f=1039

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From Lab To Lectern, Scientists Learn To Turn On the Charm

Science isn't known as a career field that attracts showboats. But academics must give seminars, pharmaceutical researchers present results, and graduate students defend their work. In San Diego, one of the country's science hubs, a group aims to teach scientists the art of small talk and public speaking.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/30/247198233/from-lab-to-lectern-scientists-learn-to-turn-on-the-charm?ft=1&f=1003

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Hard-Core And Casual Gamers Play In Different Worlds

Among gamers, there's a great schism between the casual players who poke away at their cellphones and hard-core devotees who pound at controllers and keyboards for hours at a time. Game makers are trying hard to target both thriving groups.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/29/246747168/hard-core-and-casual-gamers-play-in-different-worlds?ft=1&f=1006

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US: American Fighters In Syria A Security Risk

US: American fighters in Syria a security risk

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247932864&ft=1&f=

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Our Favorite Things

Host Peter Sagal asks our panelists to pick their favorite bits from recent shows, including A Wise Wedding Guest; A Baking Controversy; Hybrid Sexiness and PJ Stands Alone.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247547786&ft=1&f=

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The Horse Who Picked Up A Paintbrush

After his career at the racetrack ended, Metro Meteor was adopted by an artist in Pennsylvania, who discovered the horse's gift. Now, his paintings raise money to treat his knee problems and to help other retired thoroughbreds find new homes.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247330796/the-horse-who-picked-up-a-paintbrush?ft=1&f=1057

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Spain Has Been In The 'Wrong' Time Zone For 7 Decades

Spain's dictator Francisco Franco set the country's clocks an hour ahead in World War II in order to be aligned with Hitler's Germany. Memo to Spain: the war is over, the Nazis lost and it's OK to turn back the clocks now.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/11/30/244995264/spains-been-in-the-wrong-time-zone-for-seven-decades?ft=1&f=1004

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Hard-Core And Casual Gamers Play In Different Worlds

Among gamers, there's a great schism between the casual players who poke away at their cellphones and hard-core devotees who pound at controllers and keyboards for hours at a time. Game makers are trying hard to target both thriving groups.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/29/246747168/hard-core-and-casual-gamers-play-in-different-worlds?ft=1&f=1019

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Can Eyewitnesses Create Memories?

Forensic psychologist Scott Fraser studies how we remember crimes. He describes a deadly shooting and explains how eyewitnesses can create memories that they haven't seen. Why? Because the brain is always trying to fill in the blanks.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/29/182671574/can-eyewitnesses-create-memories?ft=1&f=1007

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More Girls Target Archery, Inspired By 'The Hunger Games'

The popularity of The Hunger Games book and film series is leading to an uptick in the popularity of archery, especially among girls. USA Archery says membership is on the rise, and some sporting equipment outfitters have seen a big boost in bow and arrow sales in the years since the series began.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247379498/more-girls-target-archery-inspired-by-the-hunger-games?ft=1&f=1055

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Thanksgiving: A Very Brief Political History

Of all the things Americans traditionally associate with Thanksgiving ? turkey, family, football ? politics doesn't rate high on the list. But on occasion the national holiday has intersected with the political world and generated some stories to remember.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/28/247540868/thanksgiving-a-very-brief-political-history?ft=1&f=1014

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Music Is Motivation For Olympian John Carlos

For Tell Me More's "In Your Ear" series, 1968 Olympic medalist John Carlos tells listeners about the music that's inspired him over the years. His favorites include Billie Holiday and Curtis Mayfield. This segment initially aired July 30, 2012 on Tell Me More.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247481461/music-is-motivation-for-olympian-john-carlos?ft=1&f=1039

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How Republicans And Democrats Ended Up Living Apart

Democrats and Republicans are much less likely to live among each other than they were a generation ago. And new social-science research suggests that more Americans are motivated to move because they want to live among partisans of their own stripe.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/26/247362143/how-republicans-and-democrats-ended-up-living-apart?ft=1&f=1014

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Man Laments Loss Of Thousands Of Bitcoins, As Value Hits $1,000

"You know when you put something in the bin, and in your head, say to yourself 'that's a bad idea'? I really did have that," James Howells says. And boy, was his intuition right: Howells tossed a hard drive that held millions of dollars' worth of Bitcoins, the currency whose value has skyrocketed this year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247577278/man-laments-loss-of-thousands-of-bitcoins-as-value-hits-1-000?ft=1&f=1019

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Thanksgiving Tale: 'A Fountain Of Snake'

In an annual tradition, writer Bailey White spins a fictional tale of love and life. This year's entry is about a woman dying of cancer who is attended to by a series of old boyfriends, each of whom contributes some sort of minor service. The story ends with a symbolic event at an old hollow tree in the woods, where a coiled snake meets a violent end.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247700571&ft=1&f=1008

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A Deal With The Universe

Singer-songwriter Paul Sanchez is faced with losing the only job he thought he would ever have, to save the person he loves most.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247802495&ft=1&f=

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Estrogen May Not Help Prevent Fuzzy Thinking After Menopause

Women with naturally higher levels of estrogen after menopause don't have better memory or mental skills, Stanford researchers say. It's yet another dent in the long-held belief that the hormone is linked to mental sharpness.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/25/247235428/estrogen-may-not-help-prevent-fuzzy-thinking-after-menopause?ft=1&f=1007

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Solid 'Frozen' Puts A Fresh Sheen On An Old Story

Featuring the voices of Broadway veterans Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, Disney's latest cartoon fairy tale ? loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen ? follows a ragtag team on a quest to thaw an endless winter.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247195259/solid-frozen-puts-a-fresh-sheen-on-an-old-story?ft=1&f=1045

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Making New Connections On A Trapped Subway Train

Laura Lane was heading to work when her train got stuck. Conductor Paquita Williams was soon walking through the cars, putting passengers at ease in the darkness. Laura was so impressed with how Paquita handled the two-hour ordeal, she wanted to learn more about her.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/15/245223090/making-new-connections-on-a-trapped-subway-train?ft=1&f=1057

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Nigerian City Recovers After Militants Are Driven Out

The northeastern city Maiduguri is the birthplace of the Islamist militant movement Boko Haram. Until earlier this year, when President Goodluck Jonathan imposed a state of emergency in three northeastern states, the extremists regularly hit targets there.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/28/247635918/militants-forced-out-of-maidguri-into-nigerias-countryside?ft=1&f=1004

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5 Soundtracks For Awkward Family Gatherings

The last thing you need to worry about during Thanksgiving weekend is compiling the perfect playlist. We've got you covered.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/11/27/247400254/5-soundtracks-for-awkward-family-gatherings?ft=1&f=1039

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You Can Vote, You Can Enlist ? But Can You Buy A Cigarette?

New York City and Hawaii's Big Island recently approved regulations that increased the minimum age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. But the nascent movement is limited nationally by a focus by anti-smoking groups on regulating electronic cigarettes.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/26/247377092/you-can-vote-you-can-enlist-but-can-you-buy-a-cigarette?ft=1&f=1014

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SeaTac Voters OK $15 Minimum Wage; Recount Requested

By a margin of 77 votes, residents of the Seattle suburb of SeaTac have approved a $15 minimum wage for workers in and around its international airport, officials say. The measure faces a recount and other challenges.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/26/247405803/seatac-voters-ok-15-minimum-wage-recount-requested?ft=1&f=1014

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Venezuela Secures Loan From Russia's Gazprom

Venezuela secures loan from Russia's Gazprom

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247705303&ft=1&f=

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Thanksgiving: A Very Brief Political History

Of all the things Americans traditionally associate with Thanksgiving ? turkey, family, football ? politics doesn't rate high on the list. But on occasion the national holiday has intersected with the political world and generated some stories to remember.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/28/247540868/thanksgiving-a-very-brief-political-history?ft=1&f=1014

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Thai Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote

As anti-government protests entered a fifth day, Yingluck Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament by a vote of 297 to 134.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/28/247619509/thai-prime-minister-survives-no-confidence-vote?ft=1&f=1004

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About 'Mystery Science Theater,' A Bold Declaration. It's Bold!

Marc Hirsh marks the 25th anniversary of the great bad-movie snark-off by taking an unpopular opinion about two poor fellas who got stranded in space playing with robots.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/11/27/247520996/about-mystery-science-theater-a-bold-declaration-its-bold?ft=1&f=1045

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In A Tale Of Two Sisters, The Story's In The Songs

Iconic Disney moments aren't just about the characters, but the songs they sing. Husband-and-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez composed music for the new Disney film Frozen, capturing the friendship of sisters Elsa and Anna.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/24/246400590/in-a-tale-of-two-sisters-the-storys-in-the-songs?ft=1&f=1045

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Obama Helps 2014 Democrats One Way He Still Can ? With Cash

While vulnerable congressional Democrats might politely decline a local appearance by President Obama on their behalf, the money he's raising for their campaigns is an entirely different matter.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/26/247397816/obama-helps-2014-democrats-one-way-he-still-can-with-cash?ft=1&f=1014

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From Morgan Freeman to Idris Elba, Who Played Mandela Best?

Many films have been made about Nelson Mandela. Danny Glover, Morgan Freeman, Dennis Haysbert, and now Idris Elba have all tried to step into the icon's shoes. Host Michel Martin speaks to Sean Jacobs, founder of the blog Africa Is A Country, about which actor played him best.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247166544&ft=1&f=1045

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A Year Inside The New York Jets

As many Americans settle in for a day of Thanksgiving football, how much do fans really know about the game and the players? Writer Nicholas Dawidoff spent nearly a year embedded with the New York Jets. He talks about the experience, and his new book, Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football, with host Michel Martin.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247480882/a-year-inside-the-new-york-jets?ft=1&f=1055

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Obama Helps 2014 Democrats One Way He Still Can ? With Cash

While vulnerable congressional Democrats might politely decline a local appearance by President Obama on their behalf, the money he's raising for their campaigns is an entirely different matter.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/26/247397816/obama-helps-2014-democrats-one-way-he-still-can-with-cash?ft=1&f=1014

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In A Tale Of Two Sisters, The Story's In The Songs

Iconic Disney moments aren't just about the characters, but the songs they sing. Husband-and-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez composed music for the new Disney film Frozen, capturing the friendship of sisters Elsa and Anna.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/24/246400590/in-a-tale-of-two-sisters-the-storys-in-the-songs?ft=1&f=1045

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To Buy Or Not To Buy A Bookstore, And Some Considerations

Commentator Andrei Codrescu gets an offer to buy the Stein Bookstore in Jerusalem. It is the most distinguished bookstore in a city where books play an important role, and a place where great author once came.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/07/243783503/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-a-book-store-and-some-considerations?ft=1&f=1057

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Man Laments Loss Of Thousands Of Bitcoins, As Value Hits $1,000

"You know when you put something in the bin, and in your head, say to yourself 'that's a bad idea'? I really did have that," James Howells says. And boy, was his intuition right: Howells tossed a hard drive that held millions of dollars' worth of Bitcoins, the currency whose value has skyrocketed this year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247577278/man-laments-loss-of-thousands-of-bitcoins-as-value-hits-1-000?ft=1&f=1019

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The Legend Behind 'Honky Tonk Heroes'

An album that formed a cornerstone of the "Outlaw Country" movement in the 1970s has just been reissued. Music critic Meredith Ochs has been thinking about Waylon Jennings' Honky Tonk Heroes and its legacy for country artists today.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247558080&ft=1&f=1039

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Conservative Groups Would Take Hit From New IRS Rules

New rules aimed at clarifying what constitutes political activity for dark-money, non-profit groups are likely to give more heartburn to the right than the left. The majority of big-spending social-welfare organizations known as 501(c)(4) groups in 2012 were conservative.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/27/247527956/conservative-groups-would-take-hit-from-new-irs-rules?ft=1&f=

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Book News: 1640 Psalm Book Nets $14.2 Million At Auction

Also: the finalists for the Costa Awards are announced; authors will volunteer as booksellers on "Small Business Saturday;" Oren Teicher is named Publisher's Weekly "Person of the Year."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247479774/book-news-1640-psalm-book-nets-14-2-million-at-auction?ft=1&f=1008

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Book News: Secret Video Documents Conditions In Amazon Warehouse

Also: a new short story from Romesh Gunesekera; Patricia Cornwell on why she might have been an archaeologist.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/26/247309897/book-news-secret-video-documents-conditions-in-amazon-warehouse?ft=1&f=1008

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Three Words For Getaway Day: Soggy, Sloppy And Snowy

On this busiest travel day of the year, millions trying to get somewhere in the eastern half of the U.S. will be dealing with storms.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247474669/three-words-for-getaway-day-soggy-sloppy-and-snowy?ft=1&f=1003

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More Girls Target Archery, Inspired By 'The Hunger Games'

The popularity of The Hunger Games book and film series is leading to an uptick in the popularity of archery, especially among girls. USA Archery says membership is on the rise, and some sporting equipment outfitters have seen a big boost in bow and arrow sales in the years since the series began.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/27/247379498/more-girls-target-archery-inspired-by-the-hunger-games?ft=1&f=1003

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Papers, Please: The Game That Puts Your Sympathy To The Test

In the "dystopian document thriller," you are an immigration agent on the border of the fictional nation of Arstotzka. Will you follow the rules? Or will you aid those fighting against the establishment?

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/10/244413539/papers-please-puts-your-loyalty-sympathy-to-the-test?ft=1&f=1019

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Book News: Secret Video Documents Conditions In Amazon Warehouse

Also: a new short story from Romesh Gunesekera; Patricia Cornwell on why she might have been an archaeologist.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/26/247309897/book-news-secret-video-documents-conditions-in-amazon-warehouse?ft=1&f=1008

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Is Easing Iran Sanctions The Right Move?

Much of the criticism of the interim nuclear deal reached with Iran Sunday has focused on the sanctions relief Iran will receive over the next six months if it follows through on restricting its nuclear program. Although the only irreversible relief being offered is a gradual release of $4.2 billion in frozen Iranian revenue, critics warn that the "architecture of the sanctions regime has been undermined." Analysts say all the important sanctions hampering Iran's economy remain in place, but the announcement of the deal itself is having a psychological impact on markets. Asian energy importers will be looking to benefit, as will Turkey and Dubai.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247392805&ft=1&f=1014

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Stores Are Snooping Into Your Smartphone

Retailers have used various techniques to analyze in-store buying behavior, such as surveys, video surveillance, and buyer reward programs. Some stores have been tapping into the technology in smartphones to track shoppers' actions. New York Times reporter Quentin Hardy discusses how they're doing this and what information they can gather.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246734543/stores-are-snooping-into-your-smartphone?ft=1&f=1019

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Pope Slams 'Disposable' Culture That Marginalizes Many

Pope Francis also says in a new treatise that he begs God "to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor!"

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/26/247332384/pope-slams-disposable-culture-that-marginalizes-many?ft=1&f=1004

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Secretary Of Labor Says Raising Minimum Wage Will Grow Economy

U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez has only been in office for a few months, but he's already making waves. He's pushing for a higher minimum wage and immigration reform. Perez speaks with host Michel Martin about his goals for the U.S. labor force.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247346211&ft=1&f=1014

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AK-47s, Accordions And Angels Of Death: Narcocorridos Hit The Big Screen

The new documentary Narco Cultura looks at violence by Mexico's drug cartels and the popular culture it has inspired.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/26/247162901/ak-47s-accordions-and-angels-of-death-narcocorridos-hit-the-big-screen?ft=1&f=1039

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Violence Increases In Central African Republic

David Greene talks to David Smith, of The Guardian, about the deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic. The former French colony has been described as "on the verge of genocide" as sectarian violence has worsened.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/26/247297862/violence-increases-in-central-african-republic?ft=1&f=1004

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5 Ways JFK Still Influences Presidential Politics

John F. Kennedy redefined the art of campaigning. Thanks to him, televised debates took on greater prominence, and primaries grew in strategic importance.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/11/22/246751633/5-ways-jfk-still-influences-presidential-politics?ft=1&f=1014

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Feds Have Troubled History With New Computer Systems

When it comes to computer technology and the Internet, the federal government seems to have a tough time getting it right. That's the lesson not just from the recent health care website, but from years of trouble in the recent past.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/26/247297848/feds-have-troubled-past-with-new-computer-systems?ft=1&f=1019

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Stores Are Snooping Into Your Smartphone

Retailers have used various techniques to analyze in-store buying behavior, such as surveys, video surveillance, and buyer reward programs. Some stores have been tapping into the technology in smartphones to track shoppers' actions. New York Times reporter Quentin Hardy discusses how they're doing this and what information they can gather.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246734543/stores-are-snooping-into-your-smartphone?ft=1&f=1007

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Publishing Magazines For An 'Ambidextrous' Generation

The American Reader is a year old. The monthly literary journal is online and in print, but co-founder Uzoamaka Maduka says "it's all one magazine." The publication's staff has faith that readers want "deeper engagement" and strong editing, and they're hoping the free online content will entice their audience to pay for more.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/16/245638811/publishing-magazines-for-an-ambidextrous-generation?ft=1&f=1020

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These Californians Greeted Canceled Health Plans With Smiles

Insurance cancellation notices have sparked a political firestorm. President Obama proposed a delay, but California's health exchange board rejected that fix. Now, despite initial outrage, some people in the state who lost their plans are finding better coverage and good deals on the marketplace.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/26/246798207/these-californians-greeted-canceled-health-plans-with-smiles?ft=1&f=

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Many Americans Will Be Giving Thanks For Lower Prices

Travelers will find gasoline prices are down considerably from last Thanksgiving. But consumer confidence is slumping too. So AAA, the auto club, says it expects to see a dip in holiday travel, compared with 2012.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/25/246754693/many-americans-will-be-giving-thanks-for-lower-prices?ft=1&f=1006

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Prosecutor: Conn. Gunman's Motive Still A Mystery

Prosecutor: Conn. gunman's motive still a mystery

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247102097&ft=1&f=

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Winnie: Not 'Just The Woman Who Stood By Mandela's Side'

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is the latest biopic about former South African president Nelson Mandela. Host Michel Martin speaks to Naomi Harris who plays his former wife, Winnie, in the film.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/25/247166541/winnie-not-just-the-woman-who-stood-by-mandelas-side?ft=1&f=1008

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John Kerry: Risk Ready And Looking For A Legacy

Secretary of State John Kerry has been diving into difficult issues ever since he took up the office at Foggy Bottom. He's managed tough negotiations with Afghan President Hamid Karzai over a future, limited role for U.S. troops there. He's re-launched Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, reached a deal with Russia to rid Syria of chemical weapons and is now making headway with Iran to roll back that country's nuclear program. This is a man clearly looking for legacy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247220391&ft=1&f=1014

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Root, Root, Root For The Home Team?

Does a citizen of any country ? not just the good ole U.S.A. ? have an obligation to support its national teams? According to Frank Deford, in our world of global entertainment, passports don't matter and taste should trump nationalism.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/06/243218468/root-root-root-for-the-home-team?ft=1&f=1057

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Online Streaming Deal Could Mean All Homer Simpson, All The Time

After a fierce bidding war, FX spinoff cable network FXX won the rights to make all seasons of TV's longest-running scripted show, The Simpsons, available for online streaming. It may be the largest TV syndication deal ever. Anthony Breznican, a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, says the deal shows how networks are trying to capitalize on the "binge watching" trend. The deal gives FXX the right to air more than 500 episodes of The Simpsons, now in its 25th season on Fox.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246923232/online-streaming-deal-could-mean-all-homer-simpson-all-the-time?ft=1&f=1019

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Online Streaming Deal Could Mean All Homer Simpson, All The Time

After a fierce bidding war, FX spinoff cable network FXX won the rights to make all seasons of TV's longest-running scripted show, The Simpsons, available for online streaming. It may be the largest TV syndication deal ever. Anthony Breznican, a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, says the deal shows how networks are trying to capitalize on the "binge watching" trend. The deal gives FXX the right to air more than 500 episodes of The Simpsons, now in its 25th season on Fox.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246923232/online-streaming-deal-could-mean-all-homer-simpson-all-the-time?ft=1&f=1019

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Should Anyone Be Able To Take A Job Anywhere?

Some argue that workers should be able to move more freely in a global economy. But others push back, saying an influx of labor into the richest countries would devalue workers' worth and actually hurt more in the long run. A group of experts debates for Intelligence Squared U.S.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/04/243009466/should-anyone-be-able-to-take-a-job-anywhere?ft=1&f=1057

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Cantor On Deal With Iran: 'Mistrust And Verify'

Cantor on deal with Iran: 'Mistrust and verify'

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247137913&ft=1&f=

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Deal Leaves Iran's Nuclear Facilities Intact

Steve Inskeep talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken about the weekend's agreement with Iran that calls for a six-month suspension of its uranium enrichment in exchange for lifting some sanctions in the short term.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=247121574&ft=1&f=1004

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Senate Rules Change Could Mean More Political Rancor

Democrats won Thursday when they rammed through a change in Senate rules to essentially kill the filibuster on most presidential nominations. At the time, Republicans said Democrats would be sorry, and soon.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246779627&ft=1&f=1014

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How HealthCare.gov Is Giving A Once-Obscure Bill A Boost

The disastrous rollout of HealthCare.gov is giving an otherwise wonky piece of legislation new momentum. It's called the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, or FITARA, for short. And its two key sponsors are among the most unusual bedfellows in Congress.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/21/246345010/how-healthcare-gov-is-giving-a-once-obscure-bill-a-boost?ft=1&f=1019

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Tech Team Podcast Episode 2: The Sharing Economy

If you missed any of the technology reporting team's reporting on the sharing, (or peer-to-peer) economy, you can catch up with our downloadable podcast of all the stories.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/18/245995087/tech-team-podcast-episode-2-the-sharing-economy?ft=1&f=1019

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Examining The 'Red Flags' In A Massachusetts Crime Lab Scandal

A former Massachusetts chemist is now behind bars because of sloppy drug testing that went on for years, compromising up to 190,000 criminal cases and costing the state millions of dollars. The scandal raises questions of accountability in forensic labs around the country.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246591027/examining-the-red-flags-in-a-massachusetts-crime-lab-scandal?ft=1&f=1003

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Jazz Legend Sandoval: Music 'Keeps You Alive'

Jazz great Arturo Sandoval received the National Medal of Freedom earlier this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee highlights his music, life and work.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246733374&ft=1&f=1039

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Rivals Help Level Playing Field For Tornado-Shattered Team

Competition and compassion meet on the field in Springfield, Ill., Saturday, when two central Illinois high school football teams face off for a spot in the state championship. One team is a perennial powerhouse, but the other is from a town that was all but destroyed by a tornado one week ago.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246872437/rival-high-school-helps-tornado-shattered-team?ft=1&f=1003

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At 13, 'Book Thief' Star Picks The Screen Over The Balance Beam

At 13, Sophie Nelisse is already making big career decisions. She started training in gymnastics at 3 and had her eyes set on the 2016 Olympics. She put those dreams aside when she landed the lead role in The Book Thief. She tells host Arun Rath, "It was a hard choice, but I chose acting."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/16/245272008/at-13-book-thief-star-picks-the-screen-over-the-balance-beam?ft=1&f=1045

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A Foray Into The Blood-Soaked 'Cultura' Of Mexico's Cartels

Director and photojournalist Shaul Schwarz's documentary Narco Cultura charts the pop-culture influence of Mexico's drug cartels through the lens of an investigator trying to stop them, and a musician who writes songs glorifying them.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/21/245954984/a-foray-into-the-blood-soaked-cultura-of-mexicos-cartels?ft=1&f=1045

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How HealthCare.gov Is Giving A Once-Obscure Bill A Boost

The disastrous rollout of HealthCare.gov is giving an otherwise wonky piece of legislation new momentum. It's called the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, or FITARA, for short. And its two key sponsors are among the most unusual bedfellows in Congress.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/21/246345010/how-healthcare-gov-is-giving-a-once-obscure-bill-a-boost?ft=1&f=1019

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Rate Of Coastal Wetlands Loss Has Sped Up, U.S. Study Says

The U.S. lost an average of 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands from 2004 to 2009, according to recent government data. In a recent period, more than 70 percent of the estimated loss came in the Gulf of Mexico.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/22/246777657/rate-of-u-s-coastal-wetlands-losses-has-sped-up-study-says?ft=1&f=1003

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Hard-Core And Casual Gamers Play In Different Worlds

Among gamers, there's a great schism between the casual players who poke away at their cellphones and hard-core devotees who pound at controllers and keyboards for hours at a time. Game makers are trying hard to target both thriving groups.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/22/246747168/hard-core-and-casual-gamers-play-in-different-worlds?ft=1&f=1006

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'Catching Fire': The Hunger Games, Now With Real Heat

The Girl Who Was on Fire is back in a darker tour through Suzanne Collins' dystopia, this one directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend). Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Donald Sutherland star.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/21/246019699/catching-fire-the-hunger-games-now-with-real-heat?ft=1&f=1045

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An Inside Look That Strips The Face Paint Off The NFL

Writer Nicholas Dawidoff spent a year living with the New York Jets and came away with a respect for players and coaches that not all fans will like. NPR's Mike Pesca says Dawidoff's new book, Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football, demystifies the game as it entrances.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246920836/an-inside-look-that-strips-the-face-paint-off-the-nfl?ft=1&f=1008

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As Inequality Grows, Swiss To Vote On Curbing Executive Pay

The proposal would prohibit a corporate executive from making more than 12 times what a company's lowest-paid worker makes. Opponents warn it could drive companies and jobs out of Switzerland. But there is a growing mood across Europe in favor of limiting corporate pay.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/11/22/246678622/swiss-inequality-is-growing-would-curbing-exec-pay-matter?ft=1&f=1006

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Rivals Help Level Playing Field For Tornado-Shattered Team

Competition and compassion meet on the field in Springfield, Ill., Saturday, when two central Illinois high school football teams face off for a spot in the state championship. One team is a perennial powerhouse, but the other is from a town that was all but destroyed by a tornado one week ago.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/23/246872437/rival-high-school-helps-tornado-shattered-team?ft=1&f=1003

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Heisman Frontrunner Under Investigation For Sexual Assault

The frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy is now under investigation on sexual assault charges. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis joins Robert Siegel to talk about this and other college football stories.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246779636&ft=1&f=1003

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Nick Bilton On Twitter's Creation Myth & 'Forgotten Founder'

Thursday's stock darling was an idea that came out of one man's loneliness. Bilton shares details of the betrayals and ousters during Twitter's earliest days.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/07/243766561/nick-bilton-on-twitters-creation-myth-forgotten-founder?ft=1&f=1020

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Esperanza Spalding: Guantanamo Doesn't Represent 'Our America'

The Grammy-winning musician's new recording, "We Are America," protests the controversial detention center. But she tells NPR she doesn't like to call it a protest song. It's more of a "let's get together and do something pro-active, creative and productive" song.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246617031/esperanza-spalding-guantanamo-is-not-our-america?ft=1&f=1008

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New York's Next Mayor Tries New Tactic To Get Feedback

For two weeks, a huge translucent tent has stood on Canal Street in New York City. The tent is a place for New Yorkers to go and talk about what they want the next mayor to do. They can make videos, post videos and enter their concerns on 48 iPad terminals. There are concerts, panels on everything from parks to education. And they can even buy coffee and beer.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246779633&ft=1&f=1014

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The Science Behind Hard Hits And Touchdowns

Fans love to watch the drama on the football field. But scientists are watching the action in a different way. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with material scientist Ainissa Ramierez and journalist Allen St. John about their new book "Newton's Football: The Science Behind America's Game."

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246733371&ft=1&f=1007

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Letters: Walnut Theft, Md. Secessionists, Less-Orange Cheese

We read from a sample of listener letters. They include a correction about which part of the state of Maryland has people who wish to break away from the state, complaints about our joking treatment of a theft of walnuts, and a happy little girl who listened to a story about macaroni and cheese.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=243992039&ft=1&f=1057

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Publishing Magazines For An 'Ambidextrous' Generation

The American Reader is a year old. The monthly literary journal is online and in print, but co-founder Uzoamaka Maduka says "it's all one magazine." The publication's staff has faith that readers want "deeper engagement" and strong editing, and they're hoping the free online content will entice their audience to pay for more.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/16/245638811/publishing-magazines-for-an-ambidextrous-generation?ft=1&f=1020

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'Ghost Particles' In Antarctica Offer Glimpse Of Deep Space

By putting light sensors inside a giant ice cube that's a mile beneath the South Pole, scientists detected 28 neutrinos from beyond the solar system. It's just a start ? but researchers hope the work could eventually yield a way to see through debris clouds to the core of exploding stars.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/21/246408220/ghost-particles-in-antarctica-offer-glimpse-of-deep-space?ft=1&f=1007

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Steve Coogan, Tacking Toward The Funny Side Of Serious

In Philomena, the British comedian plays a journalist helping an older woman track down the son she was forced to give up for adoption. Coogan tells NPR's Robert Siegel about the project ? one with a bit more weight than his usual work.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/15/245255142/steve-coogan-tacking-toward-the-funny-side-of-serious?ft=1&f=1045

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Was Rand Paul's Plagiarism Dishonest Or A Breach Of Good Form?

The flap over the Kentucky senator's articles and speeches is just the latest in a series of cases of plagiarism by high-profile journalists and politicians. Linguist Geoff Nunberg looks at the way the word plagiarism has been used since it was invented by the Romans and wonders if it's always immoral or just bad form.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/12/244760001/did-rand-paul-commit-plagiarism-or-just-a-faux-pas?ft=1&f=1057

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2 Reporters Recall The Assassination That Shocked The World

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy changed American history. It was also a news event covered unlike any before it. Steve Inskeep talks to two reporters who witnessed the events in Dallas 50 years ago: Hugh Aynesworth, then with The Dallas Morning News, and Sid Davis, then the White House correspondent for Westinghouse Broadcasting Company.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246678610/2-reporters-recall-covering-kennedy-assassination?ft=1&f=1020

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One-Fifth Of Norwegians Tune In To Watch Rock Star Chess Champ

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen is competing in the 2013 World Chess Championships. Melissa Block speaks with Joran Jansson, president of the Norwegian Chess Federation, for more on his rise to a number one ranking and what his popularity means for the game of chess.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=246201777&ft=1&f=1055

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Budget Cuts Leave Curiosity and Cassini in Limbo

Upcoming NASA budget cuts may force the agency to choose between two of its flagship planetary missions--the Mars Curiosity rover and the Cassini mission to Saturn. Wired reporter Adam Mann discuss how much it takes to run these missions and what discoveries we could miss out on.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/22/246734545/budget-cuts-leave-curiosity-and-cassini-in-limbo?ft=1&f=1003

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'Ghost Particles' In Antarctica Offer Glimpse Of Deep Space

By putting light sensors inside a giant ice cube that's a mile beneath the South Pole, scientists detected 28 neutrinos from beyond the solar system. It's just a start ? but researchers hope the work could eventually yield a way to see through debris clouds to the core of exploding stars.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/21/246408220/ghost-particles-in-antarctica-offer-glimpse-of-deep-space?ft=1&f=1007

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Kenny Werner On Piano Jazz

The pianist is a musician for whom creativity is a credo and improvisation a way of life. Transforming brilliant technique into unbridled creativity is not only Werner's musical mission; it's also the subject of his popular book, Effortless Mastery. Hear an interview and performance.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/09/16/16972836/kenny-werner-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1039

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Remembering JFK By Rewatching His Inaugural Address

As the nation pauses to reflect on what happened in Dallas 50 years ago, we look back at his "ask not" speech. Watch the video and read his words.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/22/246569059/remembering-jfk-by-rewatching-his-inaugural-address?ft=1&f=1003

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Believers and Doubters

Why do some of us believe, and some of us don't? Can our doubts bring our beliefs into sharper focus? And what is the difference between belief and faith? In this hour, TED speakers offer personal perspectives on belief from all ends of the spectrum, from ardent atheists to the devout faithful.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/18/245949211/believers-and-doubters?ft=1&f=

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Chinese Supercomputer Retains Title Of World's Fastest

The machine, housed at the National Super Computer Center in Guangzhou, can perform nearly 34 quadrillion calculations per second.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/18/246027942/chinese-supercomputer-retains-title-of-worlds-fastest?ft=1&f=1019

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Jobless Claims And Wholesale Prices Drop

Fresh data signal that the labor market is at least holding steady and that inflation remains in check. In other major economic news Thursday, Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve is expected to be OK'd by the Senate Banking Committee.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/21/246519904/jobless-claims-and-wholesale-prices-drop?ft=1&f=1006

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MAVEN Lifts Off On Nearly Half-Billion-Mile Trip To Mars

The robot orbiter will take 10 months to reach the red planet, where scientists hope it will solve an enduring mystery about radical climate change in Mars' distant past.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/11/18/246001298/maven-lifts-off-on-nearly-half-billion-mile-trip-to-mars?ft=1&f=1007

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One Reason Twitter's Confident About Its Ad Possibilities

The social media giant that made its name on 140-character messages is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange this week. These numbers help explain why the company is bullish about making millions in advertising.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/11/05/243221309/one-reason-twitters-confident-about-its-ad-possibilities?ft=1&f=1020

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Women Pass Marine Training, Clear First Hurdle To Combat Role

For the first time, three women were among the Marines who graduated Thursday from the two-month combat training course. The U.S. lifted the ban on women in combat earlier this year. Now, the Marines are conducting tests to see if women have what it takes to actually serve in the infantry.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/21/246543314/women-pass-marine-training-clear-first-hurdle-to-combat-role?ft=1&f=1003

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