wtorek, 18 listopada 2014

Ex-Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders, Racial Moderate In A Split South, Dies

Sanders, who was thought of as a leader of the "New South," helped bring more racial integration to Georgia in the 1960s. He died in Atlanta on Sunday.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/11/18/364737883/former-georgia-gov-carl-sanders-a-racial-moderate-in-a-split-south-dies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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Ex-Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders, Racial Moderate In A Split South, Dies

Sanders, who was thought of as a leader of the "New South," helped bring more racial integration to Georgia in the 1960s. He died in Atlanta on Sunday.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/11/18/364737883/former-georgia-gov-carl-sanders-a-racial-moderate-in-a-split-south-dies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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In Texas, Amputees Get Their Shot At The 'Sweet Science' Of Boxing

In San Antonio amputees who aspire to be serious boxers are getting in the ring and competing. Texas became the first state to sanction competitive amputee boxing.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/16/364545354/in-texas-amputees-get-their-shot-at-the-sweet-science-of-boxing?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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Marvel's 'Black Panther' Isn't Just Another Black Superhero

The recently announced feature, scheduled for November 2017, may be the first Afrofuturist film with a shot of blockbuster success.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/11/11/363413255/marvels-black-panther-isnt-just-another-black-superhero?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=movies

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Top Stories: Jerusalem Synagogue Attacked; U.S. Hostage Policy Reviewed

Also: The Senate may vote on the Keystone XL pipeline today; arctic weather blasts the U.S.; and Uber repudiates a executive's comments on spreading rumors about journalists.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/18/364887474/top-stories-jerusalem-synagogue-attacked-u-s-hostage-policy-reviewed?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Take It In: 'Vape' Is The Oxford Dictionaries Word Of The Year

The growing popularity of e-cigarettes sparked the notice of the Oxford Dictionaries, which chose "vape" as the word of the year for 2014. It beat out contenders such as "bae" and "normcore."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/17/364802028/take-it-in-vape-is-the-oxford-dictionaries-word-of-the-year?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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poniedziałek, 17 listopada 2014

Ahead Of Ferguson Decision, Governor Declares Emergency

Gov. Jay Nixon's decision clears the way for the National Guard and state agencies to work together to help quell any potential unrest related to the Michael Brown case.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/17/364798060/ahead-of-ferguson-decision-governor-declares-emergency?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Top Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions

A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/17/364591114/top-spenders-on-capitol-hill-pay-billions-receive-trillions?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=business

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Baseball's Best, A Hitter And A Pitcher, Are From LA

For the Angels' Mike Trout, the third time was the charm. And Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers is just the 11th player to win MVP and Cy Young in the same season.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/13/363879264/baseballs-best-a-hitter-and-a-pitcher-are-from-la?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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Bill Cosby's Silence On Rape Allegations Makes Huge Media Noise

Bill Cosby's silence when asked by an NPR anchor about rape allegations made big media news. The ongoing controversy may also hint at a generational divide between his fans and his latest critics.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/17/364736453/bill-cosbys-silence-on-rape-allegations-makes-huge-media-noise?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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Brilliance In Bumps And Bruises, On Air And On Screen

New Jersey radio station WFMU prides itself on radically open programming ? like three hours of "Eleanor Rigby" covers. But as a new film shows, it can be tough to pay bills and maintain a mission.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/15/363541820/brilliance-in-bumps-and-bruises-on-air-and-on-screen?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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Start World Series Games Earlier; Let Us Sleep

Commentator Frank Deford says the Fall Classic could boost its sagging ratings by scheduling games early enough for people in the Eastern and Central Time Zones to see the end.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/10/29/359564306/start-world-series-games-earlier-let-us-sleep?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=opinion

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niedziela, 16 listopada 2014

Folk Alley Presents: B�la Fleck And Abigail Washburn

Watch the husband-and-wife banjo duo perform the chilling murder ballad "Shotgun Blues," a vengeful guilt trip of a tune, live from a New York stage.

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/364059344/folk-alley-presents-b-la-fleck-and-abigail-washburn?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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The Secrets Of The Coxswain

What we can learn about life from the leader of the crew.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/theprotojournalist/2014/11/11/356389612/the-secrets-of-the-coxswain?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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G20 Leaders Pledge Growth, Threaten More Sanctions On Russia

The meeting wrapped up with a pledge to grow global output by 2.1 percent in the next five years, but Russia's President Vladimir Putin got the cold shoulder.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/16/364479259/g20-leaders-pledge-growth-threaten-more-sanctions-on-russia?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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In Recruitment Efforts, ISIS Seeks To Evoke Deep Sympathies From Muslims

In spite of the brutality on display, ISIS is not having trouble attracting fighters to their cause. NPR's Arun Rath talks to Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution about how ISIS uses and appropriates religious terms.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/16/364545340/in-recruitment-efforts-isis-seeks-to-evoke-deep-sympathies-from-muslims?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Putin Leaves G-20 Meeting As Leaders Meet On Ukraine

Leaders who attended the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia head home after mixed results. Correspondent Mara Liasson speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about President Obama's overseas trip.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/16/364479384/putin-leaves-g-20-meeting-as-leaders-meet-on-ukraine?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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As A New 'Doctor Who' Season Ends, Have Its Stories Matched The Hero?

Britain's Doctor Who series finishes its first season with new hero Peter Capaldi on Saturday. TV critic Eric Deggans says Capaldi's portrayal of the Doctor is often better than the stories he's in.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362263680/as-a-new-doctor-who-season-ends-have-its-stories-matched-the-hero?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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sobota, 15 listopada 2014

When The Lights Go Down, Who Will Hear 'The Last Transmission'?

Famed film director Melvin Van Peebles joined the band The Heliocentrics to create music inspired by the sounds and signals of deep space exploration.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/15/363549424/when-the-lights-go-down-who-will-hear-the-last-transmission?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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After Catalonia's Independence Vote, An 'Homage' To George Orwell

This week Spain's northeast region voted in favor of independence. But the results weren't recognized by the Spanish government. The situation reminds poet Rowan Ricardo Phillips of a favorite book.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/14/363851154/after-catalonias-independence-vote-a-homage-to-george-orwell?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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Doctor, Put On Your PPE And Go Into The ETU, Stat!

The world of global health is an acronym soup. And the Ebola virus has generated its own list.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2014/11/14/364138036/doctor-put-on-your-ppe-and-go-into-the-etu-stat?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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Ebola In 3-D: A Video Game To Guide Health Care Workers Through A Ward

Oh no, I touched my face! Uh-oh, I sat on a bed. A hackathon is developing a video game to train doctors and nurses volunteering for Ebola duty in West Africa.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2014/11/12/362352246/ebola-in-3d-a-video-game-to-guide-healthcare-workers-through-a-ward?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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Comet Lander Deploys Drill, But Could Lose Power Tonight

Fearing that Philae's batteries won't last past Friday, engineers are looking at possible ways to help it get more power from its solar panels. One ray of hope: Its comet is heading toward the sun.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/14/364043089/comet-lander-s-mission-is-limited-by-power-concerns?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science

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In 'The Homesman,' A Most Unromantic American West

Hilary Swank and Tommy Lee Jones play two very different people taking a dangerous trip across the arid plains in a beautifully photographed film.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363049779/in-the-homesman-a-most-unromantic-american-west?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=movies

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piątek, 14 listopada 2014

T-Pain Rises Above The Haters

After initial success, the 30-year-old singer and songwriter, known for his Auto-Tuned hits, became a target for derision. It took time but now he's made it clear: "I'm not fake."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363759981/t-pain-rises-above-the-haters?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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Immigration Divides Washington; Permanent Resolution Unlikely

President Obama is planning to use his executive authority to offer temporary deportation relief to certain groups of immigrants. The Republicans say if he does, all bets are off.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363713055/immigration-divides-washington-permanent-resolution-unlikely?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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What Does It Mean To Be 'Articulate'?

Educator and poet Jamila Lyiscott is a "tri-tongued orator." She unpacks the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, family, and colleagues.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/14/362372282/what-does-it-mean-to-be-articulate?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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Obama, Congress Feuding Over Keystone Pipeline, Immigration

Obama and leaders in Congress all said they took last week's election results to mean the American people want them to work together and get things done. But the feuding has begun already.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/14/364138277/obama-congress-feuding-over-keystone-pipeline-immigration?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Comet Lander Deploys Drill, But Could Lose Power Tonight

Fearing that Philae's batteries won't last past Friday, engineers look at possible ways to help it get more power from its solar panels. One ray of hope: its comet is heading toward the sun.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/14/364043089/comet-lander-s-mission-is-limited-by-power-concerns?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Facebook Rolls Out New, Simpler Privacy Policy

The new privacy guidelines are one-third their previous length. But experts say it doesn't change how much data the company will continue to gather from users.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/13/363841657/facebook-rolls-out-new-simpler-privacy-policy?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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czwartek, 13 listopada 2014

The Man Behind The 'Morning Edition' Theme Music. Also, Lyrics!

Composer BJ Leiderman talks about writing the show's theme music and sings some of the lyrics that accompany that catchy tune.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/06/361807130/the-man-behind-the-morning-edition-theme-music-also-lyrics?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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Curtis McMurtry On Mountain Stage

McMurtry performs songs that reflect his family's tradition of character-driven storytelling.

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/363761266/curtis-mcmurtry-on-mountain-stage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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Amazon And Hachette Reach A Deal On E-Book Pricing

The multiyear agreement, which will take effect in early 2015, ends a months-long stalemate between the online retail giant and the publishing powerhouse.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/13/363794096/amazon-and-hachette-reach-a-deal-on-e-book-pricing?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=artslife

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Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana

The two bills' sponsors ? Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La. ? are heading toward a runoff election next month.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/13/363733379/congress-will-vote-on-keystone-xl-pipeline-with-an-eye-on-louisiana?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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Record Numbers Of Women, Minorities Make Up Incoming Congress

The incoming Congress will have the first black female Republican, a record number of women and minorities and the biggest GOP majority in the House since before World War II.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363713125/record-numbers-of-women-minorities-make-up-incoming-congress?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Auction Sets Record For Contemporary Art Sale

A record-breaking auction was held at Christie's International in New York on Wednesday. The event had been hyped for months, and it attracted some of the world's richest collectors.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363713062/auction-sets-record-for-contemporary-art-sale?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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środa, 12 listopada 2014

Farewell To Randy Jackson, An Example Of All That Ails 'American Idol'

As founding judge Randy Jackson announces his departure from American Idol, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says he embodies all that's wrong with a pioneering show that's become a pop culture cliche.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/12/363522824/farewell-to-randy-jackson-an-example-of-all-that-ails-american-idol?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Mitch McConnell's Mission: Making The Senate Work Again

Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell has wanted to be Senate majority leader since grade school. Now, as he starts his sixth term in office, he'll finally get his wish.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/12/363572856/mitch-mcconnells-mission-making-the-senate-work-again?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Baseball's Cy Young Awards Go To A Newcomer And A 3-Time Winner

The Los Angeles Dodger's Clayton Kershaw swept the voting for his third Cy Young, while Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians narrowly won his first.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/12/363621390/baseballs-cy-young-awards-go-to-a-newcomer-and-a-3-time-winner?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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'Washington Post' To Add Editor's Notes To Fareed Zakaria Columns

The editorial page editor of The Washington Post says he will append editor's notes to four columns by Fareed Zakaria, saying the columns failed to credit sources sufficiently.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/12/363579799/washington-post-to-add-editors-notes-to-fareed-zakaria-columns?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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An Artist Draws His Journey Away From War And Death, With Gratitude

Shigeru Mizuki's Showa 1944-1953 is the third volume of his massive, autobiographical history of Japan and WWII, packed with anger at generals who ordered him to die, and gratitude for his survival.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/12/363123600/an-artist-draws-his-journey-away-from-war-and-death-with-gratitude?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Affordable Care Act Has Many Political And Legal Challenges Ahead

The federal health exchange website is live this week for window shopping and people will begin to purchase new health insurance there on Saturday. But the Affordable Care Act still has many political and legal challenges ahead.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/11/363342263/affordable-care-act-has-many-political-and-legal-challenges-ahead?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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wtorek, 11 listopada 2014

Vet's Self-Cooling Prosthetic Could Help Amputees Beat The Heat

An Iraq war veteran has developed a better artificial leg with a cooling fan. Gary Walters says most prosthesis don't release heat, causing many amputees to stop wearing them.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/11/363313691/vets-self-cooling-prosthetic-could-help-amputees-beat-the-heat?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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WATCH: The Robotic Baby Penguin That Spies For Scientists

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are adorable. They're also pretty skittish when humans come around to collect data. Researchers at the University of Strasbourg have a solution: a penguin rover.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/11/08/362377186/watch-the-robotic-baby-penguin-that-spies-for-scientists?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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NFL, Broadway Fight FCC Auction Of Broadcast Spectrum

The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready to auction off more broadcast spectrum and that has the folks who use wireless microphones very worried.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/11/363342242/nfl-broadway-fight-fcc-auction-of-broadcast-spectrum?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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How A Tilt Toward Safety Stopped A Scientist's Virus Research

The U.S. government has stopped some experiments with dangerous viruses, saying the risks need to be reconsidered. Key work in one scientist's lab has been halted.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/11/07/361219361/how-a-tilt-toward-safety-stopped-a-scientists-virus-research?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science

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Accordionist Interprets French Waltz Tradition In 'Musette Explosion'

Will Holshouser has played all kinds of music on the accordion, including Cajun, avant garde jazz and indie rock. He joins Fresh Air's Terry Gross in her studio to play features from his new album.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/10/363051645/accordionist-interprets-french-waltz-tradition-in-musette-explosion?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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WATCH: The Robotic Baby Penguin That Spies For Scientists

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are adorable. They're also pretty skittish when humans come around to collect data. Researchers at the University of Strasbourg have a solution: a penguin rover.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/11/08/362377186/watch-the-robotic-baby-penguin-that-spies-for-scientists?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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poniedziałek, 10 listopada 2014

Houndmouth, 'For No One'

The Indiana band will release its second album in 2015. This early sample is a striking, vibrating, epic folk ballad with almost surreal imagery and a story line that twists in odd directions.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2014/11/10/363011083/houndmouth-for-no-one?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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Confirmation Of Mexican Students' Deaths Touches Off Protests

Violent protests broke out over news that the students had been killed, burned and their remains tossed in a river. The announcement that the case was solved didn't quelled public outcry.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/10/362952826/protests-break-out-after-mexico-announces-drug-gang-murdered-43-students?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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Sideline Robot Helps Trainers Spot Football Concussions

It's common for some clinics in rural America to consult medical specialists by video for difficult cases. Dartmouth is testing a robot that connects trainers to a neurologist who is miles away.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/11/06/359301692/sideline-robot-helps-trainers-spot-football-concussions?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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The White House Is Backing Strong Open Internet Rules

President Obama is calling on rule-makers to reclassify broadband as a public utility. It would give the FCC much broader authority to stop "fast lanes" and "slow lanes" to the Internet.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/11/10/363013806/the-white-house-is-backing-the-internet-in-a-major-way?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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Book News: PBS Promises 'Olympic-Style' Coverage Of Miami Book Fair

The network will feature the massive festival, which boasts hundreds of authors and countless more attendees, in a live webcast. Across the Atlantic, The Hunger Games is getting a theater adaptation.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/10/363012524/book-news-pbs-promises-olympic-style-coverage-of-miami-book-fair?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Politics In The News

Last week was tough for President Obama. After elections, Republicans took control of the Senate and added seats to the House. As Congress comes back into session, things might not be much better.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/10/362952861/politics-in-the-news?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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niedziela, 9 listopada 2014

New MLB Rule Cuts Home Plate Crashes, But Not Catcher Concussions

Major League Baseball is reviewing its controversial Rule 7.13, which bans most home plate collisions. Catchers actually face a bigger head-injury risk that the rule can't prevent.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/09/362459949/new-mlb-rule-cuts-home-plate-crashes-but-not-catcher-concussions?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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Popular 'Car Talk' Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At 77

Tom Magliozzi died on Monday of complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. Tom and his brother Ray were known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers. Their specialty: cars and puns.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/04/361320099/popular-car-talk-co-host-tom-magliozzi-dies-at-77?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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'Viva La Libert�' Offers Harmless Electoral Fun

NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews Viva la Libert, a lightweight Italian election comedy that might provide even Democrats with a smile this week.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362267885/viva-la-libert-offers-harmless-electoral-fun?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=movies

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Lee Ann Womack Scales Back And Goes Traditional And Moody

Womack, who had the hit "I Hope You Dance," hasn't released a new album since 2008. The sound of her new album The Way I'm Livin' is different from the country music dominating the industry.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362290363/lee-ann-womack-scales-back-and-goes-traditional-and-moody?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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Who Won Over Women In The Midterms?

Both Democrats and Republicans relied on women both at the polls and on the ticket in this week's midterm election. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates talks to Mara Liasson about how female candidates fared.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/08/362588069/who-won-over-women-in-the-midterms?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Killings By Mexican National Exposes Holes In Border Security

The killing of two Sacramento area sheriff's deputies by a Mexican national has prompted calls for stricter border security. The man accused of the killings had a long arrest and deportation record.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/08/362588076/killings-by-mexican-national-exposes-holes-in-border-security?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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sobota, 8 listopada 2014

What Is An Ending? 'Serial' And The Ongoing Story Of Wanting Too Much

A new and very popular podcast reporting over a period of weeks on a single crime story poses interesting questions about both telling true stories and writing fiction.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/11/05/356648995/what-is-an-ending-serial-and-the-ongoing-story-of-wanting-too-much?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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Two Americans Held In North Korea Are Released

Americans Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller, held for months in North Korea, have been freed as President Obama prepares to depart for a summit in Asia.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/08/362588062/two-americans-held-in-north-korea-are-released?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Battle Lines Drawn After Texas Town Bans Fracking

Residents of Denton, Texas, voted Tuesday to ban hydraulic fracturing in their city. It's the first time a city in the state ? where energy is king ? has voted to ban fracking.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/06/362086784/battle-lines-drawn-after-texas-town-bans-fracking?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science

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Killings By Mexican National Exposes Holes In Border Security

The killing of two Sacramento area sheriff's deputies by a Mexican national has prompted calls for stricter border security. The man accused of the killings had a long arrest and deportation record.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/08/362588076/killings-by-mexican-national-exposes-holes-in-border-security?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Liberia's 'Flags Of Convenience' Help It Stay Afloat

The weak Liberian economy has been hit by the Ebola crisis. One thing Liberia does have going for it is an unusual export ? its flag. The Liberian flag is the second most popular flag flown by international cargo ships and is a huge source of revenue.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362351967/liberias-flags-of-convenience-help-it-stay-afloat?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=business

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Tips For Avoiding Racial Missteps From The Makers Of 'Dear White People'

Dear White People, a much-hyped indie film about the racial politics at a fictional university, is in theaters now. But these video promos for it might be better than the movie.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/10/24/358555354/the-makers-of-dear-white-people-offer-up-tips-for-talking-about-race?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=opinion

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piątek, 7 listopada 2014

Loretta Lynch To Be Nominated As Next U.S. Attorney General

A lead federal prosecutor in New York City, Lynch will be introduced by President Obama at the White House on Saturday. Her office has handled old-school Mafia busts, cutting edge cybercrime and more.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/07/362374823/loretta-lynch-to-be-nominated-as-next-u-s-attorney-general?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Judge Approves Detroit's Plan To Exit Bankruptcy

The deal worked out by the city's emergency manager includes shedding $7 billion in debt and borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to implement the strategy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/07/362249186/judge-to-decide-today-on-detroits-plan-to-exit-bankruptcy?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Actor's Calendar: 'Girls,' 'Star Wars,' Taking Theater To The Military

Adam Driver is famous for his role in HBO's Girls and his major (and mysterious) part in the next Star Wars film. Less famous: The former Marine's nonprofit organization, Arts in the Armed Forces.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/01/360488579/actors-calendar-girls-star-wars-taking-theater-to-the-military?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=movies

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Vikings' Adrian Peterson Pleads No Contest In Child Abuse Case

The star running back avoided jail time after being indicted in September for using a wooden switch to punish his 4-year-old son. The case reignited the debate over corporal punishment in the U.S.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/04/361446243/vikings-adrian-peterson-pleads-no-contest-in-child-abuse-case?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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B-Pocalypse

A timid summer camper gathers up the courage to sign up for camp's wildest activity. Everyone assures her it's perfectly safe. What could go wrong?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/07/362267824/b-pocalypse?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Alaska Station Sets Dubious Record: Most Senate Campaign Ads

The Center for Public Integrity calculates that KTUU in Anchorage ran more U.S. Senate ads this cycle than any station in the country.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/06/362095959/alaska-station-sets-dubious-record-most-senate-campaign-ads?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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czwartek, 6 listopada 2014

From Blue Bleach To Hazmat Hacks, Students Take On Ebola Challenges

College students excel at thinking creatively under pressure. Now they're designing tools to confront the challenges of Ebola, including friendlier-looking protective gear and diagnostic aids.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2014/11/05/361445017/from-blue-bleach-to-hazmat-hacks-students-take-on-ebola-challenges?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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Congressional Republicans Consider Energy Agenda

Republicans will control both houses of Congress, giving energy firms allies on Capitol Hill. Among the issues lawmakers may take up: the Keystone XL pipeline and lifting the ban on crude exports.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/06/361942887/congressional-republicans-consider-energy-agenda?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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McConnell Faces Challenges From GOP Conservatives, Obama's Veto Pen

Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell is in line to go from the Senate's minority leader to majority leader. He will have a majority smaller than the one Democrat Harry Reid has enjoyed.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/06/361942866/mcconnell-faces-challenges-from-gop-conservatives-obama-s-veto-pen?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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2015 Emoji Update Will Include More Diverse Skin Tones

The Unicode Consortium had previously backed only one skin color, a yellow-orange tone it considered generic. But the group threw away that approach after a wide call for more variety.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/04/361489535/2015-emoji-update-will-include-more-diverse-skin-tones?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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'Interstellar': A Good Old-Fashioned Chunk Of Sci-Fi Silliness

Christopher Nolan's film stars Matthew McConaughey as an astronaut who takes his ship through a wormhole to another galaxy to find a home for earth's inhabitants. It's cool, awe-inspiring and goofy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/05/361763577/interstellar-a-good-old-fashioned-chunk-of-sci-fi-silliness?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=artslife

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Chevron Spends Big, And Loses Big, In A City Council Race

Tuesday's elections weren't just bad news for Democrats. Oil giant Chevron got clobbered in a city election in Richmond, Calif., that was widely seen as a referendum on the company itself.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/05/361875792/chevron-spends-big-and-loses-big-in-a-city-council-race?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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środa, 5 listopada 2014

Tensions Rise In Jerusalem After Second Attack

A Palestinian driver crashed into Israeli pedestrians, killing one, for the second time in weeks. Tensions are rising in Jerusalem over the most inflammatory issue between Israelis and Palestinians ? the Old City Hill that is holy to both sides.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/05/361820824/tensions-rise-in-jerusalem-after-second-attack?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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How Did Berkeley Pass A Soda Tax? Bloomberg's Cash Didn't Hurt

The American Beverage Association poured tons of cash into the effort to defeat the penny-per-ounce sugary-drink tax. But the effort to pass the tax also got cash infusions from some big-name donors.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/11/05/361793296/how-did-berkeley-pass-a-soda-tax-bloombergs-cash-didnt-hurt?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Sen. Joe Manchin: In Midterms, 'We Lost The Middle ... The Moderates'

Robert Siegel speaks with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about the election results in his state.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/05/361820782/sen-joe-manchin-in-midterms-we-lost-the-middle-the-moderates?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Re-Compositions, Not Covers: Sam Amidon's Personal Folk Collages

On his new album, Lily-O, the folk musician approaches the genre with a sense of adventure, not reverence. In the process, he makes parts of our musical past viscerally present to us.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/361184525/re-compositions-not-covers-sam-amidons-personal-folk-collages?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=music

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2-Day Appeal Hearing To Consider Ray Rice's NFL Case

An independent arbiter in New York on Wednesday begins hearing Ray Rice's appeal of his lifetime ban from the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to testify, as are other key executives.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/05/361676925/2-day-appeal-hearing-to-consider-ray-rice-s-nfl-case?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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Kansas Republicans Breathe A Sigh Of Relief

While Kansas is typically a deeply conservative red state, this year two of the party's leaders found themselves in fights for their political lives ? and they won.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/05/361676904/kansas-republicans-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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wtorek, 4 listopada 2014

Co-Pilot Killed In SpaceShipTwo Crash Was Experienced And Steady

Mike Alsbury, 39, died when Virgin Galactic's prototype reusable space plane apparently broke apart in midair over the Mojave Desert during a test flight on Friday.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/02/360873395/co-pilot-killed-in-spaceshiptwo-crash-was-experienced-and-steady?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=business

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After 'Fifty Shades,' Could This Be The Next Big Online Hit?

After is an epic, erotic fan fiction loosely based on the British boy band One Direction. It's being republished by Simon & Schuster, which is hoping the story's online fans will buy it in book form.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/360209628/after-fifty-shades-could-this-be-the-next-big-online-hit?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=business

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2015 Emoji Update Will Include More Diverse Skin-Tones

The Unicode Consortium had previously backed only one skin color, a yellow-orange tone it considered generic. But the group threw away that approach after a wide call for more variety.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/04/361489535/2015-emoji-update-will-include-more-diverse-skin-tones?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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400 Years After Death, El Greco Receives Celebration He Sought

The painter had mixed fortunes in life, but his works are receiving the royal treatment in Crete and Spain on the 400th anniversary of his death.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/11/04/357624788/400-years-after-death-el-greco-receives-celebration-he-sought?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=artslife

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Wounded In Combat, U.S. Troops Go Back For A 'Proper Exit'

For some U.S. troops who left Iraq and Afghanistan by medevac, a return trip to these countries allows them to depart on their own terms.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/11/04/361155634/wounded-in-combat-u-s-troops-go-back-for-a-proper-exit?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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'Car Talk' Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At 77

As half of the wisecracking NPR radio show, Tom Magliozzi made us laugh at our car problems. He and his brother, Ray, also taught us how things work.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/03/360340663/car-talk-co-host-tom-magliozzi-dies-at-77?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=artslife

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poniedziałek, 3 listopada 2014

After Mass Protests, Hungary Gives Up On Internet Tax

The government had proposed taxing Internet usage, but opponents claimed it the government was trying to impose a digital iron curtain on Hungary.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/10/31/360452546/after-mass-protests-hungary-gives-up-on-internet-tax?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=technology

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With Style And Silo, 'Modern Farmer' Melds Agrarian With Urban Hip

Modern Farmer is less than two years old but it's already won a National Magazine Award. "We're making fun of ourselves, in a way, because we don't know anything about farming," says the editor.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/10/30/360181799/with-style-and-silo-modern-farmer-melds-agrarian-with-urban-hip?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=science

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Picking The Locks: Redefining Copyright Law In The Digital Age

In his new book, Cory Doctorow shows creators how to survive in the digital age. He says the problem with copyright law is tech platforms have more control over content than the people who make it.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/360196476/picking-the-locks-redefining-copyright-law-in-the-digital-age?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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'Our Secret Life': Watching The Quirky Criterion Classics

J.M. Tyree and Michael McGriff spent a year watching the entire Criterion Collection of classic films. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to them about their new book, Our Secret Life in the Movies.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/02/360859192/our-secret-life-watching-the-quirky-criterion-classics?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=movies

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Hyundai, Kia Fined $100 Million Over Misleading Gas Mileage Figures

The companies misstated how efficient 1.2 million of its cars were. The Justice Department, which brought complaints under the Clean Air Act, called the settlement "unprecedented."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/03/361146128/hyundai-kia-fined-100-million-over-misleading-gas-mileage-figures?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Ray Rice Hearing, LeBron James Playing This Week In Sports

The baseball season is officially over and that means basketball has begun. NPR's Scott Simon talks sports with NPR's Tom Goldman.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/01/360629498/ray-rice-hearing-labron-james-playing-this-week-in-sports?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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niedziela, 2 listopada 2014

With Human Pyramids, Catalans Reach For Independence

The 18th-century Catalan tradition of castelling, the building of human towers, or castles, is undergoing a renaissance today. This has accompanied a rise in Catalan nationalism.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/10/21/357822006/with-human-pyramids-catalans-reach-for-independence?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world

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From Bad To Worse: A Tough Day For The Washington Redskins

It began with a bus crash and protests over the team's name and ended with a 29-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/11/02/360950661/from-bad-to-worse-a-tough-day-for-the-washington-redskins?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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Former NPR Head Remembered For His Humor, Love Of Baseball.

Robert Siegel offers his personal memories of former NPR President Frank Mankiewicz, who died Thursday at age 90. Mankiewicz was also remembered for being Sen. Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign manager.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/10/24/358631201/former-npr-head-remembered-for-his-humor-love-of-baseball?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=media

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Betty White, The Golden Girl From The Golden Days Of Television

The Hot in Cleveland actress got her start over 60 years ago on a live TV show called Hollywood on Television. Now she's 92 years old, but she says that's no reason to quit show business.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/11/02/360425512/betty-white-the-golden-girl-from-the-golden-days-of-television?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr

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College Football Might Not Look That Much Different Without BCS

The much-despised Bowl Championship Series is gone and in its place is the playoff fans have wanted for years. So that's the end of the controversy, right? Stefan Fatsis talks to Audie Cornish.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/10/31/360461209/college-football-might-not-look-that-much-different-without-bcs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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College Football Might Not Look That Much Different Without BCS

The much-despised Bowl Championship Series is gone and in its place is the playoff fans have wanted for years. So that's the end of the controversy, right? Stefan Fatsis talks to Audie Cornish.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/10/31/360461209/college-football-might-not-look-that-much-different-without-bcs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports

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