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Massive Tornado Takes Aim At Moore, Oklahoma
May 21, 2013 | KGOU · It's been a difficult night for rescuers in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Crews have been digging through what's left of neighborhoods searching for survivors after Monday's deadly tornado.
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Unclear Laws May Have Contributed to Tax-Exempt Controversy
May 21, 2013 | NPR · IRS and Treasury officials can expect a hard time in their appearances on Capitol Hill Tuesday. A key question that so far has not gotten much attention: How did it come to be that social welfare organizations became vehicles for political activity?
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Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty
May 21, 2013 | KHN · In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.
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What Makes Startup Tumblr Worth $1.1 Billion?
May 20, 2013 | NPR · In the boldest move yet by new CEO Marissa Mayer, Yahoo will buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion. The move is a bet that Tumblr's large community of users is a source of potential profits. While Tumblr is a fast-growing startup, it has not generated significant revenue.
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With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.
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Iran's 'Zahra' Tells Alternate Tale Of Presidential Campaign
May 20, 2013 | NPR · What do you do when you can't openly wage a campaign for the presidency? Some Iranians inside and outside the country have turned to the heroine of an online graphic novel who has embarked on a virtual campaign.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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'Space Oddity' In Space: Yes, Astronauts Are Still The Coolest Humans
May 13, 2013 — If you were an astronaut, isn't a David Bowie cover what you'd be doing?
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If Jeff Probst Were President
May 8, 2013 — Our imagination takes us to President Jeff Probst's State Of The Union address.
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Cleansing The Palate And Spitting Up Feathers: The International Festival Of Owls
Feb 28, 2013 — Sometimes you don't want entertainment that comes on a screen or even in a book. Sometimes you just want to take apart some owl pellets.
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10 Clues That The Zombie Outbreak Being Announced On Your Television Is Not A Hoax
Feb 12, 2013 — A recent emergency announcement of a zombie attack turned out to be a hoax. But how would you identify the real thing? Thank goodness we have some ideas.
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Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Get Severance: Interview With An Iron
Feb 6, 2013 — We talk with the Monopoly iron about its career as a token.
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A Memorized Poem 'Lives With You Forever,' So Choose Carefully
Jan 19, 2013 — As poet Jean Sprackland told NPR's Scott Simon, a poem you learn by heart becomes a part of you. In that case, choosing what works to memorize is a big decision. We have 10 suggestions, based on the Poetry By Heart anthology; what would you recommend?
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Dear Reader: Yes, There's A Reason People Asked Dear Abby For Advice
Jan 17, 2013 — "Dear Abby" columnist Pauline Phillips died Wednesday. We take a moment to answer a question we weren't actually asked: Why do people ask strangers for advice anyway?
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The 'Calm Act' Will Quiet Down Commercials, So What Should Congress Do Next?
Dec 13, 2012 — Congress isn't sitting around quietly while commercials get louder. It's actually illegal now for commercials to blast into your ears more loudly than programming. But why stop there? We've got suggested ordinances to reduce noise from construction, bagpipes, and snowblowers.
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The Fundamentals Of Battle: 'Star Wars' Versus 'Star Trek'
Nov 14, 2012 — We turn our attention to a poll about one of the great pop culture questions.
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The Fundamentals Of Battle: Cats Versus Dogs
Nov 13, 2012 — We open up a question that has stumped us for ages: cats or dogs?
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