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Court Case Winds Down In New York's Stop-And-Frisk Challenge
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Closing arguments in the lawsuit challenging New York City's stop-and-frisk policy begin Monday in federal court. The plaintiffs in the class action trial claim police officers were pressured to stop, question and frisk hundreds of thousands of people each year — even establishing quotas.
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Is There Really A Second-Term Curse?
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Whether it's Richard Nixon's resignation or Bill Clinton's impeachment, presidents tend to have a tough time during the back half of an eight-year presidency.
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After Nearly 50 Years, Burmese Leader Comes To Washington
May 20, 2013 | NPR · It's been a while since the last visit by a head of state from Myanmar. The last time was 47 years ago, when the country was still known as Burma. As President Thein Sein arrives at the White House Monday, some will hail him as a reformer who set his country on the path to democracy. Others may protest his arrival, as excessive recognition for a head of state that has presided over continuing human rights abuses.
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What Makes Start-Up 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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It's All About How You Lace Your Loafers
Dec 8, 2009 — The CIA used some familiar magic tricks to communicate during the Cold War. Check out the Boston Globe's slideshow.
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Many Call It Torture: Does It Work?
Aug 25, 2009 — One man's "harsh interrogation tactics" are another's "torture." The elephant in the room is: do any of these "enhanced" methods work?
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CIA Abuse: Let The Opinions Begin!
Aug 24, 2009 — A new CIA report on interrogation and alleged abuses drops, and a former CIA lawyer gets a jump start on the op-ed pages.
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Sy Hersh, On Assassinations
Jul 21, 2009 — In the wake of yesterday's show on the CIA and assassinations, some extra-credit readings.
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Justice Department To Share Secret Drone Memo With Congress
Feb 6, 2013 — The decision to grant lawmakers access to the classified information comes a day before the president's pick to head the CIA has his confirmation hearing. The classified information details the rationale for targeted strikes against U.S. citizens believed to have links to al-Qaida.
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Talk Of Delaying Brennan Nomination 'Unfortunate,' White House Says
Jan 9, 2013 — Republican senators have said they may try to hold up John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director until they hear more about the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi and more about his views on "enhanced interrogation."
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Counterterrorism Adviser Brennan To Be Tapped For CIA
Jan 7, 2013 — John Brennan is one of the president's top national security aides. A veteran of the CIA, he was the agency's deputy executive director during President George W. Bush's administration. Brennan has said he opposed many of the Bush administration's policies, including the use of waterboarding.
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No Federal 'Cyberstalking' Charges Against Woman In Petraeus Affair
Dec 18, 2012 — Paula Broadwell, whose affair with retired Gen. David Petraeus led to his resignation from the post of CIA director, will not face federal charges related to the alleged cyberstalking of another woman, according to a letter sent by the Justice Department to Broadwell's attorney.
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Report: Benghazi 'Talking Points' Watered Down By CIA, Not White House
Dec 4, 2012 — "Officials from a cross-section of agencies" tell The Wall Street Journal that references to al-Qaida were removed to protect sources. Those sources say the White House did not drive that decision. The wording, used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, has come under criticism.
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Lawmakers Have More Questions On Benghazi Talking Points
Nov 18, 2012 — Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Congress had asked the White House to explain the Obama administration's talking points in the aftermath of the attack.
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