May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Yahoo is expected to announce Monday that it's acquiring the social media site Tumblr, in a deal The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets are reporting to be worth about $1.1 billion. Some analysts are calling the acquisition an effort by Yahoo to be "cool and relevant" again.
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Yahoo To Buy Tumblr In An Attempt To Revitalize Itself
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May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Yahoo is expected to announce Monday that it's acquiring the social media site Tumblr, in a deal The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets are reporting to be worth about $1.1 billion. Some analysts are calling the acquisition an effort by Yahoo to be "cool and relevant" again.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Calif. Law To Require Ships To Cut Pollution
by Kirk Siegler
May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — California is about to become the first state to require shore power at its ports. A new law requires at least half of a shipping line's fleet to shut down their diesel engines and plug into shore-side electric power when they unload their cargo. It's part of a larger effort to cut pollution at the state's busiest ports. But costs have been a sticking point.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Why Congress Has Reasons Not To Be Bipartsan
May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Some political columnists say President Obama needs to exercise more "leadership" to bend a divided Congress to his will. But congressional Republicans have little incentive to cooperate with the president. And the more he "leads," the harder it may be for them to follow.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Why Seeds Are An Economical Choice For Vegetable Gardeners
by Sasa Woodruff
May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — More and more gardeners are bypassing the local nursery and instead starting their veggies from seed. Seeds are often cheaper and they give growers a bigger choice of varieties. At a community garden in Venice, Calif., students learn the ins and outs of gardening from scratch.Seeds Are An Economical Choice For Vegetable Gardeners
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Politics In The News
by David Greene
May 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — David Greene talks to regular contributor Cokie Roberts about how a barrage of controversies over Libya, the IRS and reporters' phone records could affect President Obama's agenda and the 2014 elections.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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