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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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Paparazzi Descend On Wait Wait... Cinecast!
May 7, 2013 — On May 2, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! beamed our beloved news-quiz show into neighborhood movie theaters from Seattle to Miami. And what would our quasi-Hollywood event be like without paparazzi? We kept the flashes popping all night long so we could share the fun.
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'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' Makes A Trailer
Apr 3, 2013 — In preparation for the Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! cinema event on May 2, Host Peter Sagal and the team set up at a professional studio to make a trailer. Things went about as well as you'd expect.
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Photos From Michele Norris' Interview With 'Lean In' Author Sheryl Sandberg
Mar 15, 2013 — Read a recap and see photos from last night's sold-out event in Washington, D.C.
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Live Stream 'The National Conversation,' Today At 12:30 PM (ET)
Mar 5, 2013 — Watch The National Conversation live today - NPR Correspondent Tom Gjelten moderates a discussion around views on Iran and its policies from 20 Arab and Muslim nations. Hear from panelists Haleh Esfandiari, Marc Lynch, Hisham Melhem and Barbara Slavin.
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'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' On The Silver Screen, Coming May 2013
Feb 5, 2013 — That's right, watch the week's news get the treatment it deserves when the NPR news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! brings its star power to big screens across the country in a special LIVE performance on May 2, 2013.
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Live Webcast 'The National Conversation,' Today At 12:30 PM (ET)
Jan 30, 2013 — Today, watch live as NPR Host Guy Raz moderates The National Conversation event at The Wilson Center. Panelists Natan Sachs, Aaron David Miller, Samuel Lewis and David Horovitz discuss the state of U.S.-Israel relations.
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'Political Junkie' Fuels Inauguration Talk With Fun And Politics On The Same Stage
Jan 21, 2013 — A "Political Junkie Road Show" in review: the interactive show met an enthusiastic crowd, with residents of the nation's capital gearing up for an atypical weekend of Presidential Inauguration.
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Have A Pre-Inauguration Ball: 'Political Junkie' Live Event In Washington, D.C.
Jan 11, 2013 — Heard hilariously tackling America's true pastime every Wednesday on NPR's Talk of the Nation, program host Neal Conan and ad hoc "Political Junkie" Ken Rudin are breaking out of the studio for a live, pre-inauguration celebration. Join them at D.C.'s Sixth & I, on Wed, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m.
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Don't Get Hacked: A Judge's Tips for Success at the 2012 Election Hackathon
Oct 5, 2012 — NPR is participating in this weekend's Election Hackathon, so we sat down with NPR judge Brian Boyer and Kate Myers from our social media team for some for some insight and a preview of what to expect.
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Live Stream the National Conversation Today at 12:30 PM (ET)
Oct 3, 2012 — Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will be joined by top research and policy leaders in U.S.-China relations with NPR moderator Melissa Block to discuss China's new leadership transition and its possible implications for the United States.
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