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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.
 
Mont. One-Room School House Boasts International Diversity
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block talks to teacher Shelly Hoisington. Hoisington teaches fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade at McCormick Elementary School — a one-room school in Troy, Mont. Hoisington recently convinced Gov. Steve Bullock to speak at the graduation ceremony for the five students in eighth grade.
 

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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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Michael Apted Loves NPR
Mar 26, 2013 — Director Michael Apted has been into our studios so many times, he needs his own office. But we'll start with his own I Heart NPR photo.
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William H. Macy Hearts NPR
Mar 19, 2013 — William H. Macy talks with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about convincing the Coen brothers to cast him in Fargo, and convincing the audience that his Shameless character Frank Gallagher is indeed redeemable.
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Adrian Younge Loves NPR
Mar 14, 2013 — Composer and producer Adrian Younge spoke with Fresh Air Host Terry Gross about his new albums, his influences, and why soul music and film scores are so similar. See him show off his latest collaboration too - Younge ft. NPR love.
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Bradley Cooper Hearts NPR
Feb 21, 2013 — Oscar nominee and People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' Bradley Cooper talked to Fresh Air Host Terry Gross about watching movies with his dad, the film that made him want to be an actor and crying like a hyena opposite Robert De Niro. See the Fresh Air fan here, loving NPR.
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Dustin Hoffman Hearts NPR
Jan 23, 2013 — Dustin Hoffman joined Fresh Air Host Terry Gross to talk aging, guns, his long movie career and his directorial debut with the new movie Quartet. While the rest of LA was just waking up, Dustin Hoffman took a moment after his 7:15 a.m. interview to show off his love for NPR.
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NPR In The News: Comics Edition
Oct 31, 2012 — You hear her almost every day, and she's also been featured in print and on TV and movie screens. Now, Fresh Air Host Terry Gross makes an appearance in a rather unexpected medium: the Pearls Before Swine comic strip
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Andrew Rannells Loves NPR
Sep 12, 2012 — While Andrew Rannells was at NPR West for an interview with Fresh Air Host Terry Gross, we snapped this photo of him showing some animated love for NPR.
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NPR In The News: 25 Years Fresh Edition
Aug 22, 2012 — Fresh Air host Terry Gross gets personal in The New York Times and Vanity Fair.
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Dean Norris Hearts NPR
Aug 6, 2012 — Actor Dean Norris spoke with NPR host Terry Gross on Fresh Air today about his role as DEA agent Hank Schrader on AMC's Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad.
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Aaron Sorkin Loves NPR
Jul 16, 2012 — Today on NPR's Fresh Air, Aaron Sorkin chatted with host Terry Gross about his writing style and influences, the mixed reviews of his new show, and a quintessential Sorkin-scene: "the walk and talk." The writer then took a turn in front of our camera to join the "I Heart NPR" campaign.
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