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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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Moore, Okla., Tornado Was 'Storm Of Storms'
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block and Robert Siegel give the latest in Oklahoma after a huge tornado tore through the state on Monday.
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Okla. Tornado Survivors Try To Collect Lives After Storm
May 21, 2013 | NPR · For some neighbors in Moore, Okla., the decision of taking cover away from home or sheltering in place made the difference between life and death.
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Storm Chasers Seek Thrills, But Also Chance To Warn Others
May 21, 2013 | NPR · When disaster strikes, our natural instinct is to take cover and seek shelter. But in severe weather, especially the type that breeds tornadoes like we saw in Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest this week, there are those who ride toward the storm.
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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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Natalie Maines Hearts NPR
May 3, 2013 — Many know Natalie Maines as the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks. After some time off, Maines is back with a solo album called Mother, and she came in to talk about it with All Things Considered Host Melissa Block. She didn't stop there either. See her here, showing off some NPR love.
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Jonathan Levine Loves NPR
Mar 9, 2013 — Director Jonathan Levine is more comfortable behind the camera, but he posed for us anyway. Hear him talk to NPR's Audie Cornish on All Things Considered about his zombie romantic comedy Warm Bodies.
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Maya Rudolph And Gretchen Lieberum Love NPR
Jan 9, 2013 — Actress Maya Rudolph and jazz musician Gretchen Lieberum had a band back in college, and now they're back together as Princess, a Prince cover band. While they still might love Prince more, they've clearly reserved some love for NPR.
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Rob Delaney Hearts NPR
Dec 18, 2012 — Comedian Rob Delaney will say anything on Twitter to get a laugh, even if it's not something he really believes, but we're pretty sure his love for NPR is the real deal.
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Keira Knightley Hearts NPR
Dec 12, 2012 — Actress Keira Knightley plays the title role in Anna Karenina, the latest film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel. Knightley joined NPR Host Guy Raz to talk about how she and director Joe Wright went about making a familiar story new, and afterwards was gracious to share her NPR love.
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Carol Burnett Loves NPR
Oct 16, 2012 — While in for an interview with All Things Considered Weekend Host Guy Raz, we snapped a photo of Carol Burnett loving NPR.
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'Looper' Director Rian Johnson Hearts NPR
Oct 1, 2012 — Looper director Rian Johnson posed to show NPR some love, even though according to him, "guys like me prefer to be on the other side of the camera."
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Metric Bandmates Emily Haines & James Shaw Love NPR
Jul 2, 2012 — Musicians Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric spoke with NPR's Laura Sullivan on All Things Considered this weekend about the band's new album Synthetica. The pair make a statement about their love for NPR, and perhaps about how to look way cool while casually wearing sunglasses.
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Billy Corgan Rocks NPR Love
Jun 25, 2012 — The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan joined NPR's Guy Raz on All Things Considered yesterday to talk about the band's new album Oceania. Billy didn't hold back on showing some NPR love during his visit. Rock on.
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Rubio On Compromise, Immigration And His 'Union Activist' Past
Jun 21, 2012 — Sen. Marco Rubio talked to NPR's Robert Siegel about his evolution from liberal child to Tea Party darling. The senator viewed as a potential Republican vice presidential choice has just released a new memoir.
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