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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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'Nobody's Perfect'
Oct 26, 2011 — Umpires sometimes make bad calls. Should we find better ways to call plays in baseball? For example, should we adopt instant replay more widely? The view from philosophy.
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How Can We Have An Election If The World Series Isn't Over Yet?
Oct 6, 2010 — Right now, Games Six and Seven of the Series are scheduled to be played after Election Day. It may not be a constitutional crisis, but it does seem a hazard to the natural order of things.
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WORLD CHAMPION YANKEES Visit President Obama At The White House
Apr 26, 2010 — The World Champion New York Yankees celebrated their 27th title last year, and today they visited President Obama at the White House.  Obama, a White Sox fan, was respectful, given the circumstances.
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10 Reasons The Phillies Will Take World Series
Oct 30, 2009 — There were some harsh words said about the Phillies baseball team on today's program. So as the World Series swings back to my hometown, I'd just like to offer 10 reasons why the Phillies will definitely win the World Series ...
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Laugh About Stressful Days
Oct 24, 2008 — If the day is stressful, then go with the flow, until you find a laugh around the bend. We did it today.
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Giants Take 2-Game World Series Lead With 'Small Ball,' 'Slap & Score'
Oct 26, 2012 — A bunt that only traveled about 40 feet may turn out to be one of the World Series' most important moments. It pushed the Giants' first run across the plate. San Francisco and Detroit resume play Saturday night.
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Boom, Boom, Boom! 'Kung Fu Panda' Joins Elite Club With Three Homers
Oct 25, 2012 — San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is only the fourth player to have knocked the ball out of the park three times in one World Series game. His team beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Game 1.
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Tigers & Giants Have Been To Series Many Times, But Never Together
Oct 24, 2012 — Not a seamhead? Trapped in a conversation about the World Series, which starts tonight? Here are a couple bits of baseball trivia you can drop before pretending to get a phone call and scurrying away.
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Giants Beat Cardinals, Head To World Series
Oct 23, 2012 — The San Francisco Giants came back to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game 7 of the National League championship series Monday. They face the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.
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Tigers Sweep Yankees To Advance To The World Series
Oct 18, 2012 — The Tigers won 8-1 for a four-game sweep of the American League championship series. It's their second trip to the World Series in seven years. They'll face either defending champions St. Louis Cardinals or the San Francisco Giants.
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