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AP Case Adds To Obama Team's Tough Record On Leaks
May 17, 2013 | NPR · His administration has prosecuted six people for giving reporters information about secret national security operations — twice as many cases as all previous presidents combined. Amid criticism from First Amendment advocates, the White House insists it values both press freedoms and national security.
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Weighing Freedom Of The Press Against Public Safety
May 17, 2013 | NPR · The Justice Department has been scrutinized this week for secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press reporters and editors while investigating the disclosure of a CIA operation to thwart a terrorist attack. Steve Inskeep talks to Floyd Abrams, a leading First Amendment lawyer, about how the Constitution and the law treat press freedom.
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Select Young Afghans Chosen As Commandoes In Training
May 17, 2013 | NPR · From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen, Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014.
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Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains
May 18, 2013 | NPR · More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.
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Week In News: A Rough Week For The White House
May 18, 2013 | NPR · With the White House embroiled in three concurrent scandals this week, Weekends on All Things Considered host Jacki Lyden speaks with James Fallows, national correspondent with The Atlantic, about the way forward for the president and for Congress, with recent history as their guide.
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Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.
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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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These Dogs, Cats And Robots Have A Few 'Tiny Confessions'
May 7, 2013 — A new book features a dog who tells you quite honestly that he read a book he should not have read.
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A Banana With Dreadlocks: A Study In Misery
Apr 30, 2013 — It's hard to believe this video is real, but it was on the local news and everything.
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Nobody, Not Even Your Mom, Has Such Small Hands: 10 Other Products 'For Her'
Aug 28, 2012 — We take a moment to consider the "Bic For Her" pen and what other products might follow in its wake.
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Implausibles, Assemble!: Other Hollywood Character Pile-Ups We'd Like To See
May 3, 2012 — With The Avengers arriving in theaters, we think about what other motley collections of movie characters we could put together for superfilms.
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It's Been Too Long Since We Watched This Dancing Traffic Reporter
Apr 27, 2012 — Please enjoy this local traffic reporter who, when he's not busy, gets down.
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Can Penguins Replace Angry Birds As The Workday's Most Tempting Distraction?
Mar 8, 2012 — If you're just getting way too much done at work, you'll want to make sure to check out the new Penguin Cam.
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Happy Friday! Be Glad Television Doesn't Do THIS Anymore
Jan 13, 2012 — A completely random video shows off just how bad television specials used to be.
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Callin' Oates: The Hotline You Don't Need (But Might Call Anyway)
Dec 21, 2011 — A new hotline puts the music of Hall & Oates at your fingertips. The question, of course, is: Why?
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Is Your Smart Hat A Good Idea?: A Gentle Suggestion To The Sorely Tempted
Dec 21, 2011 — The fedora makes many appearances during festive times of year. But is it wise?
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The 20 Unhappiest People You Meet In The Comments Sections Of Year-End Lists
Dec 14, 2011 — Now is the time when critics make their year-end lists. Unfortunately, you cannot please everyone, and if enough people read your list, you will eventually run into these 20 unhappy people.
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