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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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Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building
May 19, 2013 | NPR · The iconic Industrial Trust Tower in downtown Providence is empty for the first time in 85 years. Developers want to turn it into luxury apartments — and want the state and city to pay for it. But Providence — like the rest of Rhode Island — faces its own economic problems, as well as a recent failed investment.
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Remembering The Long Lost Germans Of Texas
May 19, 2013 | NPR · More than a century ago, German settlers found a pocket of Texas to call home between Austin and San Antonio. And once the local lingo merged with their own language, it proved to be an interesting dialect. Weekends on All Things Considered host Jacki Lyden speaks with University of Texas professor Hans Boas, who has been archiving the last remaining speakers of this unique blend.
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The Unsuccessful Quest For A Universal Language
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Within science circles, trying to come up with a new universal language was a trendy past-time in the 17th Century. Even the man who discovered gravity, Sir Isaac Newton, took a stab at it. Arika Okrent, editor-at-large at TheWeek.com, talks about its failure to catch on with Weekends on All Things Considered host Jacki Lyden.
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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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Notes On A Sex Scandal: Rebounding From Disgrace
Apr 11, 2013 — Politicians who were caught up in sex scandals have often achieved second careers in media and lobbying. Now, some want to return to elective office.
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Beyond The Call Of Duty: A Short List Of Heroic Acts By Politicians
Apr 13, 2012 — Newark Mayor Cory Booker is part of an elite list of politicians who have rescued people in distress. Here's a partial list of other elected officials who've gone beyond the call of duty.
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Mitt Romney In Iowa Calls Arnold Schwarzenegger 'My Friend'
May 27, 2011 — Arnold Schwarzenegger might be a little radioactive right about now, especially in a state full of social conservatives like Iowa. But that didn't stop Mitt Romney who was campaigning in Des Moines Friday from referring to the former California governor as "my friend."
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Schwarzenegger Case Prompts Question: Why Do Politicians Keep Shocking Us?
May 17, 2011 — Politicians are probably no more prone to immorality and hypocrisy than the general populace. Divorce courts and prisons are full of non-politicians. So why does it seem so much more shocking when politicians, who are humans after all, get caught out doing wrong?
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Beneath NPR's Poll, The 'Tyranny Of Constituency'
Jun 18, 2010 — NPR's "Battleground Poll" not only shows that Republicans may make gains, but also the power of gerrymandered districts in today's political debate.
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A Very Different Stroke: The Gary Coleman For Governor Campaign
Jun 3, 2010 — Remembering Gary Coleman, who died recently, and who ran a mostly-forgotten campaign for governor of California during the recall election of 2003.
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News About Child Brings Schwarzenegger's Political Career Full Circle
May 17, 2011 — When he got into politics in 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger fended off allegations that he had groped and humiliated women in the past. Now he's no longer governor of California, and there's word that he fathered a child with an aide a decade ago.
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'Bomb Factory' In California Home Leads To State Of Emergency
Dec 2, 2010 — Authorities discovered what may be the largest cache of homemade explosives ever found in one location in the U.S.
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Schwarzenegger Pokes Fun At Palin: Can't See Russia As He Flies Over Alaska
Sep 10, 2010 — The California Republican's "tweet" is a bit of a humorous jab. Palin will forever be linked with something that's often misquoted.
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