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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. NPR's Margot Adler looks at how each side has presented its case so far.
 
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Is There Really A Second-Term Curse?
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Whether it's President Richard Nixon's resignation or President Bill Clinton's impeachment, presidents tend to have a tough time during the back half of an eight-year presidency.
 
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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College Republicans Offer GOP Advice For Winning Over Their Generation
Feb 16, 2013 — NPR speaks with a group of college Republicans at Ohio State University about the president's policies, his popularity with their peers, and what the GOP needs to do to win more young votes.
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January 25th show
Jan 25, 2011 — In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, constitutionalism, and a preview of tonight's State of the Union Address. In the second hour, author Stanley Fish on writing a sentence, and the Al-Jazeera leaks.
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The State Of The Union In 10 Headlines
Feb 13, 2013 — What's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered. Headline writers have zeroed in on the president's talk about lifting the middle class, getting the economy moving and new gun laws.
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Newtown Teacher Among First Lady's State Of The Union Guests
Feb 12, 2013 — Judging from the people invited to sit with the first lady, the subjects the president will focus on include gun violence, the economy and the war in Afghanistan.
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Report: Obama To Announce Withdrawal Of 34K Troops From Afghanistan
Feb 12, 2013 — In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, the president is expected to lay out some details about the reduction in troop numbers.
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Live Blog: In Election Year State Of The Union, Obama Restates His Case
Jan 24, 2012 — The president again laid out his vision for the economy. Republicans say he offered nothing new, and that his policies have been "pro-poverty."
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Making An Economic Point - The First Lady's Guests At The State Of The Union
Jan 24, 2012 — First Lady Michelle Obama invites Debbie Bosanek to join her to hear President Obama's State of the Union address. Bosanek is the inspiration behind the Buffett rule which would tax millionaires at the same rate as average wage-earners.
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Homeless Teen Who's Up For Science Prize To Be At State Of The Union
Jan 18, 2012 — Her family has been having tough times. Now, Samantha Garvey is an Intel prize semifinalist. Donors have stepped forward to help. Officials have found them a rent-subsidized home. And a member of Congress has invited her to the president's address.
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Jobs, The Future And Salmon: Key Words From State Of The Union
Jan 26, 2011 — On the morning after, headline writers are focused on what the president said regarding jobs and the challenges of the future.
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Live-Blogging: State Of The Union Address And Responses
Jan 25, 2011 — LIVE BLOG: During his State of the Union address, the president told the nation, "The future is ours to win. But to get there, we can't just stand still." Get instant analysis and follow along on our blog.
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