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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. At least 51 people died including 20 children, who tried to take shelter in an elementary school. The tornado destroyed the school.
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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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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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Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren't Prices?
May 17, 2013 — Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened.
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Can Economics Save The African Rhino?
May 15, 2013 — Poachers kill rhinos for their horns. Some economists think legalizing the horns could save the rhinos.
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Who Hides Money Outside The Country?
May 14, 2013 — Over the past decade, 39,000 people have come forward to tell the government they've been hiding money overseas. Here's what they tell us about offshore money.
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Why (Almost) No One In Myanmar Wanted My Money
May 10, 2013 — Like people in other countries that have gone through economic turmoil, people in Myanmar want U.S. dollars that look like they just rolled off the presses.
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I Know I'm Supposed To Follow My Passion. But What If I Don't Have A Passion?
May 9, 2013 — A young college grad asks an economist for advice.
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Nervous Parents In One Country Clear Supermarket Shelves In Another
Apr 26, 2013 — Chinese parents don't trust Chinese baby formula, so they pay a premium to have it shipped in from around the world.
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The Lollipop War
Apr 26, 2013 — Candy makers and sugar farmers have been fighting for years in Congress. The sugar farmers are winning.
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Lady Gaga Writing A New Song Is Like A Factory Investing In A New Machine
Apr 25, 2013 — The government is about to change the way it accounts for the economic value of music and movies.
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Most People Are Supposed To Pay This Tax. Almost Nobody Actually Pays It.
Apr 16, 2013 — It's called a use tax. Accountants and tax lawyers are some of the only people who pay it.
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The Tax Code, Translated Into Plain English
Apr 12, 2013 — Intangible drilling costs! De minimis fringe! And other essential corners of the tax code, explained.
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