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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.
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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 Startup 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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World Cafe: Sense Of Place

What Are The Five Most Important Country Records Ever?
Apr 12, 2013 — Stephen Bowen of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop asked the store's online community to weigh in.
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Emmylou Harris And Rodney Crowell Get The Old Band Together Again
Apr 12, 2013 — The country legends discuss how Nashville has changed over the years and play songs from their new collaborative album, Old Yellow Moon.
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Country Music Hall Of Fame On World Cafe
Apr 11, 2013 — Curator Michael Gray discusses the key musicians and milestones in the evolution of country music.
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Buddy Miller And Jim Lauderdale On World Cafe
Apr 11, 2013 — Two treasures of Nashville's Americana scene play songs from their collaborative album, Buddy & Jim.
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Third Man Records' Favorite Live Songs
Apr 10, 2013 — Jack White's Third Man Records has become a cultural force in Nashville. Listen to co-founder Ben Swank play his five favorite recordings from the label's live concert series.
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Moon Taxi On World Cafe
Apr 10, 2013 — The Nashville band develops a distinct indie-prog-jazz-folk style on its new album, Cabaret.
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Grimey's Records On World Cafe
Apr 9, 2013 — As part of World Cafe's Sense of Place spotlight on Nashville, Tenn., we visit the city's best record store, Grimey's.
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Caitlin Rose: Blooming In East Nashville
Apr 9, 2013 — A young darling of Nashville's music scene, Caitlin Rose just released her second album, The Stand-In. Watch her perform her song "Peach" in a tiny East Nashville studio called The Casino.
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Gillian Welch And David Rawlings On World Cafe
Apr 9, 2013 — Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were natural subjects for World Cafe's Sense of Place: Nashville series; They've lived in the city since 1993 and own the historic Woodland Studios. Listen to an extended conversation with the country-folk singers about how the city's changed over the past 20 years.
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Caitlin Rose On World Cafe
Apr 9, 2013 — The singer is a young darling of Nashville's music scene. Here, she plays songs from The Stand-In.
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