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  • Feb 22

    Massey Officials Charged In 2010 Coal Mine Blast

    Federal prosecutors Wednesday unveiled the most serious criminal charges yet in the West Virginia explosion that killed 29 workers. The new charges involve officials at former mine owner Massey Energy who were directly responsible for managing Upper Big Branch.
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  • Feb 22

    Journalist Marie Colvin Killed In Syrian Shelling

    Marie Colvin, an American working for the Sunday Times of London, was killed Wednesday during the shelling in the city of Homs. Also killed was French photographer Remi Ochlik. James Hider, of the Sunday Times, talks to Steve Inskeep about the death of his colleague.
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  • Feb 22

    2 Veteran Journalists Killed In Syria

    Activists in the Syrian city of Homs say rockets struck the house where the two journalists were staying. Syrian troops have been shelling the city. French officials identify one journalist as photographer Remi Ochlik. The Sunday Times of London confirms the other was American reporter Marie Colvin.
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  • Feb 22

    Vermont Troopers Stop Buses Returning From Quebec

    Buses took Boston area college students to a ski trip in Quebec, Canada. The buses were stopped on the way back, and Vermont state troopers cited 26 students for alcohol. In their defense, the drinking age in Quebec is 18, compared with 21 in the U.S. It was harder though to explain the drugs on board.
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  • Feb 22

    Dog Chases Mountain Lion Up A Tree

    When California officials responded to a call in a wealthy Bay area suburb Tuesday, they found that an 85 lbs. German Shepherd named Cody had scared a mountain lion 30 feet up a tree. The dog is smaller than what big cats have been known to eat.
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  • Feb 22

    Legends Participate In White House Blues Night

    As part of Black History Month, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a musical celebration of the blues Tuesday night. Guests included legends like B.B. King and Mick Jagger.
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  • Feb 22

    Sotheby's To Auction Munch's 'The Scream'

    One of four versions of "The Scream" by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is going on the block this spring. All four versions of the painting show a man clutching the sides of his skull-shaped head, his mouth open. The one being offered by Sotheby's is the last still in private hands.
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  • Feb 22

    Wisconsin Redistricting Plan Goes To Court

    The latest turmoil in Wisconsin involves the redistricting of political boundaries. There's been intense partisan bickering over the drawing of the state's new voting maps.
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  • Feb 22

    In Egypt, End Of Hosni Mubarak Trial Nears

    The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is due to end Wednesday. Mubarak is accused of ordering the killing of protesters during last year's Arab Spring uprising. The prosecution has demanded the death penalty, but a verdict is not expected for some weeks yet.
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  • Feb 22

    Johnson & Johnson Names New CEO

    Johnson and Johnson has been struggling with lawsuits and product recall issues — most recently it was bottles of infant Tylenol. Current CEO William Weldon plans to retire in April. His replacement will be Alex Gorsky, a Johnson & Johnson executive who has dealt with its supply-chains.
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  • Feb 22

    Police Question Strauss-Kahn In Prostitution Ring

    Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is being questioned by French police for his alleged involvement in a hotel prostitution ring. A lawyer for Strauss-Kahn says the former French presidential hopeful never knew the women at orgies he attended were prostitutes.
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  • Feb 22

    Santorum's Social Issues Resonate With Mich. Voters

    Polling reveals the Republican presidential contest in Michigan is tightening dramatically. One of the keys to success in next Tuesday's primary is appealing to blue-collar Republican voters.
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  • Feb 22

    Santorum Tells Ariz. Voters Good Things Are Happening

    A new poll of Arizona voters shows former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum in a virtual tie with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Next week's Arizona primary is on the same day as Michigan, but has received less attention. Santorum campaigned yesterday in the Phoenix area ahead of tonight's debate in Mesa. Peter O'Dowd of member station KJZZ reports.
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  • Feb 22

    Bailout Will Help Greece Meet Bond Obligations

    With every announcement that Europe has finally dealt with its debt crisis there is a sigh of relief — and then reality sets in. There is a lot of skepticism this time because the Greek economy needs to start growing in order for it to make debt payments. And so far all the signs point toward a continuing contraction.
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  • Feb 22

    Olympians Were 'Superstars' In ABC Sports Show

    The long-gone TV show The Superstars aired on ABC in the 70s and 80s, and was a kind of made-for-TV decathlon. it featured all kinds of athletes competing against each other. Olympians often fared well in the competition.
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  • Feb 22

    Business News

    Renee Montagne has business news.
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  • Feb 22

    Santorum Tells Ariz. Voters Good Stuff Is Happening

    A new poll of Arizona voters shows former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum in a virtual tie with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Next week's Arizona primary is on the same day as Michigan's, but has received less attention. Santorum campaigned in the Phoenix area Tuesday ahead of Wednesday night's debate in Mesa.
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  • Feb 22

    Greece Will Be Able To Pay March Bonds

    With every announcement that Europe has finally dealt with its debt crisis there is a sigh of relief — and then reality sets in. There is a lot of skepticism this time because the Greek economy needs to start growing in order for it to make debt payments. And so far all the signs point toward a continuing contraction. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.
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  • Feb 22

    Role Of Maids Dusts Up Trouble For 'The Help'

    The Help, the best-selling novel about the life of black maids in segregated Jackson, Miss., successfully transitioned into a box office smash. Viola Davis and Octavia Spenser are nominated for Oscars. Many fans are dismayed Oscar recognition goes to black women portraying domestics, a hated stereotype.
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  • Feb 22

    End Of Hosni Mubarak Trial Nears

    The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is due to end today. Mubarak is accused of ordering the killing of protesters during last year's Arab Spring uprising. The prosecution has demanded the death penalty, but a verdict is not expected for some weeks yet. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson about the trial.
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  • Feb 22

    Wis. Redistricting Plan Goes To Court

    The latest turmoil in Wisconsin involves the redistricting of political boundaries. Shawn Johnson of Wisconsin Public Radio describes the intense partisan bickering over the drawing of the state's new voting maps.
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  • Feb 22

    Role Of Maids Dusts Up Trouble For 'The Help'

    "The Help," the best-selling novel about the life of black maids in segregated Jackson, Mississippi, successfully transitioned into a box office smash. Viola Davis and Octavia Spenser are nominated for Oscars. Many fans are dismayed the Academy's recognition goes to black women portraying domestics, a hated stereotype. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates has more.
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  • Feb 22

    A 'Favored Daughter' Fights For Afghan Women

    Fawzia Koofi almost died on the day she was born, but survived against all odds and became the first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament. Koofi plans to run for president in two years, and in a new memoir, describes her hopes for the country's future.
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  • Feb 22

    A 'Favored Daughter' Fights For Afghan Women

    Fawzia Koofi almost died on the day she was born, but survived against all odds and became the first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament. Koofi plans to run for president in two years, and in a new memoir, describes her hopes for the country's future.
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  • Feb 22

    Comcast Picks Up 4 Minority-Owned Cable Channels

    The country's largest cable company Comcast announced it's going to carry four new channels geared toward African American and Latino audiences. Owners include Magic Johnson, Sean "Diddy" Combs and movie director Robert Rodriguez. Comcast promised Congress nearly two years ago that it would carry more minority-owned and operated networks in its bid to acquire NBC-Universal.
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  • Feb 22

    New Consumer Agency Eyes Bank Overdraft Fees

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it's looking to overhaul rules on overdraft fees. New limits on those fees could cause banks to raise other fees, but such moves have met resistance from consumers.
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  • Feb 22

    Rihanna And Chris Brown: The Saga Continues

    When the singers released remixes featuring each other this week, the Internet's jaw dropped.
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  • Feb 22

    Protesters: GOP Candidates Don't DREAM Halfway

    Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have supported the DREAM Act's path to citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants through military service, but not higher education. Immigration rights activists in Arizona protested Romney's partial support of of the DREAM Act.
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  • Feb 22

    Can 'I Won The Medal Of Honor' Get You Jailed?

    The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about lies, big and small, and when those lies can be a crime under the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a law making it a crime to lie about being the recipient of military medals.
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  • Feb 22

    Should Valets Be Responsible For Drunk Drivers Too?

    A Boston city councilor wants to enlist the help of valets in keeping drunk drivers off the road. "They are literally our last line of defense," says Rob Consalvo. But critics say that's too much responsibility for valets who, unlike bartenders, are not trained to spot intoxication.
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  • Feb 22

    When There's More To Winning Than Winning

    Cory Weissman didn't get a chance to play much basketball before suffering a stroke during his freshman year at Gettysburg College. But as a senior, for at least one game, the ball was in his court.
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  • Feb 21

    Nature Lovers Forced To Store 30,000 Books

    A couple who met working in a book store in Denver have spent their marriage amassing books about their passion: nature. Now the house they live in is up for sale, and they're scrambling to find storage for 30,000 books.
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  • Feb 21

    Pakistan's Military Unveils iPad Copy PACPAD

    Pakistani workers at an Air Force factory are making a low-budget tablet computer. With Pakistani engineering and Chinese hardware, they make their version of Apple's iPad. The copy is the PACPAD.
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  • Feb 21

    Looking Back On Nixon's Trip To China

    Forty years ago Tuesday, President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit China. Renee Montagne looks back on that day in 1972.
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  • Feb 21

    Bailout Talks Reopen Wounds In One Greek Village

    The protracted negotiations have brought up dark memories, especially between Greece and Germany. In the central town of Distomo, site of a Nazi massacre in 1944, the past is still painfully vivid but there's hope for a European future.
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  • Feb 21

    More Children Struggle With Gender Identity Disorder

    The March issue of the medical journal Pediatrics features an editorial looking at gender identity disorder in children. Pediatricians apparently are seeing more young patients who express an interest in changing their gender.
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  • Feb 21

    Greece Secures $170 Billion Bailout From Eurozone

    Greece is getting a second bailout worth more than $170 billion. While there's more confidence the debt crisis is now better contained, analysts say there's not a lot of confidence Greece will see growth any time soon.
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  • Feb 21

    Why Twitter Ties Resemble Airline Hub Maps

    Twitter is supposed to have turned the world into a global village. But new research shows that our Twitter ties are considerably more parochial than most of us imagine. People no longer define their communities by where they live but by common interests.
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  • Feb 21

    Jeremy Lin Jerseys To Go On Sale In China

    Adidas is the exclusive licensed maker of NBA uniforms and fan apparel, and Jeremy Lin's New York Knicks jersey is the No. 1 seller online. The California-born Lin is the child of Taiwanese immigrants. Lin jerseys will be ready for sale in China in the next few days, according to Bloomberg News.
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  • Feb 21

    Ex-Maldives President Nasheed Tells His Story

    Tension has been high in the Maldives after Mohamed Nasheed resigned as president earlier this month. He later claimed that he was the victim of a coup, but his successor denies this. Nasheed talks to Renee Montagne about his situation, and what it means for the Indian Ocean islands.
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  • Feb 21

    Spain's Jobless Benefits Bogged Down by Fraud

    Spain officially has Europe's highest jobless rate. That's based on the number of people who register for unemployment benefits, which are some of the most generous on the continent. But many Spaniards still collect a paycheck while they're on the dole.
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  • Feb 21

    Nature Has A Good Beat, But Can You Dance To It?

    Rhythm in music is about timing — when notes start and stop. And now scientists say they've found a curious pattern that's common to musical rhythm. It's a pattern also found in nature.
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  • Feb 21

    Feingold Book Outlines Post-Sept. 11 Challenges

    Steve Inskeep talks to former Sen. Russ Feingold about his book While America Sleeps. Feingold, a Democrat, represented Wisconsin for 18 years, during which he authored landmark campaign finance legislation and was the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act. His book details what he calls the failure of American institutions to respond to the challenges of the post-Sept. 11 era.
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  • Feb 21

    Euro Countries Vote To Save Greece From Default

    After months of wrangling and marathon talks in Brussels, European Union finance ministers approved a second bailout for Greece worth more than $170 billion to help save the country from bankruptcy. It's the second massive aid package for Athens in two years during a debt crisis that has pushed the euro currency union to the breaking point.
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  • Feb 21

    Company Bets Bad Movies Are Good For Business

    There area a lot of bad movies out there. Some movies are so bad that they're good. For some reason people love them. Is there an art to making films that are deliberately bad? Can a company be successful by producing bad movies?
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  • Feb 21

    Work To Start On African American Museum

    President Obama and former first lady Laura Bush will participate in groundbreaking ceremonies for the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Wednesday. It's set to open in 2015 and will be the last Smithsonian museum on the National Mall.
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  • Feb 21

    Documentary Follows Pakistan's Acid Attack Victims

    The film Saving Face is nominated for an Oscar. It chronicles the lives of acid-attack survivors in Pakistan. Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy talks to Renee Montagne about what happens to some of the victims.
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  • Feb 21

    Yemeni Vote Expected To Install Next President

    In Yemen Tuesday, voters are casting ballots in a one-candidate presidential election. They hope it may bring an end to a nearly year-long political crisis that's sparked much violence among various heavily-armed factions as well as pro-democracy protesters.
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  • Feb 21

    Georgia On His Mind, Gingrich Faces Key Primary

    Former Speaker, Newt Gingrich is facing his most important challenge yet — winning Georgia on Super Tuesday. Georgia is considered Gingrich's home because he represented parts of the state in Congress for 20 years, but he hasn't lived there for more than a decade.
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  • Feb 21

    Romney Benefits From Campaign, SuperPAC Funds

    The financial battle for the Republican nomination is tightening. Candidates spent a lot of cash in January — what with contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida. And as it turns out, also spending a lot of money were the richly financed superPACS that support the candidates.
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  • Feb 21

    Protests, Self-Immolation Signs Of A Desperate Tibet

    The authorities in China are said to have tightened security in Tibet and surrounding provinces after a series of demonstrations by Tibetans demanding more religious and political freedom. Several self-immolation protests by Tibetan monks and nuns has lead to violent confrontations with security forces, who are reported to have opened fire on some demonstrators.
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  • Feb 21

    30 Mexican Inmates Escape During Deadly Riot

    Officials in Mexico are offering a reward of nearly $1 million for the capture of 30 inmates who broke out of a prison in the northern state of Nuevo Leon on Sunday. The governor says the inmates staged a riot to create a diversion for their escape. Forty-four inmates died in the violence.
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  • Feb 20

    Des Moines Welcomes Thousands Of Bacon Fans

    Four thousand pork lovers descended on Des Moines, Iowa, over the weekend for The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. The event featured treats like bacon butterscotch cupcakes, bacon-infused donut balls and bacon-wrapped jalapenos.
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  • Feb 20

    Escaped Emu Runs Around Vermont Island

    A 150 lbs. emu escaped from its pen five weeks ago, and it's been spotted several times. Last week, the flightless bird was seen outside an elementary school. A maintenance worker there tried to lasso the elusive emu with an extension cord, but the big bird got free.
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  • Feb 20

    Romney Ads Whittle Away At Santorum's Mich. Lead

    GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum's popularity has been surging in Michigan lately. Rival Mitt Romney, who's native state is Michigan, is trying to put a stop to that by spending more money on ads in the state.
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  • Feb 20

    Japan Logs Record Trade Deficit In January

    Economists blame the slump in exports on a stronger yen, the global economic slowdown and ongoing problems from last year's earthquake and tsunami. Shipments were down 9.3 percent compared with a year earlier.
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  • Feb 20

    Fox Airs 'The Simpsons' 500th Episode

    The episode featured a voice cameo by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. In it, the Simpson family is kicked out of their Springfield hometown after the mayor declares them an "unending nightmare." They run into Assange in exile.
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  • Feb 20

    Wade's Re-Election Bid Rocks Senegal's Stability

    Ahead of Senegal's presidential elections this coming weekend, rock-throwing youth have been pouring into the streets of the capital Dakar to protest the president's desire for a third term. They say they will make Senegal ungovernable unless Abdoulaye Wade, 85, steps down.
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  • Feb 20

    Santorum Challenges Obama's 'World View'

    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has been the hot story in the GOP presidential contest this month. Over the weekend, Santorum raised eyebrows with comments on public education, prenatal testing and what he called President Obama's "phony theology." Santorum was making waves just days ahead of the next Republican debate on Wednesday.
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  • Feb 20

    Swedish Fat Tuesday Delicacy Kept Alive In Portland

    Back when refrigeration wasn't up to modern standards, Fat Tuesday was a time to clear the house of rich, indulgent foods. A Swedish church in Portland, Ore., keeps the Swedish version of the baking tradition alive, if not the religious observance.
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  • Feb 20

    Swedish Fat Tuesday Delicacy Kept Alive In Portland

    Back when refrigeration wasn't up to modern standards, Fat Tuesday was a time to clear the house of rich, indulgent foods. A Swedish church in Portland, Ore., keeps the Swedish version of the baking tradition alive, if not the religious observance.
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  • Feb 20

    Miami Boat Show Attracts High-End Crowd

    The Miami Boat Show, which is held on Presidents Day weekend, always promises a look at nice, new toys. This year, the show is aiming at the rich and fabulous yachting set. One of the new "yacht toys" being demonstrated: a personal submarine for just $50,000.
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  • Feb 20

    Bank Customers Complain Of Call Center Run-Around

    The $25 billion mortgage settlement between states and major lenders requires banks to provide "a single point of contact" for homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure. The same requirement was agreed to in a previous deal with banks. But some customers say they're still having lots of trouble getting anyone to return their calls.
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  • Feb 20

    Broadcast Auction To Pay For Payroll Tax Holiday

    Congress has approved an extended payroll tax holiday. One of the ways it will be paid for is through federal auctions of sections of the broadcast spectrum to wireless companies. But consumers are not likely to see the benefits for years.
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  • Feb 20

    People in Oakland County Weigh in on the Republican Candidates

    by: Laura Herberg

    WDET went to Oakland county to hear potential voters' thoughts on the Republican candidates running in the presidential primary. Only two people knew who they were going to vote for... but that doesn't mean that only two people had an opinion on the candidates.

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  • Feb 20

    'Awake': Can A Risky New Drama Break A Streak Of Bad Luck?

    Kyle Killen, the man who wrote the new drama Awake, was also behind the Mel Gibson flop The Beaver and the critically hailed but quickly cancelled Lone Star. Can he change his luck?
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  • Feb 20

    Pounding Pavement In Search Of A Smoother Drive

    As many of the nation's highways continue to deteriorate, the funds to fix them are dwindling. In California, researchers are developing next-generation pavements that are quieter, more durable and more fuel-efficient, all on a tight budget.
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  • Feb 20

    Russian Accuses Voice Of America Of Fake Interview

    Anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has been the victim of many dirty tricks by pro-Kremlin media. But when Voice of America published an online interview that had him criticizing other Russian opposition figures, Navalny quickly tweeted that the interview was a fake. The VOA's response: "We may have been scammed."
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  • Feb 20

    Wanted: Specially Designed Tools For Pediatric Surgery

    Pediatric surgeons often have to improvise the tools of their trade, because surgical instruments are not often designed specifically for children. Some surgeons are teaming up with engineers to try to change this.
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  • Feb 20

    Does Tylenol Worsen Asthma For Kids?

    Researchers have long known that aspirin can be risky for children who have asthma. Now some researchers are pointing to data that suggests acetaminophen could be a problem, too.
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  • Feb 20

    Forget Lincoln Logs: A Tower Of Books To Honor Abe

    There's a new, towering tribute to the 16th president in the nation's capitol: A three-story sculpture of 7,000 books written about the 16th president. The sculpture represents less than half of the 15,000 some books written about Lincoln, says Paul Tetreault, director of Ford's Theatre.
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  • Feb 20

    Signs Of A Media Crackdown Emerge In Russia

    Less than two weeks before Russia's presidential elections, the country's independent media are in a state of anxiety. Government-run news outlets seem more open than ever to divergent viewpoints — but Russian officials may be targeting independents they think go too far.
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  • Feb 20

    Army Moves To Act Fast On Battlefield Brain Injuries

    Traumatic brain injuries are often caused by a blast: A bomb explodes and the concussive effect violently shakes the brain. The Army has had a mixed record treating soldiers for TBI. Now it's trying to spot the injury close to the battle and get soldiers out of the fight.
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  • Feb 20

    Bondholders Could Lose Big In Greece Bailout Plan

    The resolution of the Greek debt crisis will depend, in part, on whether bondholders can be persuaded to take big losses on their holdings. At this point, it appears that most are willing to take their lumps and move on. But if enough of them balk at the settlement, it could tip Greece into default.
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  • Feb 20

    As Bear Population Grows, More States Look At Hunts

    Wildlife officials don't usually base hunting policy on the public's view about an animal. But the black bear seems to be different — it has bounced back from near-extinction to being a nuisance in some areas. Now the question is, would people rather live with bears, or keep their numbers in check?
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  • Feb 17

    Is There Hope In Friday Night Television's 'Time Slot Of Death'?

    For years, Friday nights have carried a grisly reputation — where shows on broadcast networks are sent to die. But a certain kind of cable show has recently performed well — even really well — on Friday nights. And even broadcast networks are finding flickers of life.
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  • Feb 17

    Mount Vernon Display Honors Washington's Kitchen

    This President's Day weekend, a new exhibition opens at George Washington's Mt. Vernon. It's called Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington. It displays Mrs. Washington's hand-written recipes along with her pots and pans. It honors the labor-intensive role slaves had in the kitchen.
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  • Feb 17

    Mall In 'Blues Brothers' To Be Demolished

    Despite its iconic place in film history, demolition has begun on the Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, Ill. It was the setting for a famous scene in The Blues Brothers. The high-speed chase in the 1980 film was the most action the mall has seen in a long time. It's been closed since 1979.
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  • Feb 17

    Donahoe Proposes Major Changes To Postal Service

    In a letter addressed to Congress, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe calls for slashing 150,000 jobs - mostly through retirements. The most significant savings Donahoe suggests would come from the Postal Service breaking away from the federal health benefits plan.
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  • Feb 17

    'Core Values' Help Santorum In Michigan Polls

    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum is leading Michigan-native Mitt Romney in polling ahead of the state's Feb. 28 primary. At stops in Michigan on Thursday, Santorum spoke of economic rival through lower taxes, fewer regulations and commitment to conservative family values.
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  • Feb 17

    Apple's Share Of China's Booming Market Slips

    A lot of people in China want a smartphone, but that doesn't mean they want an iPhone. For the second straight quarter, Apple is losing out to cheaper Chinese brands as makers there launch phones with better features.
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  • Feb 17

    Car Bailout Position May Hurt Romney In Michigan

    Symbolically speaking, this month's Michigan's primary may be the most important of the GOP presidential race to date. It's the state where Mitt Romney grew up, and his father was a beloved government and business leader. And now, Romney seems to have a real chance of losing the state to Rick Santorum.
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  • Feb 17

    New York City Apartment Sells For Record Price

    A New York City apartment recently changed hands for $88 million. It's a record for the New York market, and apparently the original asking-price for the property. The Central Park West penthouse belonged to former Citigroup chief Sanford Weill.
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  • Feb 17

    When The Car Is The Driver

    A fleet of Google's robotic cars has been tested more than 200,000 miles over highways and city streets. And Nevada has finalized rules that give special driving permits to the self-driving cars.
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  • Feb 17

    Questions About Bird Flu Research Swirl Around Private WHO Meeting

    A small group has gathered at the World Health Organization in Geneva to discuss a controversy over experiments that generated genetically altered viruses. After the meeting, which ends Friday, the WHO will announce what happened behind closed doors.
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  • Feb 17

    Weight-Loss Drugs Face High Hurdles At FDA

    The Food and Drug Administration will take a second look at a weight-loss drug it rejected in 2010. The decision to review Qnexa comes as the agency is rethinking how it judges weight-loss drugs. Though obesity is at epidemic levels, the FDA hasn't approved any new weight-loss medicines since 1999.
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  • Feb 17

    Long-Term Jobless Benefits Expected To Be Extended

    Rolled into the payroll tax cut bill is an extension of unemployment insurance benefits — but with some reductions in the number of weeks allowed. Under the deal, jobless workers in most states would claim 63 weeks of benefits — unless they live in states with high unemployment.
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  • Feb 17

    Congress Treads Lightly On Cybersecurity Measures

    Congress is considering several versions of a comprehensive cybersecurity law, which lawmakers say is needed to ensure critical infrastructure is protected from cyberattack. But civil liberties groups are concerned the bill creates a backdoor for law enforcement to eavesdrop on private communications, and could be used to avoid wiretapping laws.
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  • Feb 17

    Demian Bichir Hopes 'Better Life' Leads To Oscar Win

    Actor Demian Bichir is a superstar in his home country of Mexico, but he is relatively unknown in the United States. In his Oscar-nominated role in A Better Life, he plays an undocumented worker scraping by as a gardener in Los Angeles. A single father, he lives in fear of being deported and losing his son to gang life.
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  • Feb 17

    'Times' Reporter Dies After Asthma Attack In Syria

    Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid died from an asthma attack after slipping into Syria on Thursday. He told the stories of those caught in — and trying to break free from — oppressive regimes and wartime violence. He was working for The New York Times. Shadid was 43.
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