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This Week On Metro Connection: Independence

June 29, 2012
  
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We'll get a jump on Fourth of July celebrations with a show all about independence. We'll learn the surprising ways Capital Bikeshare is affecting small, independent bike shops, and check out a Fringe Festival show that's performed for—and with—one audience member at a time. We'll also hear the tale of a painter who took his artistic license to the extreme, and we'll hit the street to talk with Washingtonians about the first time they felt a sense of independence in their own lives.

[Music: "Every Little Bit Hurts" by John Davis from Title Tracks]

Arts & Culture

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Book News: Newly Found Pearl Buck Novel To Be Published This Fall

Also: shameless book blurbs; new plays from Ayad Ahktar; and a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone draws a record price at auction.

Food

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

Politics

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Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor

The former congressman's career appeared to be over when he resigned in 2011 because of an extramarital sexting scandal and his lies about it. Now, he tells voters, "I've made some big mistakes. ... I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The Democratic primary is set for Sept. 10.

Technology

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Microsoft Unveils Its new Xbox One

Microsoft has designs on your living room. The software giant's new game console — Xbox One — uses speech-recognition technology and physical commands. Not just to control games, but also your TV, Skype and recorded video. Microsoft demonstrated the new device Tuesday.

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