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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

'Thomas Jefferson' Running For U.S. House

Some residents of Kansas have the chance to send a Founding Father to Congress. Jack Talbert is the Libertarian candidate in the state's fourth district — or, to be precise, a man formerly named Jack Talbert. He legally changed his name to Thomas Jefferson, calling it a tribute.

Pittsburgh-Area Mall Gets A Second Bear Visitor

The bear that strolled into Sears at the Pittsburgh Mills shopping mall had to be tranquilized and taken away. Now a second bear has appeared at the same mall, near the Olive Garden. It didn't stick around, but later returned, backing up traffic on a highway. State game officials say they now plan to set a bear trap.

'News Of The World' Editors Charged In Hacking

British authorities have charged Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct News of the World tabloid, with conspiring to intercept the communications of more than 600 people. It's the latest development in the News Corp. phone-hacking scandal.

Wallops Island Launches Test Rocket And Hopes For More

While some space enthusiasts are mourning the loss of NASA's shuttle program, engineers and scientists at Virginia's Wallops Island launch facility see a lot more voyages in their future.

Federal Grants To Fund Maryland Bus System Upgrades

Maryland commuters may soon see improvements to their buses and bus stations as part of more than $45 million in federal grants from the Federal Transit Administration.

AIDS Conference Attendees Still See Relevance In 'Normal Heart'

International AIDS Conference organizers and others gathered at Arena Stage for a showing of "The Normal Heart" Monday, which took them on a walk through the early history of the disease.

Prosecutors Oppose Mental Evaluation For Pentagon Shooter

Federal prosecutors are opposing a reqeust for a mental competency evaluation for Yonathan Melaku, a Virginia man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to firing shots at the Pentagon and other military facilities.

Monday, July 23, 2012

A Muslim Cemetery Helps To Ease Funerals' Strain

At the Garden of Peace cemetery in Flint, Michigan, Muslims are buried in accordance with traditional Islamic burial rites. After operating for only a couple of years, the cemetery has already welcomed a diverse group of American Muslims.

In 'Free' Syrian Village, A Plea For U.S. Help

While the Syrian government still has the upper hand in the country's largest cities, the rebels hold large swaths of territory in rural areas. NPR's Kelly McEvers recently returned from a week with the rebels inside Syria. Her first stop: a rebel way-station not far from the border with Turkey.

An Alaska Company Losing The Obesity Game Calls In Health Coaches

Health coaches, part of the newly emerging field of wellness, provide an extra push when patients need help kicking unhealthy habits. In recent years, rising health care costs for obesity-related diseases such as Type 2 diabetes have made health coaches a popular medical resource.

Silicon Valley Boot Camp Aims To Boost Diversity

By a recent estimate, 1 percent of America's technology entrepreneurs are black. And only 8 percent of tech companies are founded by women. A new boot camp aims to give these entrepreneurs pointers so they can get their startups off the ground.

Hospital Specialists Help Remind The Sickest Kids They're Still Kids

Child life specialists can minimize the trauma caused by a hospital stay. They're also costly, but experts says they help doctors be more efficient and can pay dividends far into the future for a sick child.

Jo Nesbo's Fiction Explores Oslo's Jagged Edges

The Norwegian author does his best to show NPR's Eric Westervelt that Oslo really does have a seedy side. In his fiction, at least, Nesbo's city is full of shady characters who draw the attention of the reckless, alcoholic detective Harry Hole.

NCAA To Announce Penn State Sanctions

The NCAA is announcing sanctions Monday for Penn State University over the university's handling of a sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach.

Obama, Romney Court Veterans In Key States

In a close presidential race, every constituency counts. With both President Obama and Mitt Romney addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention this week, it's clear that veterans have become a prized voter group. That's especially true in battleground states like Florida, Virginia and Ohio, where vets make up a large enough segment of the population to swing the election.

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From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks

NPR's Neda Ulaby investigates a trend in toys that sounds awfully familiar: Manufacturers are finding new ways to get kids interested in playing with blocks, both real and virtual.

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

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G-8 Nations Pledge To Crack Down On Corporate Tax Evaders

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FBI Director Says Agency Is Using Drones Over The U.S.

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