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Friday, November 4, 2011

MPD Chief Not Budging On Scanner Encryption

Despite an outcry from media outlets, the D.C. police department seems unlikely to reverse its decision to encrypt its radio communications, which will prevent those outside the department from listening in.

After Cop Shooting, Panel Calls For Improvements In Baltimore PD

"Lack of supervision" was a major contributor to the chaos that led to the shooting of Baltimore police officer William Torbit by members of his own police force earlier this year, according to a report by an independent panel examining the incident.

Virginia To Turn Landfill Waste Into Energy

Virginia is embarking on a new waste-to-energy project in Henrico County.

Politifact Virginia: McDonnell On Gang Violence, Forbes And Job Loss

Fact checking Virginia politicians' claims and keeping them to their promises with Politifact Virginia.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

College Students' Borrowing Hits An All-Time High

With college tuition on the rise, students find one way to keep up: take on more debt. New data shows that students who graduated in 2010 carried 5 percent more debt than in the previous year.

When Governments Pay People To Have Babies

It's a strategy some countries have adopted to boost falling fertility rates. Here's why it often fails.

How Technology Is Eliminating Higher-Skill Jobs

Machines used to take over work that was physically hard, or dangerous, or just monotonous. But one expert says that now the things that are easiest to automate are not the lowest-skill activities. Instead, higher-skill, better-paying jobs are being lost.

New Mosques Cropping Up In Chicago, Study Shows

Despite the push-back in some communities against new mosques, a new academic study shows their numbers continue to grow, especially in the Chicago area. An estimated 400,000 Muslims live there — many in wealthier suburbs — and the younger generation is learning how to play politics.

Designer Brings Muslim Fashion To The Runway

Nailah Lymus, a 27-year-old aspiring designer and Muslim woman, had her first runway show during New York City's Fashion Week. Her clothing line, Amirah Creations, aims for modesty, but is also "transitional" in catering to both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Cannes Plays Host To An Economic Crisis

Europe's financial crisis is stealing the spotlight at this year's G-20 summit in Cannes, France. World leaders are desperately looking to limit the economic damage in Europe and keep it from spreading elsewhere.

Pipeline Decision Pits Jobs Against Environment

In the coming months, the Obama administration must decide whether to approve an oil pipeline that would carry tar sands oil from Canada through the U.S. The decision will divide his political base: labor, which says the pipeline would create jobs, and environmentalists, who worry about its impact.

Degas' Dancers: Behind The Scenes, At The Barre

Edgar Degas was transfixed by the beauty of the ballet — but even more fascinated by the hard work of its dancers. The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. is showcasing an exhibit of his best behind-the-scenes ballet works, Degas's Dancers at the Barre.

China Warily Eyes E.U. Bailout

As the G-20 convenes in Cannes Thursday, the European Union's roller-coaster debt crisis tops the agenda. Last week, European leaders asked cash-rich China to back the E.U.'s bailout fund. Some economists saw the request as marking a shift in the global economic order.

Infamous Arms Dealer Faces Life In Prison

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was found guilty of conspiring to sell weapons to South American terrorists Wednesday. Host Renee Montagne talks to Michael Sullivan about the conviction of the so-called "Merchant of Death."

New York Town Takes Up Fracking Issue

Some towns in New York are rushing to ban horizontal hydrofracking, a controversial technique for capturing natural gas trapped deep under ground. The state itself has yet to approve fracking, but Dryden, N.Y., isn't taking any chances. Town supervisors approved a ban based on local zoning. David Chanatry of the New York Reporting Project at Utica College reports, the Dryden's ban is the issue in next week's town board elections.

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'Epic' Movie Role For Music Superstar Pitbull

Cuban-American musician Pitbull has collaborated with top artists and sold millions of albums worldwide. The Los Angeles Times has even called him "America's savviest party-starter." Now Pitbull brings that fun to the big screen. He talks with host Michel Martin about his new animated film 'Epic,' and his booming musical career.

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Canned Peaches Are As Nutritious As Fresh. Really?

What's more, when it comes to some nutrients, like vitamin C, canned peaches pack an even bigger punch than fresh, researchers say. The reasons have to do with how the canning process alters the fruit's cell walls. So eat 'em up!

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CBC Chair Marcia Fudge Wants Caucus To Be Heard On The Hill

Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge is still relatively new on the block. But she's established herself as the new head of the Congressional Black Congress. In the role, she's already been very vocal about whether the President is doing enough for people of color. Host Michel Martin talks with Congresswomen Fudge about her ideas for America.

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3-D Printer Makes Life-Saving Splint For Baby Boy's Airway

A 3-D printer is being credited with helping save an Ohio baby's life, after doctors "printed" a tube to support a weak airway that caused him to stop breathing. The innovative procedure has allowed Kaiba Gionfriddo, of Youngstown, Ohio, to stay off a ventilator for more than a year.

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'Epic' Movie Role For Music Superstar Pitbull

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Canned Peaches Are As Nutritious As Fresh. Really?

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CBC Chair Marcia Fudge Wants Caucus To Be Heard On The Hill

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3-D Printer Makes Life-Saving Splint For Baby Boy's Airway

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