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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Miranda Lambert: Breaking The Country Music Mold

The singer-songwriter's music — like her upbringing — walks the line between typical and unorthodox.

Iran's Largest Banks Swindled Out Of $2.6 Billion

Several of Iran's largest banks have been swindled out of an estimated $2.6 billion. The scandal has sparked a widening investigation with more than 30 arrests so far. Some question if advisers close to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are involved.

In Boston Terrorism Trial, A Free Speech Defense

Opening statements are expected to begin Thursday in a terrorism trial involving a Massachusetts man accused of trying to promote al-Qaida's agenda in a blog. But Tarek Mehanna's attorneys contend he was just exercising his First Amendment rights.

From Romney, Perry, Mixed Campaign Messages

The former Massachusetts governor revived accusations that he's a flip-flopper when he waded into a battle over a ballot proposal in Ohio. The Texas governor created his own distraction by revisiting questions about President Obama's place of birth.

Long-Lost Pets Resurface

"Jack the Cat" became an Internet sensation when he disappeared in baggage claim at New York's Kennedy airport. Two months later, American Airlines says, Jack has resurfaced at customs. A Jack Russell terrier named Petey traveled a bit farther: from Tennessee to Detroit — nearly 600 miles.

For One Arizona Bride, Something Blew

A wedding video shows a couple pouring two bottles of sand into one to represent their union. Then a lot more sand arrives as a full-fledged Arizona sandstorm blasts through, turning the scene dusty red.

Economy Shows Modest Growrth

The economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter after coming to a near standstill in the first six months of the year.

Some Of DCPS' Top Performing Teachers End Up Unemployed

Hundreds of teachers were let go from DCPS this year, but the evaluation system was supposed to terminate ineffective teachers, and keep the good ones. But some teachers with high ratings are still finding themselves unemployed.

Search For Missing Autistic Boy Unsuccessful

A huge effort to search for a missing autistic boy from Virginia turned up nothing yesterday, and one volunteer that joined in the search says that both the terrain, and the emotional aspect of the disappearance, have made the search difficult.

D.C. Region Proving More Attractive To Young Adults

A young demographic is flocking to the D.C. area more and more, according to Census data released this week.

Lululemon Defense: Norwood 'Lost It'

A jury heard from both attorneys and a witness Wednesday in the opening day of the Lululemon murder trial, in which Brittany Norwood is accused of the premeditated killing of her coworker.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The (Basketball) Show Must Go On

It's a desperate time for fans of the NBA. Frank Deford provides an alternative entertainment idea for basketball junkies.

Fresh Violence Strains Reforms For Turkish Kurds

The Turkish military launched its biggest military operation in a decade after a deadly raid last week by Kurdish militants. The operation comes as politicians begin to debate a new constitution that many hope will grant Turkey's Kurdish population long-sought civil rights.

A Local Fight Against Global Coal In A Northwest Town

Plans are afoot to build new coal terminals on the West Coast to ship the lucrative commodity to China. But the mayor and activists in Bellingham, Wash., want to keep the city's green image and move beyond its industrial past.

South Africa Reconsiders Walmart's Bid For Retailer

Earlier this year the South African government approved Walmart's takeover of Massmart, the region's largest retail chain. Now that ruling faces an appeal. Massmart gets roughly 90 percent of its products from South Africa, but opponents say Walmart's business model means that likely won't continue.

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Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More'

The screenwriter, producer, director and actor, whose name has become synonymous with American comedy, talks about his penchant for spoofs and his decades-long friendship with Carl Reiner. Brooks is the subject of a new American Masters documentary on PBS.

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Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't an attempt to develop a new meaty treat for stoners. Instead, a Seattle butcher is feeding marijuana seeds, stems and root bulbs to swine as a cheeky money-saving measure.

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Turnabout Is Fair Play: Senators Have Many Questions For IRS

The IRS gave some conservative groups extra, improper scrutiny. Now there's a bipartisan request for the IRS to answer dozens of questions. Read the queries and demands for information from the top Democrat and top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee.

Technology

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Yahoo's Other Billion Dollar Bets: Where Are They Now?

Tumblr joins GeoCities, Broadcast.com and Overture in the small fraternity of Yahoo's $1 billion-plus acquisitions. What can the company can learn from its previous purchases?

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Morning Edition

Arts & Culture

Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More'

Food

Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

Politics

Turnabout Is Fair Play: Senators Have Many Questions For IRS

Technology

Yahoo's Other Billion Dollar Bets: Where Are They Now?

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