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    Angie's Tips On Avoiding Storm Scams

    November 6, 2012
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    Severe weather could be headed for regions hard hit by superstorm Sandy, so many homeowners are scrambling to make repairs. The rush might make them vulnerable to so-called storm chasers — con artists posing as contractors. Host Michel Martin speaks with Angie Hicks, founder of the website Angie's List, for tips on how to avoid home repair scams.

    Arts & Culture

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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.

    Food

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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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    IRS Officials To Be On Hot Seat

    Former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman and outgoing acting commissioner Steven Miller will be grilled. The IRS is under fire because some conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status were given extra scrutiny in recent years. An inspector general has called the actions "inappropriate."

    Technology

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    Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power

    Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma.

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