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Oops. Wrong Birth Year Fixed On N.Y.C. Mayor Koch's Tombstone

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:07:00 -0400

The gravestone incorrectly listed his birth year as 1942, instead of 1924. The engraver has corrected the error.

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

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:59:00 -0400

Robert Mueller told the Senate the FBI used drones rarely and for surveillance proposes. The DEA and the ATF had both revealed they possessed drones.

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:00 -0400

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

It's Beach Time ... In Alaska, Where Heat Wave Breaks Records

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:05:00 -0400

Some small communities hit 96 degrees, punctuating the strongest heat wave since 1969.

To Arm, Or Not To Arm The Syrian Rebels?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria.

Exhibit Explores US History of 'Rights' Versus 'Privileges'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

The National Archives' upcoming exhibit, 'The Record of Rights,' is about the human rights struggles faced by women, African-Americans, and immigrants in the U.S. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with one of the exhibit's curators about some of the more unique items on display.

The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:28:00 -0400

The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

AMA Says It's Time To Call Obesity A Disease

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:58:00 -0400

The American Medical Association still has a considerable bully pulpit. And the group's vote Tuesday could give more oomph to efforts to have obesity interventions paid for by insurers and to get the public focused on the problem.

IRS Staffer: 'What I Did Was Not Targeting'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:34:00 -0400

More interview transcripts from the IRS investigation are released, but there's still no evidence of a direct connection to the White House.

In Germany, Obama Urges World To Fight For 'Peace With Justice'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:07:00 -0400

Obama also defended his administration's surveillance programs, saying they've struck the right balance between security and privacy.

In Brazil, Protests Continue As Some Cities Cut Bus Fares

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:44:00 -0400

As the demonstrations swamped São Paolo, the government tried appease the them by in some cities lowering the bus fare that sparked the unrest.

Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:56:00 -0400

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.

Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:11:00 -0400

The Heat won in overtime on Wednesday night in what LeBron James called "the best game I've ever been a part of."

Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:37:00 -0400

The developments cast doubt on the newly announced peace talks between the insurgents and the U.S.

Tick Tock: Make The Serve, Pitch, Putt Or Shot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:23:00 -0400

In baseball, golf and tennis in particular, we are being slowly lulled to sleep before every pitch, every shot. Hurry up already, says commentator Frank Deford.