Linton Weeks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95608292&ft=1&f=95608292 Linton Weeks joined NPR in the summer of 2008, as its national correspondent for Digital News. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:31:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Linton Weeks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95608292&ft=1&f=95608292 How About You Be The Decider George W. Bush opens his presidential library this week in Dallas, where an interactive game gives visitors a taste of presidential decision-making. From one angle, Decision Points Theater is a cool learning tool. From another, it raises the question: Could an American president benefit from crowdsourcing? Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/178775906/how-about-you-be-the-decider?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/178775906/how-about-you-be-the-decider?ft=1&f=95608292 George W. Bush opens his presidential library this week in Dallas, where an interactive game gives visitors a taste of presidential decision-making. From one angle, Decision Points Theater is a cool learning tool. From another, it raises the question: Could an American president benefit from crowdsourcing?

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]]> What Boston Means To America The bombing of Boston's storied marathon struck at more than a crowded city street — it attacked a living reservoir of American heritage, culture and intellectualism. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177591810/what-boston-means-to-america?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177591810/what-boston-means-to-america?ft=1&f=95608292 The bombing of Boston's storied marathon struck at more than a crowded city street — it attacked a living reservoir of American heritage, culture and intellectualism.

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]]> A Brief History Of Secret Recordings Sen. Mitch McConnell is the latest victim in what has become a tradition in American politics. We look back at some of the other politicians whose private dealings were made public. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/14/177043239/a-brief-history-of-secret-recordings?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/14/177043239/a-brief-history-of-secret-recordings?ft=1&f=95608292 Sen. Mitch McConnell is the latest victim in what has become a tradition in American politics. We look back at some of the other politicians whose private dealings were made public.

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]]> The First Gun In America Guns and America were born around the same time and grew up together. Columbus and other early explorers were probably the first Europeans to bring guns to the New World, archaeologists say. And the arquebus — a long-barreled, musket-like weapon — was most likely the first personal firearm on mainland America. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/06/176132730/the-first-gun-in-america?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/06/176132730/the-first-gun-in-america?ft=1&f=95608292 Guns and America were born around the same time and grew up together. Columbus and other early explorers were probably the first Europeans to bring guns to the New World, archaeologists say. And the arquebus — a long-barreled, musket-like weapon — was most likely the first personal firearm on mainland America.

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]]> Maybe We Should Retire The Word 'Retire' The more talk there is of retirement — on TV, in pop-up ads, in news stories — the more you begin to wonder: What is retirement anymore anyway? Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175461789/maybe-we-should-retire-the-word-retire?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175461789/maybe-we-should-retire-the-word-retire?ft=1&f=95608292 The more talk there is of retirement — on TV, in pop-up ads, in news stories — the more you begin to wonder: What is retirement anymore anyway?

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]]> The Bush Family Checklist Jeb Bush is popular in conservative circles and is the third member of the Bush family to be seen as a presidential contender. (The last two were elected.) So is there some sort of How to Be President checklist somewhere in the Bush house? If so, it might look something like this. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/14/174338794/the-bush-family-checklist?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/03/14/174338794/the-bush-family-checklist?ft=1&f=95608292 Jeb Bush is popular in conservative circles and is the third member of the Bush family to be seen as a presidential contender. (The last two were elected.) So is there some sort of How to Be President checklist somewhere in the Bush house? If so, it might look something like this.

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]]> An Age-Old Problem: Who Is 'Elderly'? The word itself has been around for centuries, but only lately has it become an unpopular way to describe people who are old. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174124992/an-age-old-problem-who-is-elderly?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174124992/an-age-old-problem-who-is-elderly?ft=1&f=95608292 The word itself has been around for centuries, but only lately has it become an unpopular way to describe people who are old.

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]]> V Reasons To Love Roman Numerals If we didn't have a pope and we didn't have a Super Bowl, we might never use these fancy numbers at all. Then again, maybe we would. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/28/173151996/v-reasons-to-love-roman-numerals?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/28/173151996/v-reasons-to-love-roman-numerals?ft=1&f=95608292 If we didn't have a pope and we didn't have a Super Bowl, we might never use these fancy numbers at all. Then again, maybe we would.

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]]> 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... We Have Sequestration The predetermined nature of the coming budget crisis known as sequestration is part of a long tradition of using countdowns as a way to manage chaos. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173056290/5-4-3-2-1-we-have-sequestration?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173056290/5-4-3-2-1-we-have-sequestration?ft=1&f=95608292 The predetermined nature of the coming budget crisis known as sequestration is part of a long tradition of using countdowns as a way to manage chaos.

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]]> It's A Trap! 4 Possible Presidential Pitfalls President Obama has begun his second term with great momentum, but history warns that he will be challenged to sustain himself by forces all around — and within — him. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172700977/it-s-a-trap-4-possible-presidential-pitfalls?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172700977/it-s-a-trap-4-possible-presidential-pitfalls?ft=1&f=95608292 President Obama has begun his second term with great momentum, but history warns that he will be challenged to sustain himself by forces all around — and within — him.

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]]> Rethinking The U.S. Presidency: 3 Alternative Realities The president of the United States has a lot on his plate. Is it too much? As we pause to celebrate our exceptional leaders on Presidents Day, perhaps it's time we start contemplating a new kind of presidency — a presidency that befits these fitful times. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/172198064/rethinking-the-u-s-presidency-3-alternative-realities?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/172198064/rethinking-the-u-s-presidency-3-alternative-realities?ft=1&f=95608292 The president of the United States has a lot on his plate. Is it too much? As we pause to celebrate our exceptional leaders on Presidents Day, perhaps it's time we start contemplating a new kind of presidency — a presidency that befits these fitful times.

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]]> How To Pick A Pope (With Latin Subtitles) Cardinals, conclaves, ballots and smoke. Understanding what comes next when the Vatican needs to name a new pope to lead the Catholic Church. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/11/171715707/how-to-pick-a-pope-with-latin-subtitles?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/11/171715707/how-to-pick-a-pope-with-latin-subtitles?ft=1&f=95608292 Cardinals, conclaves, ballots and smoke. Understanding what comes next when the Vatican needs to name a new pope to lead the Catholic Church.

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]]> Eerie Echoes From The First State Of The Union What were the issues George Washington raised in the State of the Union address 223 years ago? Some of the same ones you're likely to hear from President Obama on Tuesday night. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/30/170646286/eerie-echoes-from-the-first-state-of-the-union?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/30/170646286/eerie-echoes-from-the-first-state-of-the-union?ft=1&f=95608292 What were the issues George Washington raised in the State of the Union address 223 years ago? Some of the same ones you're likely to hear from President Obama on Tuesday night.

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]]> Are Shooting Ranges The New Bowling Alleys? Target practice is only part of the allure as gun ranges add restaurants, lounges and ladies' nights to create a social atmosphere to go along with the firearms training. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/31/170391799/are-shooting-ranges-the-new-bowling-alleys?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/31/170391799/are-shooting-ranges-the-new-bowling-alleys?ft=1&f=95608292 Target practice is only part of the allure as gun ranges add restaurants, lounges and ladies' nights to create a social atmosphere to go along with the firearms training.

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]]> Forget 2016. The Pivotal Year In Politics May Be 2020 We already know demographic trends can drive election results, but what's surprising is how quickly the map could change for good. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/25/170240786/forget-2016-the-pivotal-year-in-politics-may-be-2020?ft=1&f=95608292 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/25/170240786/forget-2016-the-pivotal-year-in-politics-may-be-2020?ft=1&f=95608292 We already know demographic trends can drive election results, but what's surprising is how quickly the map could change for good.

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