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Monday, February 11, 2013
National Security
Procedure Expected To Bog Down Hearing For Alleged Sept. 11 Planners
February 11, 2013 Pretrial hearings resume Monday for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men accused of helping plot the Sept. 11 attacks. There will be two competing narratives in the courtroom, however, with the prosecution focusing on the attacks, and the defense stressing the defendants' treatment after they were captured.
Animals
Woof Out The Red Carpet: Westminster Dogs Take New York
February 11, 2013 Many of the canines that have flocked to Manhattan are staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania. And there the pooches are treated like VIPs — very important pooches, that is. From spinach pizza to a doggie concierge, it's a pampered life for a show dog.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Space
To Infinity And Beyond: Would-Be Astronauts Keep Faith In Uncertain Era
February 10, 2013 As NASA moves away from manned missions, the private sector is taking on the task. Those hoping for a ride are as eager as ever, and space exploration hasn't lost a bit of its luster.
Religion
West's Allure Dulls Monkhood's Luster For Some Buddhists
February 10, 2013 Since the Dalai Lama's exile from Tibet in 1958, reincarnated high lamas have been born in, or exposed to, the West at an increasing rate. Journalist Tim McGirk wrote about the effects of that exposure in this month's issue of The Believer.
Education
Rise Early And Shine: Teachers And Students Try Out Longer School Days
February 10, 2013 WSHUKids may not like the idea of extending the average six-hour school day, but some educators and politicians do. They are experimenting with ways to increase enrichment classes and make it affordable for school districts.
Religion
As Islam Grows, U.S. Imams In Short Supply
February 10, 2013 The more than 2,100 American mosques are facing a challenge. There aren't enough imams, or spiritual leaders, to go around.
Space
Want To Create A Space Symphony? Wait For A Solar Storm
February 10, 2013 Although you can't hear anything in space, scientists can still use sound to understand the solar system by turning data collected by NASA satellites into sounds and music. Listen to how one sonification specialist creates music out of eruptions on the sun.
Politics
Eerie Echoes From The First State Of The Union
February 10, 2013 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.
The Two-Way
Chinese 'Pingpong Diplomacy' Player Dies
February 10, 2013 Zhuang Zedong's gift to an American table tennis player paved the way for President Nixon's groundbreaking visit to China. Zhuang was 73.
Around the Nation
First Lady Among Mourners At Funeral For Slain Chicago Teen
February 10, 2013 Fifteen-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot to death just days after she and her high school band performed at inauguration events in Washington. Her death brought new attention to often-overlooked urban violence and the debate over gun violence.
Digital Life
Raising Personable Children, Even If They're Glued To Phones
February 10, 2013 Technology is ever-present in the Jordan household. But Sue and David also want to make sure their five kids know how to relate to each other in person.
Digital Life
'We Need To Talk': Missed Connections With Hyperconnectivity
February 10, 2013 In a world of increased virtual connections, are we missing something? Weekend Edition Sunday is exploring a few of the places where technology can actually drive us apart and make real intimacy tough: in our romantic relationships, with our kids, even in the workplace.
Code Switch
Bloomingdale's Lays Out Welcome Mat To Chinese Shoppers
February 10, 2013 Decades ago, Bloomingdale's sold goods from China to intrigued American buyers. Today, to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, the store is doing the opposite: selling goods that cater to the interests of affluent visitors from Asia.
