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Monday, February 25, 2013
The Two-Way
Today's 3 Stories To Read About 'The Sequester'
February 25, 2013 The political stakes are high for both Congress and the president, while some GOP governors are turning up the heat on House Speaker John Boehner.
Around the Nation
Oakland To Issue IDs That Double As Debit Cards
February 25, 2013 Oakland, Calif., is issuing municipal ID cards to anyone who can prove residency. It doubles as a debit card. Supporters say it will help residents who are poor, without a bank or undocumented. Immigration control advocates say the city is abetting illegal immigration.
Shootings In Newtown, Conn.
What Will Happen To All The Letters People Sent to Newtown?
February 25, 2013 WNPRIn the weeks following the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than a quarter-million cards, letters and gifts have arrived in Newtown, Conn. The town is trying to decide what to do with a collection that quickly outgrew its storage at the municipal building and now fills a warehouse.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Two-Way
Red Carpet Glam: NPR's Coverage Of A Night At The Oscars
February 24, 2013 Laugh, cry, be upset and outraged over this year's Academy Award winners and losers, as we live blog the results.
Sports
Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Makes History Of Her Own
February 24, 2013 Jimmie Johnson has won the Daytona 500, one day after crash during a race there injured fans. Danica Patrick, who was hoping to make history by winning, finished eighth. However, she managed to become the first woman in history to lead laps at the NASCAR race.
The Two-Way
Auction Halted Of Banksy Mural Removed In London
February 24, 2013 The U.S.-based auction house that was due to sell the work on Saturday, announced that the item was withdrawn from sale. The artwork was expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000.
It's All Politics
As Deep Cuts Loom, Continued Appeals For A Deal, Finger-Pointing
February 24, 2013 The nation's governors said the automatic spending cuts would hurt state governments, as congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to blame each other for the impasse. Without a last-minute deal, the across-the-board spending cuts go into effect March 1.
The Two-Way
Paul C.P. McIlhenny, CEO Of Company That Makes Tabasco Sauce, Dies
February 24, 2013 Paul C.P. McIlhenny was the sixth member of his family to be named president of the McIlhenny Co., which makes the iconic hot sauce. He was 68 years old.
National Security
Overseas Trip A Road Test For Secretary Of State Kerry
February 24, 2013 One dominant theme of the trip will be how to resolve the crisis in Syria, where an estimated 70,000 people have been killed over the past two years. Kerry is portraying his first trip as secretary of state as a listening tour, and he certainly expects to hear a lot about Syria.
