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Week In Politics: Gun Policy, Obama's Second Inauguration
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Author Interviews
'All We Know': Three Remarkable But Forgotten Lives
January 19, 2013 Just nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Lisa Cohen's biography All We Know: Three Lives follows the stories of three women of the early 20th century. "I wanted to write a book that wasn't just about one great person," Cohen says, "but about a kind of collectivity."
Friday, January 18, 2013
Around the Nation
Stink Bug's Resurfacing May Squash Farmers' Hopes For A Strong 2013
January 18, 2013 WAMULast year, farmers caught a break from the stink bug, an invasive pest that can cause significant crop damage. The population dropped sharply in 2011, but experts say the insect could come back bigger than ever this year.
U.S.
N.Y. Governor Flexes Political Muscle To Pass Tough Gun Law
January 18, 2013 WXXIGov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new gun control bill into law Tuesday, just days after delivering an impassioned speech on the need to pass the legislation. The popular governor has managed to translate his high approval ratings into a number of political victories. But some say Cuomo is just padding his resume for a future presidential bid.
It's All Politics
For Cartoonists Who Cover Obama: Four More Ears
January 18, 2013 Four years ago, when the nation's first African-American president was inaugurated, even conservative editorial cartoonists marked the moment with reverence. Now, not so much. Political cartoonists Scott Stantis of the Chicago Tribune and Matt Wuerker of Politico weigh in on the evolution of a president's image.
Middle East
U.S., Iran Running Low On Options Over Nuclear Program
January 18, 2013 The latest round of talks between international inspectors and Iran showed little progress. More discussions are planned, but 2013 may be the year that the U.S. will decide whether to take military action against Iran.
Science
Powerful But Fragile: The Challenge Of Lithium Batteries
January 18, 2013 Aviation authorities in the U.S. and abroad have grounded the new Boeing 787 because of problems with its big lithium batteries. The batteries pack an electrical punch, but can create incredible heat — and even fires — if things go wrong. This is a problem for electric car makers, too.
Planet Money
Lance Armstrong's Confession Could Cost Him Millions
January 18, 2013 His admission could help the U.S. Postal Service and others recover money they paid to sponsor the cycling superstar.
