Politics
House To Vote On Short-Term Debt Ceiling Extension
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
National Security
Obama's Promise To Close Guantanamo Prison Falls Short
January 23, 2013 In January 2009, the president signed an executive order to close the U.S. prison camp. But four years later, the prison remains open, and critics say the president miscalculated how difficult it would be to close the facility that houses terrorism suspects.
The Salt
Farmers And Their Cooperative Settle Lawsuit On Fixing The Price Of Milk
January 23, 2013 Farmers in the Southeast had accused their own food cooperative, the Dairy Farmers of America, of striking a deal that created a milk monopoly and suppressed the price paid for raw milk. In settling the case, the cooperative said it did nothing wrong.
Shots - Health News
Painkiller Paradox: Feds Struggle To Control Drugs That Help And Harm
January 23, 2013 Prescription drugs like Vicodin have provided much-needed relief for many people suffering from pain. But these painkillers can be addictive, and they kill thousands each year. Doctors and regulators are looking into how to limit access to the drugs without causing more suffering for pain patients.
Movie Interviews
Mel Brooks, 'Unhinged' And Loving It
January 23, 2013 NPR's Renee Montagne talks to actor, comedian, director, writer and all-around funny guy Mel Brooks, the man behind such cracked classics as Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. He has a new DVD set out that covers his career from the 1950s to today.
Business
Fla. Tomato Growers Say Mexico Trade Deal Is Rotten
January 23, 2013 For 16 years, Mexican growers have agreed not to sell tomatoes below what's called a reference price, meant to protect Florida growers from cheap Mexican tomatoes. But half of all tomatoes eaten in the U.S. come from Mexico, and Mexican growers say it's because their tomatoes taste better.
Sweetness And Light
Sports Calendar's Black Hole Gives Us Time To Reflect On Sportswriters
January 23, 2013 Aside from basketball, it's a pretty quiet sports week, which means, it's a pretty quiet week for sportswriters. Commentator Frank Deford says it's a perfect opportunity to recognize their work, and cut them some slack.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Record
'The Chronic' 20 Years Later: An Audio Document Of The L.A. Riots
January 22, 2013 Our series about rap's greatest year begins with the album that drew directly on cultural and social upheaval to make one of the most popular rap albums of all time.
