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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.
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.