Business
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Friday, January 25, 2013
It's All Politics
Sponsors Of Assault Weapons Ban Hope Newtown Shooting Changes Minds
January 25, 2013 Gun control advocates acknowledged they'll face big obstacles in Congress to a new ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But they say the shooting last month of 20 schoolchildren in Connecticut could make a difference.
Planet Money
At $17.5 Million A Year, LeBron James Is Underpaid
January 25, 2013 James used to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he left, the value of the team fell by tens of millions of dollars — and the value of his new team, the Miami Heat, rose by tens of millions. Planet Money looks at why economists say James should be making closer to $40 million a year.
Movies
For Would-Be Sundancers, Kickstarter Can Fuel Films
January 25, 2013 Financing a movie can be tough — but more and more filmmakers are crowdsourcing their creative cash. Nearly 10 percent of the films at this year's Sundance Film Festival found backers through the online fundraiser Kickstarter.
Television
Lives Of Praise, Lives In Progress On 'The Sisterhood'
January 25, 2013 The Sisterhood is a new reality show about the lives and struggles of five Atlanta-area preachers' wives. The show has been likened to the Real Housewives franchise and has drawn criticism for its warts-and-all portrayal of the women. But they say they felt called by God to participate.
U.S.
Foreign Investors Trade Dollars For U.S. Residency
January 25, 2013 KPLUObtaining a U.S. visa can be pretty straightforward if you have $500,000. The EB-5 program grants foreigners permanent residency if they invest $500,000 in an American business and create at least 10 jobs. Despite its success, critics say the program pushes the rich to the front of the immigration line.
StoryCorps
After Years Of Estrangement, Eight Siblings Become A Family
January 25, 2013 Bryan Wilmoth grew up in a strict, religious household where all of his siblings either ran away or were kicked out. He was the first to go, after his father discovered he was gay. Years later, Wilmoth tried piecing the family back together and assuming the big brother role once again.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Africa
Backed By French Might, Malian Troops Retake Key Town
January 24, 2013 Support is growing for the French-led operation in Mali to drive back Islamist militants intent on seizing the capital. French airstrikes and ground troops have helped government forces retake the strategic town of Diabaly in central Mali.
