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Ex-LAPD Officer, Who Vowed Revenge, Suspected In Murders
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Friday, February 08, 2013
Space
Close Shave: Asteroid To Buzz Earth Next Week
February 8, 2013 At its closest approach, the office building-sized asteroid will be only about 17,200 miles above the surface of our planet. That's far nearer to us than the moon, and even closer than some weather and communications satellites. Some people think this near miss should serve as a wake-up call.
It's All Politics
Even Without Earmarks, Tax Breaks And Special Deals Fill Bills
February 8, 2013 Congress likes to say it doesn't do earmarks anymore. And while that may be true, it's also a fact that targeted provisions are still useful in moving legislation — even critical legislation like the bill that pulled Washington back from the fiscal cliff last month.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Federal Aid For Religious Institutions In Murky Waters After Sandy
February 8, 2013 Houses of worship are still trying to recover from the damage done by the superstorm last fall. The government has encouraged them to apply for aid, but it's not clear whether they'll qualify. For some, even disaster relief would break down the boundary between "church and state."
Reporter's Notebook
Puerto Rican Hip-Hop Icon Tego Calderon Mixes Prose And Politics
February 8, 2013 The legendary rapper is responsible for some of Latin hip-hop's most danceable music. His lyrics also advocate for the Puerto Rican independence movement.
History
Walking Enthusiasts To Retrace Steps Of 1963 Kennedy March
February 8, 2013 Robert Kennedy's 50-mile hike in freezing weather — prompted by a joke his brother President John F. Kennedy made — kicked off the nation's walking and hiking craze. To honor the anniversary of the walk, a group of people plan to follow in his footsteps.
Asia
Outside The Big City, A Harrowing Sexual Assault In Rural India
February 8, 2013 A gang rape case in India's capital has attracted international attention. But sexual assaults are a nationwide problem, and authorities are often dismissive of victims, particularly in rural areas. One woman tells her story.
The Record
In A Diverse World, Grammy Sticks To Its Values
February 8, 2013 The nominees may seem to reflect our era of infinite playlists, but where the Grammys are concerned, some surprisingly traditional ideas still endure.
Planet Money
How Happy Is America?
February 8, 2013 The government is considering adopting a national happiness index. But how do you measure happiness?
StoryCorps
A Life Defined Not By Disability, But Love
February 8, 2013 When she was younger, Myra didn't realize her mom, Bonnie Brown, was "different" than most. Her mother's intellectual disability was only something she realized later when her mother told her, "I know I am not like your friends' mothers, but I'm doing the best I can."
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