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Politics
Obama's Visit To Myanmar: Too Much, Too Soon?
November 15, 2012 Some argue the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the country also known as Burma is too much reward for not enough political reform. But analysts say the trip could be a success if it focuses on the work still to be done.
Planet Money
Why Coke Cost A Nickel For 70 Years
November 15, 2012 All prices change. So why did the price of a Coke stay the same for decades? The answer includes a 7.5-cent coin and a company president who wanted to get a couple of lawyers out of his office.
Books
'Round House' And 'Beautiful Forevers' Win National Book Awards
November 15, 2012 The National Book Awards, announced Wednesday night, honored both longtime writers and new authors, from Louise Erdrich for her novel The Round House, to Katherine Boo for her debut nonfiction work, Behind the Beautiful Forevers.