Opinion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1057&ft=1&f=1057 Editorial opinions and commentary on news events and world events. Download podcasts and subscribe to RSS feeds. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Opinion http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1057&ft=1&f=1057 yes Sole Survivor: Iraq Rescue Mission Ended In Tragedy In our latest installment of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Lance Cpl. Travis Williams. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Williams lost his 12-man squad lost his squad to an IED. He was the only survivor. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186560432/sole-survivor-iraq-rescue-mission-ended-in-tragedy?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186560432/sole-survivor-iraq-rescue-mission-ended-in-tragedy?ft=1&f=1057 In our latest installment of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Lance Cpl. Travis Williams. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Williams lost his 12-man squad lost his squad to an IED. He was the only survivor. 264 no In our latest installment of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Lance Cpl. Travis Williams. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Williams lost his 12-man squad lost his squad to an IED. He was the only survivor.

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]]> Words Of Wisdom For The Graduating Class Of Moore, Okla. High school seniors in Moore, Okla., will hold commencement ceremonies Saturday, despite the death and destruction wreaked by this week's tornado. Scott Simon asks two Oklahoma writers to offer advice to the graduating classes. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:36 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186451982/words-of-wisdom-for-the-graduating-class-of-moore-okla?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186451982/words-of-wisdom-for-the-graduating-class-of-moore-okla?ft=1&f=1057 High school seniors in Moore, Okla., will hold commencement ceremonies Saturday, despite the death and destruction wreaked by this week's tornado. Scott Simon asks two Oklahoma writers to offer advice to the graduating classes. 172 no High school seniors in Moore, Okla., will hold commencement ceremonies Saturday, despite the death and destruction wreaked by this week's tornado. Scott Simon asks two Oklahoma writers to offer advice to the graduating classes.

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]]> Week In Politics: Obama And Drone Strikes Melissa Block speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>. They discuss highlights from the national security speech delivered by President Obama on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186503455&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186503455&ft=1&f=1057 Melissa Block speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>. They discuss highlights from the national security speech delivered by President Obama on Thursday. 374 no Melissa Block speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss highlights from the national security speech delivered by President Obama on Thursday.

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]]> Dear Tiny Desk: Miss You In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/24/186425069/dear-tiny-desk-miss-you?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/24/186425069/dear-tiny-desk-miss-you?ft=1&f=1057 In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal. no In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal.

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]]> Who's The Best Drinker? Dogs? Cats? Or Pigeons? You, you with your lips, throat, cheek muscles and hands, you, with no effort can drink a glass of water. But what about your cat? Your dog? They don't have the advantages you do. Nor do pigeons. And yet, through ways both brilliant and mysterious, they too can drink. Here are their secrets. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/05/23/186324864/whos-the-best-drinker-dogs-cats-or-pigeons?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/05/23/186324864/whos-the-best-drinker-dogs-cats-or-pigeons?ft=1&f=1057 You, you with your lips, throat, cheek muscles and hands, you, with no effort can drink a glass of water. But what about your cat? Your dog? They don't have the advantages you do. Nor do pigeons. And yet, through ways both brilliant and mysterious, they too can drink. Here are their secrets. no You, you with your lips, throat, cheek muscles and hands, you, with no effort can drink a glass of water. But what about your cat? Your dog? They don't have the advantages you do. Nor do pigeons. And yet, through ways both brilliant and mysterious, they too can drink. Here are their secrets.

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]]> Military Moms: A Bond Born From Shared Loss Two mothers whose sons were killed during the first Gulf War talk about how they became friends after their sons died. The past 22 years would have been tough without the friendship, because, as one tells the other, "what's in our hearts we share." Fri, 24 May 2013 02:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186291997/military-moms-a-bond-borne-from-shared-loss?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186291997/military-moms-a-bond-borne-from-shared-loss?ft=1&f=1057 Two mothers whose sons were killed during the first Gulf War talk about how they became friends after their sons died. The past 22 years would have been tough without the friendship, because, as one tells the other, "what's in our hearts we share." 170 no Two mothers whose sons were killed during the first Gulf War talk about how they became friends after their sons died. The past 22 years would have been tough without the friendship, because, as one tells the other, "what's in our hearts we share."

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]]> 'Plimpton!': A Fond Look At A Man Of Letters An affectionate documentary portrays the <em>Paris Review</em> founder as a man devoted to illuminating how talent and creativity work — both for himself, and for the rest of us. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186016416/plimpton-a-fond-look-at-a-man-of-letters?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186016416/plimpton-a-fond-look-at-a-man-of-letters?ft=1&f=1057 An affectionate documentary portrays the <em>Paris Review</em> founder as a man devoted to illuminating how talent and creativity work — both for himself, and for the rest of us. no An affectionate documentary portrays the Paris Review founder as a man devoted to illuminating how talent and creativity work — both for himself, and for the rest of us.

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]]> Breakin' The Rules: 20 General Principles Suspended In 'Fast And Furious 6' There are many principles of day-to-day life that don't make their way into the Fast, Furious universe. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/23/186288845/breakin-the-rules-20-general-principles-suspended-in-fast-and-furious-6?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/23/186288845/breakin-the-rules-20-general-principles-suspended-in-fast-and-furious-6?ft=1&f=1057 There are many principles of day-to-day life that don't make their way into the Fast, Furious universe. no There are many principles of day-to-day life that don't make their way into the Fast, Furious universe.

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]]> Pitbull Gets 'Epic': 'You Constantly Have To Defend Your Success' Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film <em> Epic</em>. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262931/epic-movie-role-for-music-superstar-pitbull?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262931/epic-movie-role-for-music-superstar-pitbull?ft=1&f=1057 Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film <em> Epic</em>. 1070 no Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film Epic.

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]]> Douglas, Damon Illuminate HBO's 'Candelabra' Steven Soderbergh's latest film is a showbiz story about Vegas icon Liberace and his secret lover — played, respectively, by Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, both terrific in their roles. It premieres Sunday on HBO. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186090986/douglas-damon-illuminate-hbos-candelabra?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186090986/douglas-damon-illuminate-hbos-candelabra?ft=1&f=1057 Steven Soderbergh's latest film is a showbiz story about Vegas icon Liberace and his secret lover — played, respectively, by Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, both terrific in their roles. It premieres Sunday on HBO. 393 no Steven Soderbergh's latest film is a showbiz story about Vegas icon Liberace and his secret lover — played, respectively, by Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, both terrific in their roles. It premieres Sunday on HBO.

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]]> 'Before Midnight': Jesse And Celine Are Older Now, And So Are We It took Jesse and Celine 18 years to find themselves back where they started in the lovely third installment of the series that began with 1995's <em>Before Sunrise</em>. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/23/186226960/before-midnight-jesse-and-celine-are-older-now-and-so-are-we?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/23/186226960/before-midnight-jesse-and-celine-are-older-now-and-so-are-we?ft=1&f=1057 It took Jesse and Celine 18 years to find themselves back where they started in the lovely third installment of the series that began with 1995's <em>Before Sunrise</em>. no It took Jesse and Celine 18 years to find themselves back where they started in the lovely third installment of the series that began with 1995's Before Sunrise.

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]]> Living In Two Worlds, But With Just One Language Elysha O'Brien calls herself a "Mexican white girl." Not just because of her ethnically ambiguous appearance, she says, but also because she can't speak Spanish. Fearing their children would experience discrimination if they spoke Spanish, her parents chose not to teach them their native tongue. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/185839159/living-in-two-worlds-but-with-just-one-language?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/185839159/living-in-two-worlds-but-with-just-one-language?ft=1&f=1057 Elysha O'Brien calls herself a "Mexican white girl." Not just because of her ethnically ambiguous appearance, she says, but also because she can't speak Spanish. Fearing their children would experience discrimination if they spoke Spanish, her parents chose not to teach them their native tongue. 467 no Elysha O'Brien calls herself a "Mexican white girl." Not just because of her ethnically ambiguous appearance, she says, but also because she can't speak Spanish. Fearing their children would experience discrimination if they spoke Spanish, her parents chose not to teach them their native tongue.

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]]> Letters: Stories From Moore, Okla. Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about reporting on the tornado in Moore, Okla. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082405&ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082405&ft=1&f=1057 Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about reporting on the tornado in Moore, Okla. 0 no Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about reporting on the tornado in Moore, Okla.

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]]> China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal In 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186008930/chinas-artist-provocateur-explores-new-medium-heavy-metal?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186008930/chinas-artist-provocateur-explores-new-medium-heavy-metal?ft=1&f=1057 In 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed. 0 no In 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed.

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]]> Cannes Diary: Delusions Of 'Gatsby' (And Dreams Of Notoriety) All is Gatsbyish excess on the Croisette, where the Cannes Film Festival's early tone might well have been set by Baz Luhrmann's lavish film — and by Sofia Coppola's accomplished <em>The Bling Ring.</em> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/22/186023186/cannes-diary-delusions-of-gatsby-and-of-notoriety?ft=1&f=1057 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/22/186023186/cannes-diary-delusions-of-gatsby-and-of-notoriety?ft=1&f=1057 All is Gatsbyish excess on the Croisette, where the Cannes Film Festival's early tone might well have been set by Baz Luhrmann's lavish film — and by Sofia Coppola's accomplished <em>The Bling Ring.</em> no All is Gatsbyish excess on the Croisette, where the Cannes Film Festival's early tone might well have been set by Baz Luhrmann's lavish film — and by Sofia Coppola's accomplished The Bling Ring.

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