February 27, 2013

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The Papal Succession

Pope Benedict XVI To Become 'Pope Emeritus' After Stepping Down

3:17
 

The Papal Succession

As Pope Resigns, Clergy Abuse Survivors Remember 2008 Meeting

4:51
 

Middle East

U.S. Plans To Offer More Direct Aid To Syrian Rebels

4:22
 

The Templehof File Syriana 0:19

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Brace Brace Bonobo 0:19

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All Tech Considered

As States Embrace Online Gambling, Questions Arise

3:28
 

Technology

Piracy Alert System Raises Concerns About Fair Use, Misidentification

4:23
 

Ringing Bell Law of the Least Effort 0:18

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It Don't Mean Femi Kuti 0:30

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Music Interviews

Richard Thompson: The Acoustics Behind 'Electric'

13:00

by NPR Staff

 

Across the Imaginary Divide Marcus Roberts Trio 1:28

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The Sequester: Cuts And Consequences

Sequester Spells Uncertainty For Many Public Schools

3:40
 

Around the Nation

Mayors Warn Congress That Sequestration Could Hit City Services

4:40
 

Ghost Ship Bonobo 0:15

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C 130 Brownout 0:55

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Law

Conservative Justices Skeptical Of Key Part Of Voting Law

6:41
 

Fine Art

Artist Behind Rosa Parks Statue: She Was 'Superwoman Dressed In Clark Kent's Clothes'

3:52

by Ailsa Chang

 

Around the Nation

'Best Fracking State In The Union': North Dakotans Pitch New License Plate Slogans

2:27
 

Crooked Railroad New West Guitar Group & New West 0:55

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Flying Down To Rio Wayne Shorter 1:30

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Deceptive Cadence

Remembering Van Cliburn, A Giant Among Pianists And A Cold War Idol

7:50
 

In D Minor - III. Finale. Alla Breve Van Cliburn & Moscow Philharmony Orchestra 0:36

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Politics in Africa Femi Kuti 0:36

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The Salt

Do Parents Really Know What Their Kids Are Eating?

5:09

by Chantell Williams

 

The Salt

Germans Are Drinking Less Beer These Days, But Why?

3:48
 

Hab' Ich Einen Durst Alfons Bauer 0:20

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Middle East

Iran Nuclear Talks Set Stage For Future Bargaining

4:00
 

See Line Woman Me'Shell Ndegéocello 0:18

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Mali Cuba Afrocubism 1:30

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Space

First Space Tourist Sets Sights On A Mars Mission

3:36
 

Religion

Pope Benedict XVI Will Have To Give Up Red Shoes, Shoulder Cape

4:44
 

All Things To All Men The Cinematic Orchestra & Roots Manuva 0:11

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All That Matters Now Ben Harper 0:59

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