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December 21, 2012

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Politics

Plug Pulled On 'Plan B,' House Breaks For Christmas

3:50

by Tamara Keith

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Shots - Health News

Medicare Starts To Reward Quality, Not Quantity, Of Care

4:37

by Jordan Rau

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The Salt

A Pie-Making Encore: Start With The Perfect Recipe, Serve With Love

7:47

by Allison Aubrey

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Blue Moon Crosses Over Lynn Patrick 0:30

Details

Stay Bright Linda Thompson 0:30

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Media

Newtown Shooting Prompts 'Bee' Special Edition

3:51

by Neena Satija

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Theme from Orphans Craig Armstrong 0:06

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Laura's Theme Craig Armstrong 0:30

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Europe

Moscovites Window-Shop At GUM For Holiday Ideas

2:44

by Corey Flintoff

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The Salt

Drought, Economics And Your Holiday Feast

6:15

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (for the film Meet Me in St. Lou Gramercy Brass 0:19

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Business

Bernie Madoff's Brother Is Headed To Prison

0:39

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Business

Not Your Grandma's B&B: Traditional Inns Transform For Young Travelers

3:34

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Business

Limiting Home Mortgage Deduction Would Raise Revenue

1:28

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Business

Yes Virginia, There Is A Smartphone-Controlled Toilet

1:27

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Japan Patsan/Taethit Muhan Gita Than Bang on a Can 0:37

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Winter Wonderland Dave Brubeck 0:55

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Politics

Obama Focuses On Newtown, 'Fiscal Cliff'

4:30

David Greene and Scott Horsley

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Around the Nation

Newtown Copes With Grief, Searches For Answers

4:09

by Kirk Siegler

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Opus #14 Dustin O'Halloran 0:22

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Opus #13 Dustin O'Halloran 1:31

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Research News

Why Some Kids Have An Inflated Sense Of Their Science Skills

4:34

by Shankar Vedantam

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StoryCorps

Santa Claus Is Driving To Town

2:44

by NPR Staff

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Here Comes Santa Claus Los Straitjackets 0:11

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Around the Nation

Long Island Power Authority Faces Commission

3:28

by Charles Lane

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Stardust Charlie Christian 0:29

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Shivers [Master Take] [Take] Charlie Christian & Benny Goodman Sextet 0:31

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U.S.

New TSA Standards: Carry On Small Snow Globes And Pies, Keep Checking Jam

3:41

by Brian Naylor

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Planet Money

When The Doctor Works For The Insurance Company

4:27

by Tracey Samuelson

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Big Stuff Jason Moran 0:31

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Kinetic Erik Telford 1:41

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Spirit Of The Season

Broadway's Profit-Turning, Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Story

7:19

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Sleigh Bells Paul Zaza & Carl Zittrer 0:22

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Carol of the Bells Edward Gerhard 0:55

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U.S.

A Moment Of Silence To Remember Newtown Victims

4:00

Steve Inskeep and Kirk Siegler

3
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Politics

Boehner Answers Questions About Withdrawing 'Plan B'

4:36

David Greene and Ron Elving

1
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Politics

Sen. Kerry Gets Obama's Nod For Secretary Of State

3:57

David Greene, Michele Kelemen and Scott Horsley

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Around the Nation

Holiday Lights Flip Neighbors 'The Bird'

0:28

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Around the Nation

Seattle House Is Too Small For Christmas Tree

0:29

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