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December 24, 2012

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Shootings In Newtown, Conn.

Toy Donations Pour Into Newtown For The Holidays

3:00

by Diane Orson

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Around the Nation

Gun Ownership Is A 'Responsiblity To Be Proud Of'

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In a Sentimental Mood Richard Hunter 0:09

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Misty Moonlight Waltz Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer et. al. 1:30

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Science

The Science Behind Santa's Christmas Eve Journey

4:09

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The Salt

At Christmas, A Roman Holiday Revolves Around The Food

3:38

by Sylvia Poggioli

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Sonata for violin & continuo in D major ("Psyche"), Op. 5/12 [10. Dernière suite de la noce (Allegro)] Europa Galante 0:17

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Sonata for violin & continuo in D major ("Psyche"), Op. 5/12 [8. La noce allemande [Allemanda]] Europa Galante 0:30

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Middle East

Relentless Syrian Violence Drains Hope For Solution

3:37

by Peter Kenyon

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Wa Habibi Kronos Quartet 0:20

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Fields of Oil Alexandre Desplat 0:30

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Shots - Health News

Chance To Pause Biological Clock With Ovarian Transplant Stirs Debate

4:33

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Shots - Health News

Like Girls, Boys Are Entering Puberty Earlier

4:06

by Patti Neighmond

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Blank Pages The Album Leaf 0:23

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Stand Still The Album Leaf 1:30

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Business

No 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Puts Wall Street In A Slump

0:32

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Economy

Could 2013 Be A Good Economic Year?

4:44

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Business

The Tax Deduction That Costs $180 Billion A Year

1:53

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Sleigh Ride, for orchestra (or string orchestra) Leroy Anderson, Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler (conductor) 0:12

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Deck the Halls Jack Daniel 0:55

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Analysis

Time To Address 'Fiscal Cliff' Narrows

4:33

David Greene and Cokie Roberts

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Europe

In Cornwall, Lisa Simpson Rivals Queen Elizabeth

4:24

by Philip Reeves

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The Simpsons Theme Hans Zimmer 0:16

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...Lead, Not to Read Hans Zimmer 1:30

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Author Interviews

Oscar-Winner Emma Thompson Revives 'Peter Rabbit'

7:07

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Bonjour Ma Petite [Joie] Various 0:39

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Peter and the Wolf Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra 0:30

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Around the Nation

Storied Cajun Record Shop Is Going Out Of Business

3:57

by Keith O'Brien

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White Christmas Don Rich 0:07

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Jingle Bells The Cleveland Percussion Enesemble 0:30

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Asia

Indian Protests Against Gang Rape Intensify

4:16

by Julie McCarthy

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Europe

Spain Tries To Boost Entrepreneurship

4:10

by Lauren Frayer

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La Senda del Abuelo Gnawledge 0:30

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Calabazar de Sagua Gnawledge 2:00

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NPR's Holiday Favorites

David Sedaris Reads From His 'Santaland Diaries'

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra 0:55

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Around the Nation

Ill. Chef To Make Gigantic Green Bean Casserole

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Around the Nation

Santa Suits Are Getting Bigger

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