May 19, 2012

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Politics

Are 8 Heads Better Than 1 At Fixing Europe's Debt?

4:08
 

World

In Group Of Eight, A Lack Of Leadership?

4:26
 

Simon Says

Teaching Kids Balance Can Be A Lesson For Parents

2:48
 

Bicycle Race Queen 0:23

Details

Off the hook Eric Johnson 0:58

Details

Space

Failure To Launch: SpaceX Delays Mission

3:50
 

Space

How To Watch The Solar Eclipse

2:14
 

Author Interviews

Americans: A 'Bunch Of Amateurs,' And Proud Of It

7:49

by NPR Staff

 

Le Commissariat Kouyaté-Neerman 0:23

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Sports

Olympic Flame Flies To United Kingdom

2:59

by Vicki Barker

 

Author Interviews

'Never Fall Down': Surviving The Killing Fields

7:56

by NPR Staff

 

Fine Art

Barnes Foundation Changes Location, But Little Else

5:13

by Joel Rose

 

Technology

Journey Through Musical Time With This App

4:39
 

Bad Girls Donna Summer 0:29

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Business

What To Expect In Facebook's Future

3:29
 

Business

Average Investors Share Facebook Feelings

2:31
 

Million-Dollar Donors

With Eye On Future, Billionaire Investor Bets On Paul

4:53
 

In Motion Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross 0:36

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Asia

Chinese Activist Leaves Beijing For U.S.

 

Africa

Violence Haunts Zimbabwe Ahead Of Elections

4:16

by Anders Kelto

 

Europe

In Turkey, Debating A Woman's Right To Bear Arms

6:50
 

Rue Perdue Kyle Eastwood 0:23

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Remembrances

Katie Beckett Leaves Legacy For Kids With Disabilities

2:59
 

Sports

Sports: Proving Your Worth

4:50
 

Sports

Calif. Hopes For A Preakness Win

4:01
 

Music

Idina Menzel: From Broadway To The Symphony

8:34

by NPR Staff

 

Asleep on the Wind Idina Menzel 0:14

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