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Eric Utne's 'Urban Almanac'

NPR's Margot Adler reports on a daylong journey through Manhattan with Eric Utne, the founder of Utne magazine. He has just created the Urban Almanac, a twist on the Old Farmer's Almanac. It shows city-dwellers where to find and enjoy nature.

Eric Utne's 'Urban Almanac'

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Law

Attorney: Message from Sheik Not a Call to Action

Defense attorney Lynne Stewart is accused of helping a terrorist client pass a message from prison to his associates on the outside. She argues she was just giving her client the representation he deserves. Hear NPR's Margot Adler.

Attorney: Message from Sheik Not a Call to Action

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Obituaries

The Birdman of Central Park

For more than a decade, the rare site of red-tailed hawks nesting among New York high-rises has mesmerized hordes of onlookers. Perhaps none of the birdwatchers understood the majestic creatures better than Charles Kennedy, an amateur naturalist who died recently at age 67. NPR's Margot Adler has a remembrance.

The Birdman of Central Park

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NYC Subway Turns 100

Subway Art: New York's Underground Treasures

The notion that beauty could inspire civic virtue informed the construction of the New York subway a century ago. Now a city program spreads beautiful mosaics, sculptures and other hidden treasures underground. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Subway Art: New York's Underground Treasures

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NYC Subway Turns 100

Conductor Keeps NYC Subway Rides Humming Along

Up to five million people ride the New York City subway on an average day. The system has 468 subway stations, most of them underground, and 3,000 conductors. NPR's Margot Adler follows conductor Sheila Taylor, who's been keeping things on track for riders for 17 years.

Conductor Keeps NYC Subway Rides Humming Along

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National

Free Speech Landmark for Colleges

Forty years ago, student activist Mario Savio stood on the steps of Sproul Hall in Berkeley, Calif., demanding the right to engage in political activity on the campus. Savio's actions touched off a national change in allowing politics onto campuses, which had been banned. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Free Speech Landmark for Colleges

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Protesters, Police Claim Success as RNC Ends

Demonstrators mark the end of the Republican convention with a candlelight vigil. After being taken to task by a judge for delays, New York City officials say most protesters arrested have been released. Both protesters and police call their convention efforts a success. Hear NPR's Margot Adler.

Protesters, Police Claim Success as RNC Ends

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News

New York Slow to Release Protesters

A judge in New York City orders the release of protesters rounded up at demonstrations against the Republican Convention. Complaints have been aired over the conditions of their detention and the arrest of random people, not protesters. According to city lawyers, some 524 people remain in custody. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

New York Slow to Release Protesters

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NYC Arrests 970 Protesters

New York City police arrest nearly 1,000 protesters as they try to reach the site of the Republican convention. The marches began in various corners of the city, but police set up barricades to prevent protesters from reaching Madison Square Garden. Hear NPR's Margot Adler.

Nearly 1,000 Protesters Arrested in NYC

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Taking Stock of Convention Protesters in New York

The Republican convention has drawn protesters from around the country to New York. From protesting drummers to Minnesota folk musicians and political organizers, the GOP has plenty of people to talk to. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Taking Stock of Convention Protesters in New York

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Activists Take to NYC Streets

As the Republicans prepare to start their national convention, hundreds of thousands of protesters descend on New York City, marching past Madison Square Garden. Police were ready for violence, but the demonstration went peacefully. Hear NPR's Margot Adler.

Peaceful Protests Greet Start of GOP Convention

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Protests on Eve of GOP Meeting

New York's Central Park was the scene of demonstrations Sunday as activists protested Republican policies in advance of the party's national convention, which begins Monday. Organizers of a march called "Billionaires for Bush" are among the groups hoping to confront party supporters when the sessions begin. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, NPR's Margot Adler and NPR's Nancy Solomon.

Protests Mark Eve of Republican Convention

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Protests Multiply in New York

With the Republican National Convention set to begin Monday, scores of protesters descend on New York City to demonstrate against GOP policies. Thousands of reproductive rights activists crossed the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday before rallying at City Hall. NPRs Margot Adler reports.

Protests Multiply in New York as GOP Convention Nears

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National

Two Held in NYC Bomb Plot

Two men were arraigned today in an alleged plot to bomb a New York subway station. There had no explosives and no apparent ties to terrorist groups. Demonstrations are being held this weekend in New York City, amid tight security for the upcoming Republican National Convention. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Two Held for Discussing NYC Bomb Plot

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