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Sunday

Environment

E.O. Wilson Goes To Washington

The Pulitzer Prize winner, who's known as the "father of biodiversity," is a scientific superstar. But now he's trying to convince Congress to set aside half the earth as wilderness.

E.O. Wilson Goes To Washington

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Monday

National

After Freddie Gray, Baltimore Residents Continue To Criticize City's Police

A year after the death of Freddie Gray, residents of his Sandtown, Baltimore, neighborhood are still unhappy with the city's police. Gray died in police custody, and the officers will go on trial later this spring.

After Freddie Gray, Baltimore Residents Continue To Criticize City's Police

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Thursday

We're Having a Baby!? How To Feel The Joy, Without The Financial Fears

Yami Chavarria with her infant daughter, Ayla Kimberley. Andrea Seabrook for NPR hide caption

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Your Money And Your Life

We're Having a Baby!? How To Feel The Joy, Without The Financial Fears

With each baby comes a set of scary questions: how to pay for strollers, day care, even (gasp!) college? We joined a talk between a young couple and a financial adviser. Here's what we learned.

We're Having a Baby!? How To Feel The Joy, Without The Financial Fears

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Wednesday

Your Money

When Having A Baby Comes With A Bundle Of Financial Implications

Having a baby is a magical, wonderful thing that will bring joy to your life and sometimes a wrecking ball to your financial life. A couple having a baby together talk with a financial adviser.

When Having A Baby Comes With A Bundle Of Financial Implications

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Tuesday

Law

Hearing For Adnan Syed Of 'Serial' Fame Is Set To Wrap Up

Both sides rested in the hearing on whether Syed's murder conviction will be revisited. He is serving a life sentence for the death of his ex-girlfriend. His case was explored in the podcast Serial.

Hearing For Adnan Syed Of 'Serial' Fame Is Set To Wrap Up

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Wednesday

Law

Adnan Syed Of 'Serial' Appears In Court For Shot At New Trial

Adnan Syed, whose case was widely publicized by the podcast Serial, is in court Wednesday for a hearing that offers him a chance at a second trial. He was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend more than 15 years ago.

Adnan Syed Of 'Serial' Appears In Court For Shot At New Trial

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Law

Convicted Killer In 'Serial' To Ask For A New Trial In Baltimore Hearing

The true-crime podcast Serial tells the story of a suburban Baltimore murder. In a hearing Wednesday, the man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend is getting a chance to present new evidence.

Convicted Killer In 'Serial' To Ask For A New Trial In Baltimore Hearing

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Friday

Politics

FBI Probe Uncovers Corruption In Allentown, Pa.

Covert recordings, political bribes, raided offices and now, federal indictments. An FBI probe is dismantling an entire political administration after uncovering corruption.

FBI Probe Uncovers Corruption In Allentown, Pa.

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Saturday

Ryan Brings Big Ideas, And Some Risk, To GOP Ticket

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is popular with conservatives and brings enthusiasm to the ticket. He won his House seat at 28, which means that now, at 42, he's a seasoned legislator. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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2024 Election

Ryan Brings Big Ideas, And Some Risk, To GOP Ticket

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan brings the kind of enthusiasm Mitt Romney could use — he's a darling of the conservative base that Romney has had a harder time winning over. But the ideas that have made him a star — particularly his plans for Medicare — may give Democrats an opening against him.

Tuesday

Politics

Report: Congressional Gridlock Has Cost $1.3 Billion

The near-default on U.S. obligations cost $1.3 billion because of increased borrowing costs, according to a new GAO report. To put that in perspective, that's more than 1,600 times as much money as was wasted at a Las Vegas conference for government employees that the House has spent countless hours investigating.

Report: Congressional Gridlock Has Cost $1.3 Billion

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Ryan Offers Romney Risk, Reward

Rep. Paul Ryan (left), R-Wis., and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a campaign stop in Appleton, Wis., on March 30. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

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The Veepstakes

Ryan Offers Romney Risk, Reward

Among those on Mitt Romney's list of potential running mates, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin has youth and experience. He's a conservative from a swing state, and he has big ideas and the policy chops to back them up. But the House Budget Committee chairman's fiscal ideas might cost Romney with independents.

Ryan Offers Romney Risk, Reward

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Politics

House Repeals Affordable Care Act In Symbolic Vote

The GOP-controlled House voted to repeal President Obama's health care law. It's a largely symbolic gesture as the Democratic Senate will not agree to a repeal.

House Repeals Affordable Care Act In Symbolic Vote

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Friday

Politics

On Capitol Hill, Lawmakers Find Way To Compromise

Leaders on Capitol Hill struck a bargain by which interest rates will be frozen on student loans, and federal funds will flow for roads and bridges. It's an unusual case of compromise in the current Congress.

On Capitol Hill, Lawmakers Find Way To Compromise

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Tuesday

Congress Taking Student Loans, Highway Bill To Wire

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Politics

Congress Taking Student Loans, Highway Bill To Wire

Congressional leaders say they are close to a deal on two issues with looming deadlines. But if Congress fails to lock down agreements this week, the federal highway program would come to a halt, and student loan interest rates would double.

Congress Taking Student Loans, Highway Bill To Wire

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Monday

Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets attendees at the conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando, Fla., on June 21. The presumptive GOP nominee took knocks from congressional Republicans during the party's presidential primaries. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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Mitt Romney

Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

The presumptive GOP nominee took knocks from congressional Republicans during the party's presidential primaries. But Mitt Romney and his supporters are hoping Republicans will rally behind him ahead of what looks likely to be a hard-fought and close election against President Obama.

Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

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Wednesday

Big Political Donors Shy Away From Public Scrutiny

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Big Political Donors Shy Away From Public Scrutiny

Some donors willing to write seven-figure checks to superPACs have gotten something they weren't counting on: attention from the political opposition and the media. One donor says he feels like he has a "target strapped on my back."

Big Political Donors Shy Away From Public Scrutiny

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Thursday

National Security

Congressmen Accuse White House Of Leaking Intel

A bipartisan group of senators has called an investigation into how the news media has received information from the White House about drone strikes and cyber warfare.

Congressmen Accuse White House Of Leaking Intel

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Tuesday

Sky's The Limit In Campaign Cash For Wis. Governor

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Money & Politics

Sky's The Limit In Campaign Cash For Wis. Governor

Scott Walker vastly out-raised and outspent his Democratic challenger in the state's recall election, largely on the strength of big donations from out of state. He was helped by a quirk in Wisconsin law, which lets a governor facing a recall vote bypass political donation limits.

Sky's The Limit In Campaign Cash For Wis. Governor

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Friday

#FollowFriday: A Tiny Shred Of Political Authenticity

Rep.Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich., is a regular on Twitter. Here, he plays guitar at a festival last July in Whitmore Lake, Mich. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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It's All Politics

#FollowFriday: A Tiny Shred Of Political Authenticity

Politicians routinely use Twitter, but harder to find are those whose tweets actually, really, identifiably come from them. The ones who tweet interesting facts, interact with constituents, and even — gasp — crack jokes on occasion. Let me recommend a few who walk the walk and tweet the tweet.

Thursday

Health Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot

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Politics

Health Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot

Republicans have rallied for repeal of the Affordable Care Act since the very day it passed. But now the GOP has a problem: Some provisions in the law are very popular with voters. If the Supreme Court strikes the law down, choosing whether to try to revive those parts could be difficult.

Health Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot

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Wednesday

Remember The Debt Ceiling Debate? It's Back

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Politics

Remember The Debt Ceiling Debate? It's Back

In the past week, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner have begun a new round of sparring over the U.S. debt ceiling. It's part of a number of problems involving debt, taxes and spending that are all slated to come to a head in early 2013. And solutions aren't likely before Election Day.

Remember The Debt Ceiling Debate? It's Back

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Wednesday

Politics

House Passes Its Version Of Domestic Violence Act

The House Wednesday passed a Republican version of a bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act. This is expected to set up a battle with the Democratic-controlled Senate, which has already passed a broader measure that's supported by the White House.

House Passes Its Version Of Domestic Violence Act

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