National Missing Soldier's Loved Ones Hold On to Hope June 5, 2007 Family and friends of captured U.S. soldier Alex Jimenez are holding on to their hopes that he will be found alive, even though al-Qaida linked militants have released a videotape claiming the soldier has been killed. Jimenez has been missing since May 12, when his Humvee was ambushed. Missing Soldier's Loved Ones Hold On to Hope Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10741218/10741219" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Looming Legal Fight Clouds Gay Marriage Milestone May 17, 2007 Thursday marks the third anniversary of legalized gay marriage in Massachusetts. But even as gay rights advocates celebrate the nearly 10,000 same-sex couples who've officially tied the knot, they are gearing up to fight a measure that might end same-sex marriage altogether. Looming Legal Fight Clouds Gay Marriage Milestone Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10221380/10222184" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National For Some, Civil Unions Gain Second-Class Stigma May 17, 2007 In the three years since gay marriage became a reality in Massachusetts, interest in — and enthusiasm for — civil unions has dropped off sharply in the four states that allow them. Many gay couples now view civil unions as an unacceptable substitute for marriage. For Some, Civil Unions Gain Second-Class Stigma Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10239467/10239468" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Marriage Causes Shift in Gay Culture May 17, 2007 Three years after gay marriage become legal in Massachusetts, gays and lesbians are becoming more accepted into mainsteam America. But many in the gay community say marriage threatens to make gay culture lose its edge. Marriage Causes Shift in Gay Culture Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10231431/10231432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National States May Ban DXM Cough Medicine Sales to Minors April 21, 2007 Lawmakers around the nation are considering how to prevent kids from getting high with over-the-counter cough medicines containing Dextromethorphan, or DXM. States May Ban DXM Cough Medicine Sales to Minors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9750918/9750919" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Teenager's Home Abortion May Spur Charges March 29, 2007 A Massachusetts teen who ended a pregnancy with a do-it-yourself abortion may be charged with murder/homicide. The Dominican immigrant took a drug commonly used to treat ulcers to end her pregnancy — a practice commonly used in other countries. Authorities say the charges will hinge on how far along her pregnancy was. Teenager's Home Abortion May Spur Charges Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9213707/9213709" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Gov. Patrick Finds Setbacks After Fast Rise March 15, 2007 Despite being in office for only a few months, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has been forced by a series of embarrassing political missteps to scale back his public schedule. Patrick's landslide victory made him the nation's second elected black governor, and he was widely regarded as a rising star. Gov. Patrick Finds Setbacks After Fast Rise Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/8939289/8939290" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Critics Challenge Familial DNA Testing February 28, 2007 DNA results from a crime scene often don't lead to an exact match. Some investigators use DNA to find near-matches that could lead to a suspect. Critics say this practice, called familial DNA testing, invades the privacy of innocent people. Critics Challenge Familial DNA Testing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7641971/7641972" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The College Admissions Game Opting Out of College for a Blue-Collar Life February 25, 2007 More high-school graduates are heading to college these days. But more college students are also dropping out. To many, the figures reflect a growing pressure for kids to follow the college track, even when they might be better suited to other options. Opting Out of College for a Blue-Collar Life Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7504120/7504148" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The College Admissions Game Quirky Essays a Window to Future Success? February 23, 2007 Tufts University is trying to spot the future leaders in its vast pool of applicants by assigning optional essays on offbeat topics. Other colleges are doubtful of the experiment, but watching with interest. Quirky Essays a Window to Future Success? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7384490/7447651" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Harvard Poised to Name Woman President February 10, 2007 Harvard University is expected to name its new president Sunday. For the first time in 370 years, that person is likely to be a woman. Drew Gilpin Faust is slated to replace Larry Summers, who resigned from the post last year. Harvard Poised to Name Woman President Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7344357/7344358" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Publicity Stunt in Boston Reveals Generational Divide February 2, 2007 Two men in Boston pleaded not guilty to charges Thursday that they planted devices around that city that prompted a day-long security scare. The devices turned out to be part of a publicity campaign for a TV show. Younger adults say the police overreacted. Publicity Stunt in Boston Reveals Generational Divide Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7126130/7126131" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Carter Faces Critics on Middle East Book January 24, 2007 Former President Jimmy Carter confronted critics of his views on Israel at Brandeis University on Tuesday. Carter responded to charges that his book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid is unfair to Israel. Carter Faces Critics on Middle East Book Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7000889/7000892" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Race Patrick Takes Office in Massachusetts January 5, 2007 Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is sworn in as the second elected black governor in U.S. history. He took the oath of office with a Bible given to John Quincy Adams by survivors of the slave ship Amistad. Patrick Takes Office in Massachusetts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6727728/6727729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Massachusetts' Romney Puts Name in Ring January 3, 2007 Outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney files papers to form his presidential exploratory committee. The important first step allows Romney to raise money for his presidential bid. He enters a field of likely Republican candidates that includes Sen. John McCain and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Massachusetts' Romney Puts Name in Ring Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6718689/6718690" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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