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'Shakespeare, Einstein and the Bottom Line'

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Kirp, author of a new book about the commercialization of higher education in America called Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line: The Marketing of Higher Education. (Published by Harvard University Press.)

'Shakespeare, Einstein and the Bottom Line'

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McCain Backs Independent Probe of Iraq Threat Assessment

Sen. John McCain of Arizona is supporting an independent commission to review the intelligence assessments cited as proof that Iraq's Saddam Hussein posed an imminent threat to national security. McCain speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

McCain Backs Independent Probe of Iraq Threat Assessment

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States Eye Slots for Education

In statehouses and legislatures around the nation, elected officials are looking at revenue from slot machines and other forms of gambling to raise money for education. Gov. Robert Ehrlich of Maryland and Gov. John Baldacci of Maine are among those weighing the pros and cons. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

States Eye Slots to Boost Education Funds

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Kerry Tops Most Feb. 3 Polls

Seven Democrats are still in the running for the party's presidential nomination, and they'll be competing in seven different state contests Tuesday. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts leads in many polls after early victories in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Adam Hochberg.

Kerry Tops Polls as Democrats Spread Out

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Arts & Life

The Fate of Photography in a Digital Age

News that Eastman Kodak will put more emphasis on the sale of digital cameras and accessories underscores a fundamental shift in technology. But what about the art of photo development? Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep, J. Ross Baughman, a photojournalist with The Washington Times and Lois Greenfield, a photographer known for breathtaking shots of dancers in motion.

The Fate of Photography in a Digital Age

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World

Tough Week Ahead for Britain's Blair

British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces more political challenges in the coming days. The Hutton Commission will report on whether Blair's government helped expose a weapons expert who spoke to the BBC of doubts that Iraq posed a true arms threat. And Parliament will vote on Blair's proposal to make university graduates repay tuition costs. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Guy Raz.

Tough Week Ahead for Britain's Blair

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Science

Twin Rovers at Work on Mars

The robotic explorer Opportunity is hard at work on Mars after NASA's second landing in a month on the Red Planet. And engineers hope to restore control over Opportunity's malfunctioning twin rover, Spirit. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Joe Palca.

Tandem Rovers Both Safe on Mars

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Ex-FBI Agent's Death Spares Trial over Killing

Former FBI agent H. Paul Rico died this month while awaiting trial on murder charges tied to a mob hit he was accused of helping to orchestrate. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Boston Globe reporter Ralph Ranalli, author of Deadly Alliance: The FBI's Secret Partnership With the Mob.

Ex-FBI Agent's Death Spares Trial over Killing

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Sharpton Focuses on South Carolina

After New Hampshire, the Feb. 3 South Carolina primary looms as the next test for Democrats. The Rev. Al Sharpton is making a big push to win over black voters and seems to be succeeding. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Adam Hochberg.

Sharpton Focuses on South Carolina

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Cutting the Deficit: A Closer Look

President Bush proposed a number of domestic programs in his State of the Union speech this past week, while promising to move toward a reduction in the deficit. How will that work? NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

Cutting the Deficit: A Closer Look

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Science

Second NASA Rover Nears Mars

NASA's robot explorer Opportunity is nearing a landing on Mars. If all goes well it will touch down half a planet away from its twin, Spirit. The first rover landed three weeks ago and has developed communications problems after a promising start. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Joe Palca at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

Second NASA Rover Nears Landing on Mars

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Tough Sledding at the Idiotarod

At the Idiotarod in New York City, human competitors race shopping carts along the streets of Gotham. It's not to be confused with the Iditarod, the brutal Alaska sled-dog race. But it's plenty zany. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and racer Casey Loose.

Tough Sledding at the Idiotarod

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World

Iraq WMD Debate Renewed

The Bush administration says it hasn't given up the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. But the head of the search team has resigned, and no concrete evidence of such weapons has surfaced. Hear Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the House Select Intelligence Committee, and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Iraq WMD Hunt Prompts Renewed Debate

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