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Inauguration 2013

Crowds Begin Converging On Washington, D.C.

Morning Edition has a team of reporters spread out across the city, getting a feel for how things are going in different areas. Thousands of people are descending on the nation's capital to be a part of President Obama's second inauguration.

Crowds Begin Converging On Washington, D.C.

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Economy

Jobless Rate Steady In December At 7.8 Percent

U.S. employers continued to add jobs at a modest but steady pace last month. Despite worries about the fiscal cliff, the unemployment rate stood at 7.8 percent. There were no big surprises in Friday's report from the Labor Department.

Jobless Rate Steady In December At 7.8 Percent

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National

Oil Drilling Rig Runs Aground In Alaska

An oil drilling rig holding more than 150,000 gallons of diesel, lubricating oil and hydraulic fluid has run aground near Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska, after it was being towed during a storm. The crew was evacuated before the rig was incapacitated.

Oil Drilling Rig Runs Aground In Alaska

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Race

Significance Of Kwanzaa Changes Over The Years

Rounding out the holiday season, Kwanzaa comes to an end Tuesday. But the generation that helped create Kwanzaa is growing older, and the holiday doesn't seem to hold the same significance for many younger African Americans. Where does Kwanzaa stand today?

Significance Of Kwanzaa Changes Over The Years

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National

Secretary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in a New York hospital for treatment of a blood clot. Clinton suffered a concussion after a fall earlier this month.

Secretary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot

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Games & Humor

Google Integrates Kevin Bacon In Its Search Function

Google has incorporated the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game into its search function. Morning Edition's David Greene goes to the movies and traces the history of the iconic college game. (This piece initially aired on September 14, 2012 on Morning Edition).

Google Integrates Kevin Bacon In Its Search Function

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Review

Sports

5 NBA Games Will Be Played On Christmas Day

One of the featured teams is the Los Angeles Lakers, who were expected to contend for the title this year after some off-season trades. Now they're just hoping to make the playoffs. There will also be a rematch of last season's finals when the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Miami Heat.

5 NBA Games Will Be Played On Christmas Day

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National

N.Y. Firefighters Ambushed At Blaze

In upstate New York Monday, a gunman ambushed firefighters as they responded to a house fire in the suburban town of Webster. William Spengler, 62, killed two firefighters and injured two others before taking his own life. Police believe Spengler set the fire to lure the firefighters to the scene.

N.Y. Firefighters Ambushed At Blaze

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Analysis

Time To Address 'Fiscal Cliff' Narrows

On Friday, members of Congress went home without settling their differences over how to avoid the spending decreases and tax increases known as the "fiscal cliff."

Time To Address 'Fiscal Cliff' Narrows

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Politics

Sen. Kerry Gets Obama's Nod For Secretary Of State

President Obama is expected Friday to nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as his next secretary of state. Kerry would replace Hillary Clinton, who's planning to leave the post after four years as the president's globetrotting emissary.

Sen. Kerry Gets Obama's Nod For Secretary Of State

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Politics

Boehner Answers Questions About Withdrawing 'Plan B'

House Speaker John Boehner had a news conference Friday, after he had to withdraw his "Plan B" for avoiding the tax increases and spending cuts due at the end of the year. Many of his fellow Republicans wouldn't support it because it included higher taxes for millionaires.

Boehner Answers Questions About Withdrawing 'Plan B'

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Politics

Obama Focuses On Newtown, 'Fiscal Cliff'

President Obama has responded forcefully to the Newtown, Conn., shootings this past week. He assigned Vice President Biden to come up with policies aimed at preventing future such tragedies. The president has also been trying to strike a budget deal to avoid the year-end "fiscal cliff."

Obama Focuses On Newtown, 'Fiscal Cliff'

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Economy

Where Do 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks Stand?

Optimists in Washington believe the end-game has begun in negotiations to avoid the spending cuts and tax hikes scheduled to take affect on Jan. 1. The House is scheduled to vote Thursday on House Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B."

Where Do 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks Stand?

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