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Unfit For Work: The Startling Rise Of Disability In America

Americans On Disability Play An Increasingly Important Role In The Economy

Audie Cornish talks with Chana Joffe-Walt of the Planet Money team about her series on federal disability benefits.

Americans On Disability Play An Increasingly Important Role In The Economy

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Science

'Biotech Rider' In Budget Angers Opponents Of Genetically-Modified Crops

Hidden inside the massive federal budget that President Obama signed on Thursday is a small paragraph that has infuriated opponents of genetically-engineered crops. The provision is designed to protect those crops from court challenges. Audie Cornish talks to Dan Charles for more.

'Biotech Rider' In Budget Angers Opponents Of Genetically-Modified Crops

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National

Report: Adam Lanza's Home Was Stocked With Weapons, Ammunition

There's new information about the man who shot and killed 26 children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Warrants issued in the aftermath of the shooting were made public on Thursday. Jeff Cohen tells Audie Cornish that they fill in additional details about Adam Lanza's life with his mother Nancy. Investigators found a cache of weapons and ammunition, a National Rifle Association certificate for Adam Lanza, and books on mental health and shooting skills. They also found information about other mass shootings.

Report: Adam Lanza's Home Was Stocked With Weapons, Ammunition

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Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court

Proposition 8 Case Has High Political Stakes For Both Parties

Mara Liasson joins talks to Audie Cornish about the politics of Tuesday's court argument on gay marriage. Public opinion has shifted rapidly in favor on the issue, and the Supreme Court decision this summer on whether states can ban same-sex marriage and whether federal benefits should flow to same sex partners promise to roil the water again.

Proposition 8 Case Has High Political Stakes For Both Parties

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Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab

A bartender pours a beer at the Nomad Pub in Milwaukee, Wisc., in 2006. Darren Hauck/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab

Wisconsin has the highest number of binge drinkers in the nation, and they cost the state $6.8 billion in 2012.

Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab

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The Papal Succession

First Latin American Pope Known As A Humble Leader

Audie Cornish talks to Sylvia Poggioli about the scene at the Vatican after a Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected as pope on Wednesday.

First Latin American Pope Known As A Humble Leader

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Remembering Lillian Cahn, Creator Of The Coach Handbag

Lillian Cahn was the force behind Coach's leather handbags, which today include this high-end Hamptons Vintage Carryall. AP/Coach hide caption

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Obituaries

Remembering Lillian Cahn, Creator Of The Coach Handbag

Cahn's inspiration for the high-end leather totes came from her experience delivering noodles during the Depression. "One of her suggestions early on was: Why can't we make a shopping bag, but out of leather?" recalls her husband, Miles Cahn. Lillian Cahn died March 4 at age 89.

Remembering Lillian Cahn, Creator Of The Coach Handbag

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The Papal Succession

With Conclave Set, Catholic Church Moves One Step Closer To A New Pope

Catholic cardinals announced they will begin their conclave to select the next pope on Tuesday. Audie Cornish talks to Sylvia Poggioli.

With Conclave Set, Catholic Church Moves One Step Closer To A New Pope

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Politics

Senate Confirms Brennan As CIA Director

The Senate easily confirmed the nomination of John Brennan as CIA director, that following the dramatics of Sen. Rand Paul, who filibustered against it for nearly 13 hours on Wednesday night. Is this the dawn of a new era of these, old-school, "talking" filibusters? Tamara Keith talks to Audie Cornish.

Senate Confirms Brennan As CIA Director

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Politics

Houses Passes Resolution To Keep Government Funded Through September

The House passed a bill extending the federal government's spending authority through the end of September on Wednesday, while keeping the bottom line cuts required by the sequester that just took effect. Tamara Keith talks to Audie Cornish about what it means in the ongoing battles over federal spending.

Houses Passes Resolution To Keep Government Funded Through September

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Latin America

Rivalries And Infighting Could Follow In Wake Of Chavez's Death

Audie Cornish talks to Tom Gjelten about what's next for Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez's death. He died Tuesday at the age of 58.

Rivalries And Infighting Could Follow In Wake Of Chavez's Death

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Sports

No Obvious Favorites As NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Starts

Go on, pick a favorite in this year's NCAA tournament. We dare you. There's more than a dozen legitimate contenders to pick from. And then there's all those potential Cinderella teams. Mike Pesca talks to Audie Cornish about the upcoming NCAA Men's College Basketball tournament, which is as wide open as it has even been.

No Obvious Favorites As NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Starts

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Animals

'Extinction Looms' For Forest Elephants Due To Poaching

Forest elephants in central Africa are being slaughtered in record numbers. The most comprehensive study ever, done over a decade, shows that poaching — mostly for the Asian market for ivory — has put the forest elephant on the brink of extinction. Poaching has overcome laws and treaties to protect the species. The U.S. government and wildlife groups are struggling to slow the killing. A meeting in March of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species will focus on solutions. Audie Cornish talks to Christopher Joyce.

'Extinction Looms' For Forest Elephants Due To Poaching

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