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Tomatoes from Canada, Mexico and Florida Morgan McCloy/NPR hide caption

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The Salt

The Search For Tastier Supermarket Tomatoes: A Tale In Three Acts

Supermarket tomatoes have a terrible reputation. But the industry is evolving. More than half of supermarket tomatoes now are grown in greenhouses or "shade houses," and flavor is improving.

University of New Mexico students Monica Nezzer and Patrick Arite work 15 to 30 hours per week giving campus tours in order to help put themselves through college. Steven St. John for NPR hide caption

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Politics In Real Life: The Struggle To Pay For College

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Sgt. Jessie Bacon uses the Tactical Communications and Protective System to relay information to his squad in Fort Bliss, Texas. About 20,000 of the devices have been deployed so far. Sgt. Betty Boomer/U.S. Army hide caption

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Army's Smart Earplug Damps Explosive Noise, But Can Enhance Whispers

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Paul Simon's new album, Stranger to Stranger, is out now. Myrna Suarez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Paul Simon On 'Stranger To Stranger' And Why You Can Call Him Al (Again)

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Korea's Air Is Dirty, But It's Not All Close-Neighbor China's Fault

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