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Saturday

Iconoclastic Musician Takes Measure Of His Life: 'I Became A Fighter'

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Iconoclastic Musician Takes Measure Of His Life: 'I Became A Fighter'

Fred Ho has combined improvisation with Asian themes to create his own form of political activism. Now, at age 56, Ho is dying of cancer.

Iconoclastic Musician Takes Measure Of His Life: 'I Became A Fighter'

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Friday

Thursday

Instagram Posts, KKK Rallies And Other Racial Sensitivities

Clarence Thomas is seen in a high school year book photo, circa 1959. He said that people are more sensitive about race now than they were when he lived in segregated Georgia and was the first black student to attend his school. AP hide caption

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Instagram Posts, KKK Rallies And Other Racial Sensitivities

Justice Clarence Thomas contended this week that Americans have become too sensitive to race. But might it be that we too often give different racial incidents equal weight?

Wednesday

'Tiger Mother' Author Spells Out 3 Traits That Drive Success In The U.S.

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'Tiger Mother' Author Spells Out 3 Traits That Drive Success In The U.S.

Yale law professor Amy Chua sparked controversy with her first book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, where she touted her strict style of parenting. Now she and her husband, Jed Rubenfeld, are out with a new book, The Triple Package. The couple talk about why they believe some cultural groups are better poised for success.

'Tiger Mother' Author Spells Out 3 Traits That Drive Success In The U.S.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Obama Showed A Deft Hand With Speech. Why Not With Congress?

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Obama Showed A Deft Hand With Speech. Why Not With Congress?

ANALYSIS: The president was brisk and confident during Tuesday night's State of the Union address. He also managed to avoid a remarkable array of issues that could have proved problematic. But he hasn't been nearly as adept at the less-dramatic business of dealing with Congress and the media.

Thursday

A Different Kind Of Catholicism Grows In Latino Communities

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A Different Kind Of Catholicism Grows In Latino Communities

The "Charismatic" movement involves worshipping with exuberance, miraculous healings, prophesying and establishing a personal connection with God — and the number of converts is growing. According to a recent survey by NPR, about one-third of Latino Catholics in the U.S. identify as "Charismatic."

A Different Kind Of Catholicism Grows In Latino Communities

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Wednesday

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English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans, The Answer Is Often 'Yes'

Puerto Ricans are less likely to speak Spanish at home, compared with other Latinos living in the U.S. According to an NPR poll, only 20 percent of Puerto Ricans speak Spanish at home — less than half the percentage for respondents overall.

English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans, The Answer Is Often 'Yes'

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Monday

Obama Proposes NSA Changes, Signs Budget

President Obama over the weekend signed the 1,600-page spending bill to keep the government operating. The signing ceremony came after his speech on Friday, in which he outlined changes for the way the National Security Agency collects intelligence.

Obama Proposes NSA Changes, Signs Budget

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Monday

N.J. Lawmakers To Subpoena Christie Aides In Bridge Scandal

The New Jersey state legislature on Monday is expected to issue subpoenas to former aides of Governor Chris Christie in the case surrounding the George Washington bridge road closures last fall. Will "Bridgegate" play a role in whether Christie runs for the Republican presidential nomination?

N.J. Lawmakers To Subpoena Christie Aides In Bridge Scandal

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Monday

Latest Round Of Budget Battles To Begin On Capitol Hill

Unemployment insurance is at the top of the list for President Obama as Congress returns to Washington, but the big budget battles still loom.

Latest Round Of Budget Battles To Begin On Capitol Hill

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Tuesday

Tuesday

Law

New Law Opens Birth Certificates, Sparks Questions

A new law lets adopted people in Ohio see their original birth certificates — but opponents say it comes at a cost to the birth parents. Guest host Celeste Headlee takes on the topic with law professor Carol Sanger, birth mother Jodi Hodges, and advocates Adam Pertman and Betsie Norris.

New Law Opens Birth Certificates, Sparks Questions

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World

Diplomat's Arrest Causes US-India Strain

Since the recent arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, US-Indian relations have been strained. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Deepa Iyer, Executive Director of South Asian-Americans Leading Together and Sandip Roy, Culture Editor for the Indian news site FirstPost.com.

Diplomat's Arrest Causes US-India Strain

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