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"More Than That": Breaking Stereotypes in Reporting

February 28, 2012 • A behind-the-scenes look at a Morning Edition piece about the Lakota high school students overcoming stereotypes, by reporter Jim Kent.

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MadLibs With NPR's Ask Me Another

February 23, 2012 • This is NPR challenged Ask Me Another's host, puzzle editor and producer to MadLibs. See how they did and check out our Q&A with NPR's Vice President of Programming Eric Nuzum.

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...we didn't even know it

February 22, 2012 • Who says press releases have to be boring? NPR Publicist Cara Philbin penned these stanzas announcing NPR's newest poetry series, NewsPoet.

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NPR (Music) In The News and the Digital Media Devils Behind its iPad App

February 21, 2012 • The NPR Music iPad App hit the App Store last week. This is NPR has the latest news and reviews as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the NPR staff responsible for developing the App.

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NPR In The News: The Six More Weeks of Winter Edition

February 3, 2012 • Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow yesterday morning predicting more winter for many of us; but on the bright side, it's been a great week in news for NPR. Check out the latest NPR In The News for details.

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Political Junkie takes on the Florida Primary, for its first-ever live show

January 27, 2012 • NPR's Talk of The Nation packed it's bags and hit the road for Orlando with "Political Junkie" to soak up all of the Florida Primary action in person. See photos from the event at 'This is NPR.'

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NPR In The News: Here, There And Everywhere Edition

January 25, 2012 • Check out what NPR journalists and shows have been up from Washington, D.C., and across the country with the latest NPR In The News.

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In The News: The In SYNC Edition

January 12, 2012 • Check out the latest on NPR's CES announcement with Ford Motor Company as well as coverage of NPR programming and staff at This is NPR.

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Driven To Listen? NPR Launches App in Internet Enabled Ford Cars

January 9, 2012 • NPR and Ford Motor Company have partnered to bring hundreds of public radio stations and programs streamed through the Internet to your car stereo, making NPR the the first major news organization to venture into the arena of Internet-enabled cars.

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NPR In The News: The Making a List Edition

December 30, 2011 • It's time for year-end lists. Find out about notable list NPR made or landed on this year.

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NPR's Gjelten Advised Angelina Jolie's Bosnian War Film

December 21, 2011 • While working on her directorial and screenwriting debut, Angelina Jolie sought counsel from one of NPR's own: correspondent Tom Gjelten.

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NPR In The News: The Intern Edition

December 16, 2011 • Find out what's going on at NPR while you wait for the premiere of the latest Intern Edition premiere.

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"NPR Saved Us!"

December 13, 2011 • A follow up to a story in NPR's Hard Times series on how the economy is affecting people.

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NPR In The News: The Stick to What You're Good At Edition

December 12, 2011 • While NPR staff temporarily lost some dignity to the streets of Washington, DC, during last week's relay race around HQ, it's apparent that that our real skills lie in our day jobs.

NPR In The News: The Hello New CEO Edition

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NPR In The News: The Hello New CEO Edition

December 7, 2011 • NPR's new CEO, Gary Knell, began work Thursday, and he definitely didn't slide in under the radar with a casual day spent in HR. Check out coverage of his first week.