Must Reads : The Two-Way Some stories are just too weird, too funny or too sad to ignore. They may not be "serious news," but are so fascinating you must read them. NPR correspondents are on the watch for such tales. We pass along the best, from NPR and other news outlets.

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Tuesday January 31, 2012

Secret To Being Married 78 Years? Say 'Honey, I Still Love You'

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Secret To Being Married 78 Years? Say 'Honey, I Still Love You'

January 31, 2012 • Wilbur and Theresa Faiss of Las Vegas have been married for more than 78 years. He's got some tips for those who want to stay hitched. Among them: Be the first to apologize.

VIDEO: A Bunny That Thinks It's A Sheepdog

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VIDEO: A Bunny That Thinks It's A Sheepdog

January 31, 2012 • A viral video shows a bunny not afraid to show a flock of sheep who's boss.

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Illinois Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Unit After Power Loss

January 31, 2012 • Exelon Corporation says one of the units at its Byron Station nuclear power plant shut down yesterday. Workers vented small amounts of radiation in steam but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the public is safe.

VIDEO: Mitt Romney Sings 'America The Beautiful'

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VIDEO: Mitt Romney Sings 'America The Beautiful'

January 31, 2012 • The GOP presidential candidate let down his guard and broke into song.

Monday January 30, 2012

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?yllaeR 'Alyssa Talks Backwards' seoG lariV

January 30, 2012 • Only on the Web: Video of a young girl who seems able to say just about any word backwards is going lariv (that's "viral").

'Like The End Of The World': Brush Fire Blamed For Car Pileup That Killed 10

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'Like The End Of The World': Brush Fire Blamed For Car Pileup That Killed 10

January 30, 2012 • The fire along with fog caused poor visibility and led to a massive pileup on Florida's I-75. Authorities had just reopened the road when the crashes happened.

Friday January 27, 2012

College Presidents Have Problems With Obama's Message On Tuition

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College Presidents Have Problems With Obama's Message On Tuition

January 27, 2012 • The president says he's putting colleges "on notice" about tuition hikes. College officials say the White House shouldn't be prescribing how schools cut costs.

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Thursday January 26, 2012

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Scary Moment On Ice As Rink Ceiling Caves In

January 26, 2012 • The roof of an ice hockey rink dramatically collapsed in Slovakia on Sunday in this startling video. Youth hockey players, coaches and parents all escaped without injury.

Wednesday January 25, 2012

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Alaska Airlines To Stop Handing Out Prayer Cards

January 25, 2012 • For more than 30 years, the airline had been including psalms with its meals. But a growing number of passengers have complained, the airline says. So now fliers will — as many already do — need to carry on their own prayers.

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Homeless Science Whiz Kid Is Not Named Science Prize Finalist

January 25, 2012 • Samantha Garvey had a bittersweet 24 hours. She learned she wasn't a finalist for the Intel Science Talent Search competition hours after attending the State of the Union.

'Blue Marble 2012': NASA's 'Most Amazing' High Def Image Of Earth So Far

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'Blue Marble 2012': NASA's 'Most Amazing' High Def Image Of Earth So Far

January 25, 2012 • The space agency's latest composite image of Earth offers a detailed view of North and Central America. It's one in a long line of "Blue Marble" shots since the original was taken by the Apollo 17 crew in 1972.

Tuesday January 24, 2012

Massive Solar Storm Causes Planes To Be Rerouted

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Massive Solar Storm Causes Planes To Be Rerouted

January 24, 2012 • Delta rerouted at least six planes to avoid the potentially dangerous solar storm. The planes avoided the North Pole and took a more southern route.

State Bill Outlaws Use Of Fetuses In Food Industry

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State Bill Outlaws Use Of Fetuses In Food Industry

January 24, 2012 • An Oklahoma Senate bill that prohibits "the manufacture or sale of food or products which use aborted human fetuses" has some folks scratching their heads, and wondering if it's real.

Julian Assange Announces The Launch Of New TV Show

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Julian Assange Announces The Launch Of New TV Show

January 24, 2012 • Like his site Wikileaks, the show promises controversy. It's not clear, however, what TV networks will pick up the show.

Scorsese's 'Hugo' Leads The Oscars With 11 Nominations

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Scorsese's 'Hugo' Leads The Oscars With 11 Nominations

January 24, 2012 • The mostly silent film "The Artist" came in second with 10 nominations, including best picture.