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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Must Reads

Wednesday June 30, 2010

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Christopher Hitchens Undergoing Treatment For Cancer

June 30, 2010 • For many years, he was a chain smoker.

Must Reads

Aretha Franklin And Condoleezza Rice To Perform Together In Philadelphia

June 30, 2010 • They will perform, with The Philadelphia Orchestra, at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts.

America

Calif. Schools on Brink of Bankruptcy

June 30, 2010 • More than a dozen districts are in immediate danger, while 160 others are in financial limbo.

America

Kagan Hearings, Day 3

June 30, 2010 • Kagan returns for more Supreme court confirmation hearings; Attorney General Holder visits Afghanistan; Hurricane Alex slows oil skimming efforts; CNN's Larry King to leave - remembering Louis Rukeyser.

Tuesday June 29, 2010

America

Vatican Vows To Fight Responsiblity For Priest Abuse

June 29, 2010 • Church says it will prove that priests cannot be considered employees of the Vatican.

Monday June 28, 2010

America

White House Releases New National Space Policy

June 28, 2010 • The Constellation program is dead, but administration calls for more international cooperation in space.

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At Supreme Court Today, Four Decisions, Lots Of Emotion, And Bowties

June 28, 2010 • The chief justice marked the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's husband and the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens.

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Jefferson, Lincoln Top List of High School Heroes

June 28, 2010 • Student essays feature the famous presidents, but more modern ones don't make the list.

America

Kagan Hearings Open Today

June 28, 2010 • Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearings open today; G-20 summit communique; BP's latest work; dance to Waka Waka for charity

NPR's Nina Totenberg on Kagan hearings

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Friday June 25, 2010

International

G-20 Leaders: To Spend Or To Cut?

June 25, 2010 • G-20 summit opens in Toronto; Britain's Cameron calls for a new tax on banks; oil arrives on Pensacola, FL beaches; James Lee Witt assess disaster managment for BP and the vuvuzela travels to Middle Earth.

Thursday June 24, 2010

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Mark The Longest Tennis Match With Haiku

June 24, 2010 • Wimbledon's official poet wants people to send him haiku marking the longest tennis match.

Mark The Longest Tennis Match With Haiku

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Russian President Travels To Silicon Valley, Washington

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Russian President Travels To Silicon Valley, Washington

June 24, 2010 • Ahead of the G-20 meeting in Toronto, Russia's president tried to secure investment from Silicon Valley. Today, he'll meet with President Obama at the White House.

Wednesday June 23, 2010

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Gospel Singer Makes 'Guinness Book Of World Records' With Lowest Note

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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Felt In Canada, U.S.

June 23, 2010 • A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt In Canada and in the U.S. though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.