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Oceans Called A 'Wild West' Where Lawlessness And Impunity Rule

NPR's Audie Cornish spoke with Ian Urbina, investigative reporter for The New York Times, about his four-part series, The Outlaw Ocean. He says the lack of rules contributes to the ocean's dire state.

Oceans Called A 'Wild West' Where Lawlessness And Impunity Rule

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David Carr, 'New York Times' Media Columnist, Dies At 58

The widely read journalist, who covered the media for 25 years, died after collapsing in the newsroom Thursday. Carr was also known for his memoir, investigating his addiction to alcohol and drugs.

'12 Years A Slave' Leads To Correction Of 161-Year-Old Story

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'12 Years A Slave' Leads To Correction Of 161-Year-Old Story

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