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How Can You Give A Community Better Health? : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA — in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. He hopes to offer some alternative to fast food in a community where "the drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys."
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WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them.
Quinto Turns Inward To Find Spock's Soul : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
Playing the famous half-Vulcan requires a little meditative depth and a lot of brow-shaving. Heroes villain Zachary Quinto plays Spock in the reboot of the Star Trek franchise, with the blessing of original Spock Leonard Nimoy. Quinto tells NPR about befr
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Draco Rosa: A Pop Survivor Returns From The Brink, With Friends : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
In the 1980s, he was Robi Rosa, the lead singer of Menudo at the boy band's peak of popularity. Rosa went on to write hits for bandmate Ricky Martin and develop a solo career. When Rosa was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, some of the biggest name
Gingrich Cautions GOP About 'Overreach' On Scandals : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
"I think we overreached in '98 — how's that for a quote you can use?" the former House speaker says of the Clinton impeachment. Now he tells fellow Republicans that they need to be "calm and factual" as they pursue answers from the Oba
Underground Tunnels Feed Gaza's Hankering For KFC : Parallels : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
Gaza Strip residents rely heavily on smuggling tunnels to Egypt. Among many other goods, the passageways are reportedly bringing regular deliveries of fast food.
Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best : Monkey See : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
Book News: Amazon May Be Called Before Parliament Over Taxes : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 1 TWEETS
Also: AARP and The Nation join a growing list of ebook publishers; Hilary Mantel on Jane Austen; Anne Applebaum on Sheryl Sandberg.
Honolulu Jury Convicts Man Of 2011 Shooting Rampage : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 31 TWEETS
He was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting spree that left a mother of 10 dead and two others wounded. Prosecutors are expected to seek life without parole.
House Republicans Vote (Again) To Repeal Obamacare : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 40 TWEETS
For the 37th time, GOP lawmakers in the House have cast a symbolic vote to defund the Affordable Care Act.
House Republicans Vote (Again) To Repeal Obamacare : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 24 TWEETS
For the 37th time, GOP lawmakers in the House have cast a symbolic vote to defund the Affordable Care Act.
House Republicans Vote (Again) To Repeal Obamacare : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 57 TWEETS
For the 37th time, GOP lawmakers in the House have cast a symbolic vote to defund the Affordable Care Act.
Drought Eases In The East, But Still Worrisome Out West : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 26 TWEETS
Forecasters are predicting better rainfall for the East and Midwest, but in parts of the West, drought conditions will persist.
Head Of Sexual-Harassment Program At Fort Campbell Arrested : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 64 TWEETS
Lt. Col. Darin Haas was arrested in a domestic dispute and has been relieved of his post. The report comes on the heels of recent allegations of sexual assault in the military.
Bipartisan House Group Says It's Reached Immigration Deal : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 36 TWEETS
The group of eight Republicans and Democrats says that it has overcome obstacles and agreed on a tentative plan to overhaul the nation's immigration system.
Who Are The Terrorism Informants In Witness Protection? : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 30 TWEETS
Known or suspected terrorism suspects who cooperated with federal authorities in at least six major investigations have wound up in the witness protection program.
Who Are The Terrorism Informants In Witness Protection? : The Two-Way : NPR www.npr.org 11 TWEETS
Known or suspected terrorism suspects who cooperated with federal authorities in at least six major investigations have wound up in the witness protection program.
