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Oklahoma's GOP Senators Find Themselves In Tornado Aid Bind
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:54:00 -0400
Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.
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Dolphins Find 19th Century Navy Torpedo In Pacific Ocean
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:32:00 -0400
A rare piece of America's military history was located this spring, when dolphins from the Navy's Marine Mammal Program located an unusual artifact: a torpedo from the 19th century. Discovered during a training exercise in the ocean near San Diego, the torpedo will eventually make its way to a museum.
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Court Backs Withholding 'Potent' Images Of Bin Laden's Body
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:19:00 -0400
The government has argued that the classified images could spark violence against Americans abroad.
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Why Don't We Pay (More/Any) Attention To Los Angeles Mayoral Elections?
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:00 -0400
After eight years of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles voters will pick a, shall we say, more charismatically-challenged successor.
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Apple, Tech Giants And An Industrial-Age Tax Code
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400
Apple CEO Timothy Cook made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, testifying after congressional investigators revealed that Apple avoided billions in taxes. The New York Times' Charles Duhigg and guest host Jennifer Ludden talk about the tax code and the digital economy.
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When Tornadoes Are A Way Of Life
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400
Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes.
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Would Lowering The Drunk Driving Threshold Make Us Safer?
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended reducing the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers from .08 to .05. Critics say it won't significantly help prevent drunken driving. Guest LZ Granderson argues that without more checkpoints, a lower threshold would do nothing.
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The Art And Science Of Motivation
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400
Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?
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Airbnb Stays Are Illegal In New York, Court Rules
Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:00 -0400
People who use Airbnb, the web company that pairs travelers with residents who rent out their homes on a short-term basis, are breaking New York City's laws, according to an administrative law judge. The vacation rental business was found to run afoul of the city's occupancy code.
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VIDEO: Tears Flow As Mom Finds Son After Tornado
Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:00 -0400
Trenda Purcell searched for her 8-year-old son Kamden after Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla. When she found him, their reunion was emotional. The Oklahoman was there to capture the moment.
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The Difficulties Of Proving Racial Profiling
Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400
Closing arguments have wrapped up in a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy. Plaintiffs say the majority of the stops involved black and Hispanic men. But New York City says there's no racial motivation whatsoever. Host Michel Martin asks the tricky question: how exactly do you prove racial profiling?
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Big Changes At U.S. Speedskating Body, But Scandals Linger
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:00 -0400
Rebellious athletes, drained budgets, dysfunctional management and a string of embarrassing scandals. Persistent turmoil at U.S. Speedskating threatened American success at the looming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. So USS has undergone a major reorganization.
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'I Was Dismayed' To Learn What Agency Did, Ex-IRS Chief Says
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400
Under Douglas Shulman's watch, IRS personnel singled out some conservative groups for extra scrutiny. That, he conceded Tuesday, has "justifiably led to questions" about the tax agency's motivation.
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After Tornado, A Dog Rescue Raises Spirits, And Gains Fans
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:25:00 -0400
In a stroke of luck that added a rare bright spot to what has been a sad story of widespread devastation and loss of life, Moore, Okla., resident Barbara Garcia was reunited with her dog in dramatic fashion — during an interview with CBS.
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Less Sleep For Teens Means Higher Risk For Car Crashes
Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:00 -0400
New, young drivers are much more likely to have an accident if they're short on sleep, researchers say. And teenage drivers are far more impaired than adults when facing an equivalent lack of sleep.
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