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Students Vote To Drop 'Redskins'

Wed, 2013-02-27 09:00

Students at Cooperstown Central School recently voted to stop calling their sport teams the Redskins. In turn, an Indian tribe offered to pay for new team uniforms. Host Michel Martin talks about the gesture with Ray Halbritter, of the Oneida Nation.

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Is There Really A 'Line' For Immigration?

Wed, 2013-02-27 09:00

When it comes to immigration reform, politicians on both sides of the aisle talk about sending undocumented immigrants to the 'back of the line.' But for many people seeking legal entry, it's not as simple as getting in line. Host Michel Martin talks with Matt Cameron, immigration lawyer and creator of thereisnoline.com.

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When Sizing Up Childhood Obesity Risks, It Helps To Ask About Random Kids

Wed, 2013-02-27 08:57

NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health created a unique poll to gauge what children across the country are eating, drinking and doing as far as physical activity goes. Here's why.

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Why The Budget May Be Easier To Criticize Than To Cut

Wed, 2013-02-27 08:44

The idea of slashing federal spending for most Americans is a lot like losing weight or eating more vegetables — sounds great as an abstract aspiration, but not so easy when it gets down to the details.

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Picking A Pope? Try The 'Sweet Sistine' Bracket Challenge

Wed, 2013-02-27 07:53

"March madness" is around the corner. So is the selection of a new pope. Religion News Service is bringing the two together.

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Cheesecake Factory, IBM Team Up To Crack The Code Of Customer Bliss

Wed, 2013-02-27 07:51

The restaurant chain hopes a new system for analyzing big data sets will help it spot patterns of complaints across its more than 170 outlets in a matter of hours, not weeks. The goal: to spot problems small and big (soggy pickles? foodborne illness?) before they balloon.

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Hagel Sworn In As Defense Secretary

Wed, 2013-02-27 07:17

After a somewhat stormy debate in the Senate over his confirmation, former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) has taken over the top job at the Pentagon.

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Negotiators At Six-Nation Talks See Signs Of Hope In Iran Nuclear Standoff

Wed, 2013-02-27 06:54

Representatives for Iran and the world powers say they are encouraged, but there's still a long way to go before any agreement is possible.

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Come Aboard! Here's What The 'Titanic II' Will Look Like, Inside And Out

Wed, 2013-02-27 06:34

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer announced last year that he would build a replica of the famous passenger ship. Now the new ship's designer has released images of what the ship is due to look like. Would you want to sail on it?

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As Pope Resigns, Clergy Abuse Survivors Remember 2008 Meeting

Wed, 2013-02-27 06:30

Among those watching the papal transition closely are survivors of clergy sexual abuse, including a handful who were selected to secretly meet with Pope Benedict five years ago. They left the meeting hoping the pope would help the church handle past and current cases. Do they think he did help?

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Hessel, France's Surprise Elder Icon, Dies At 95

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:27

Hessel, France's surprise elder icon, dies at 95

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Some Results Of First Lady's Anti-Obesity Effort

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:24

Some results of first lady's anti-obesity effort

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Dubai Adds Tallest Hotel To Superlative List

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:24

Dubai adds tallest hotel to superlative list

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Top Stories: Pope Bids Farewell; U.S. May Help Syrian Rebels

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:21

Also: Flooding follows snow in the Midwest; Iran will continue international nuclear talks; Taliban uses poison to kill Afghan police and civilians; and Ill. candidate field narrowed for elections to fill Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat.

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Taliban Kill 17 Afghans In Attack In East

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:20

Taliban kill 17 Afghans in attack in east

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Oil Steady As Fed's Bernanke Eases Concerns

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:17

Oil steady as Fed's Bernanke eases concerns

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Report: Spending Cuts Could Force Runway Closures

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:13

Report: Spending cuts could force runway closures

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Senate Panel Hearing From Newtown Father, Doctor

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:12

Senate panel hearing from Newtown father, doctor

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Budweiser Maker AB InBev Reports Lower Profit

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:09

Budweiser maker AB InBev reports lower profit

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Countdown To Sequester: Three Stories That Sum It Up

Wed, 2013-02-27 05:09

A report says the biggest sequester burden will fall on the Washington, D.C., area, while the Pentagon is already shuffling deployments to save money.

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