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Check out these adorable Icelandic sheep

September 27, 2012 5:40 AM

Check out these adorable Icelandic sheep

They are a father and son.

by Stephanie Curtis

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What political gaffes stuck with you?

September 27, 2012 4:40 AM

What political gaffes stuck with you?

Dean in Iowa? Palin's view of Russia?

by Stephanie Curtis

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Vampires in New England, Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln, and algae

September 26, 2012 6:10 AM

Vampires in New England, Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln, and algae

"The dead, many of them children, were laid to rest in thrifty Yankee style, in simple wood coffins, without jewelry or even much clothing, their arms resting by their sides or crossed over their chests. Except, that is, for Burial Number 4."

by Stephanie Curtis

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September 26, 2012 4:21 AM

What can we do to improve graduation rates for black and Latino boys?

"States and cities should conduct a redlining analysis of school funding, both between and within districts, and work with the community and educators to develop a support-based reform plan"

by Stephanie Curtis

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September 26, 2012 3:54 AM

What classic should we read next?

The History of Standard Oil? In Cold Blood? Riders of the Purple Sage?

by Stephanie Curtis

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September 24, 2012 9:00 AM

On Tuesday’s show

The "reshoring" of jobs and President Obama from the United Nations.

by Stephanie Curtis

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Op-Ed of the Day: No woman has ever moderated a presidential debate

September 24, 2012 7:57 AM

Op-Ed of the Day: No woman has ever moderated a presidential debate

'"I was simply the figure you see at so many forums -- a character I've come to think of as "the lady with the microphone.'"

by Stephanie Curtis

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September 24, 2012 5:19 AM

What will be the next pandemic to hit North America?

"It will most likely be caused by a virus, not by a bacterium or some other kind of bug."

by Stephanie Curtis

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September 21, 2012 5:50 AM

Poll: Is global warming inevitable?

We have record sea ice melt this season.

by Stephanie Curtis

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A city where all the kids are promised free college

September 21, 2012 4:49 AM

A city where all the kids are promised free college

It's good for the kids. Is it also a good deal for the city?

by Stephanie Curtis

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