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June 5, 2015 11:20 AM

The state of America's orchestras

How will U.S orchestras find a path forward to the next generation of concertgoers?

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June 4, 2015 3:38 PM

Supreme Court's headscarf decision: What you need to know

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Muslim woman who said Abercrombie and Fitch discriminated against her because she wore a headscarf.

by Emily Kaiser

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June 4, 2015 12:59 PM

Norman Mailer and Bill Buckley: An unlikely friendship

Norman Mailer and Bill Buckley disagreed on nearly every major issue of their time: Vietnam, civil rights, feminism. That didn't stop them from being friends.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 4, 2015 11:21 AM

Climate Cast: This year's El Nino could be strongest on record

The Pacific Ocean's tropical sea surface temperatures have warmed steadily over the past few weeks.

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June 3, 2015 12:32 PM

Roaming and Reading: Coastal Ireland

For this week's Roaming and Reading, author Colin Barrett takes us to scenic but troubled landscapes of the Irish coast.

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June 3, 2015 10:09 AM

Why diversity on the front lines of policing isn't enough

Listen to two experts discuss the importance of diversity on police forces and what needs to change in police culture.

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June 2, 2015 2:44 PM

Why it's hard to be a moderate in Congress

As Congress becomes increasingly divided and politically partisan, there's a "centrist premium" for candidates wanting to stay moderate, says Republic 3.0 Editor Anne Kim.

by Emily Kaiser

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June 2, 2015 11:26 AM

Senate takes on House-passed USA Freedom Act

Of the three provisions on the chopping block, the one at the center of the debate concerned NSA's bulk collection program.

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June 2, 2015 11:05 AM

The lasting impact of your first job

Everybody has to start somewhere. "First Jobs" digs into 50 true stories of starting out in the workforce.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 1, 2015 1:17 PM

Takata airbag recall: What you need to know

Listen to three experts discuss the airbag recall and what it says about car safety.

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