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'No Easy Answer': Ex-Baseball Manager La Russa On Legacy, Steroids

Friday, July 25, 2014

Tony La Russa, who won more games than any MLB manager in the past 60 years, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Links to steroids have kept notable players of his from getting that recognition.

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The Evolution Of The 'Esquire' Man, In 10 Revealing Covers

Thursday, July 24, 2014

The magazine has helped depict and define American men since 1933. David Granger says male attitudes toward style — and women — have seen big shifts in the 17 years he's been at Esquire's helm.

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Who Are The Kids Of The Migrant Crisis?

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Many kids and teenagers leave Central America to avoid climbing levels of gang violence, extortion and drug trafficking. Sometimes, it's to find their families.

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When It Comes To Creativity, Are Two Heads Better Than One?

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Joshua Wolf Shenk says it's time to debunk the myth of the lone genius. His new book explores creative partnerships — and explains how Emily Dickinson wasn't actually as much of a loner as we think.

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For Better Treatment, Doctors And Patients Share The Decisions

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital are working on ways to help patients better understand their chances of suffering heart attacks and surgical complications.

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With Help From America's Test Kitchen, Why Buy When You Can DIY?

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Morning Edition host Renee Montagne talks to America's Test Kitchen's Chris Kimball about foods that are easier than you'd guess to make at home. Fresh Nutella or kale chips, anyone?

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Happy 30th Birthday, PG-13!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Up until 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America rated films G, PG, R or X. But that same year some gory scenes in PG-rated movies — including Indiana Jones and Gremlins — raised concerns.

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Pop Quiz: 20 Percent Chance Of Rain. Do You Need An Umbrella?

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

What does a 20 percent chance of rain or snow actually mean? Interpreting probabilities in forecasts can be hard even for mathematicians and meteorologists — never mind the average person.

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Net Neutrality, Shall I Compare Thee To A Highway? A Showerhead?

Monday, July 21, 2014

Net neutrality can be an issue that's difficult to understand and difficult to explain, so the metaphor that's used to describe it is kind of important. See what neutrality is being compared to.

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Teenage Songwriters Take On 'Bro-Country'

Monday, July 21, 2014

In their first single, the young country singers Maddie & Tae make a splash by speaking up for the women in country songs who are expected to look good in the back of a pickup truck, nothing more.

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The Youth Unemployment Crisis Hits African-Americans Hardest

Monday, July 21, 2014

Hidden economic forces like job-specific segregation are keeping young minorities out of the job market.

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Despite California's Drought, Taps Still Flowing In LA County

Sunday, July 20, 2014

The state is experiencing the worst drought in decades, but water consumption in the southern coastal region is actually higher than in previous years. New rules and incentives aim to change that.

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Fitness Trainer Shaun T: 'I Understand Why You Feel Weak'

Sunday, July 20, 2014

The man behind hit fitness programs Insanity and Hip Hop Abs says he got his big break after he gained the strength to leave an abusive relationship and pursue his dreams.

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Sixth-Grader's Science Fair Finding Shocks Ecologists

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Florida native Lauren Arrington discovered that invasive lionfish, which usually live in the ocean, could survive in nearly fresh water. The 12-year-old's experiment blew away professional scientists.

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Unlocking The Eclectic: A Conversation With Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler

Sunday, July 20, 2014

The enigmatic leader of Shabazz Palaces says his process is instinctive, non-linear and, sometimes, beyond his own understanding. Read Ishmael Butler's extended interview with All Things Considered.

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Astronaut Who Walked On The Moon: 'It Was Science Fiction To Us'

Sunday, July 20, 2014

In November of 1969, astronaut Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon. His mission, Apollo 12, arrived at the moon a few months after Apollo 11 made the first moon landing. That historic event celebrates its 45th anniversary Sunday.

Apollo 12 got off to a dramatic ...

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The Secret Behind Romero's Scary Zombies: 'I Made Them The Neighbors'

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Director George A. Romero grew up on classic movie monsters — and he says he never dreamed he'd be responsible for creating the modern zombie that now lurks alongside those monsters. "I never expected it. I really didn't," he tells NPR's Arun Rath. "... All I did was I took ...

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A Guitar Hero Draws His Own Sketches Of Spain

Sunday, July 20, 2014

If you're a classical guitarist, it may be impossible to resist the pull of one iconic piece: the Concierto de Aranjuez by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Many musicians regard it as the holy grail of guitar repertoire, including a man so big in the classical world he is ...

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Learning To Love The Ocean After A Lifetime Of Fearing It

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Triathlete Tim Bomba has spent a decade helping people feel comfortable swimming in the ocean. But before he could do that, he had to overcome his own fear of the water at the age of 52.

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Rainbow In The Dark: Jenny Lewis On Staring Down Sadness

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Lewis wrote her sunny new album, The Voyager, in the shadow of death and separation. "I've always just had sort of a dark take on life," she says. "Hopefully the music transcends that in a way."

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