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Song Of The Day

A Forlorn Ballad for Desperate Lost Souls

The tradition of rock stars singing about the bottom rung of the working-class ladder has been around as long as rock itself. But few did it with such heartbreaking empathy and iridescent beauty as Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane did on 1977's "Heart to Hang Onto."

'Heart to Hang Onto' by Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane

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Group Faults Al Gore on Environmental Claims

Melissa Block talks with Mark Trexler, President of Trexler Climate and Energy Services in Portland, Ore. Trexler will talk about carbon offsets — what they are, and how a small consumer can reduce carbon emissions.

Group Faults Al Gore on Environmental Claims

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Director Marc Lawrence on 'Music and Lyrics'

Fresh Air

Film director Marc Lawrence wrote and directed the new film Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. He also directed the film Two Weeks' Notice and co-wrote and produced the comedy Miss Congeniality.

Director Marc Lawrence on 'Music and Lyrics'

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Tuesday

Review

Song Of The Day

A Premature Proclamation of Hip-Hop's Demise

It's audacious to declare the end of an entire musical subculture, and downright outrageous to do so when it's your musical subculture. With "Hip Hop Is Dead," Nas attempts to steer the genre in new directions while reasserting his status as one of its foremost personalities.

'Hip Hop Is Dead' by Nas

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End of an Era for Baltimore's Curiosity Museum

A curiosity museum in Baltimore has closed its doors and auctioned off its quirky holdings. The American Dime Museum was a throwback to an earlier age of entertainment, when displays of oddities like Amazonian mummies and two-headed ducks held audiences spellbound.

End of an Era for Baltimore's Curiosity Museum

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Religion

Filmmaker Cameron Claims to Find 'Tomb of Jesus'

Titanic director James Cameron says he has found the remains of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and a son named Judah. Scholars are skeptical. A documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus, will debut March 4 on the Discovery Channel.

Filmmaker Cameron Claims to Find 'Tomb of Jesus'

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Terry Gilliam Tries to Revive Dark 'Tideland'

Terry Gilliam's Tideland was panned by film critics and audiences alike when it was released in 2005. But he hopes the disturbing tale of a girl, whose parents are drug addicts, finds an audience on DVD.

Terry Gilliam Tries to Revive Dark 'Tideland'

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Monday

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Analysis

Rasputia: A Comic Type, or a Racial Stereotype?

Two recent film portrayals of African-American women have drawn huge audiences: Tyler Perry's Madea character, which has spawned a franchise; and Eddie Murphy's Rasputia in Norbit. The large, boisterous characters have sparked outrage along with ticket sales.

Rasputia: A Comic Type, or a Racial Stereotype?

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79th Annual Academy Awards

'West Bank Story' Tells Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers

West Bank Story, this year's Oscar winner for best live action short film, is a takeoff on West Side Story and features a star-crossed love affair between an Israeli soldier and a Palestinian woman.

'West Bank Story' Tells Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Why Oscar Loves a Biography

Helen Mirren won an Oscar last night for playing Queen Elizabeth II, and Forest Whitaker won for portraying Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. This decade has seen the most acting Oscars handed out for performers playing real people.

Why Oscar Loves a Biography

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Scorsese Takes Home Oscar

Martin Scorsese won an Academy Award for best director Sunday night, after five nominations but no wins. His film, The Departed, also won best picture. Other winners included Jennifer Hudson, Alan Arkin, Forest Whitaker and Helen Mirren.

Scorsese Takes Home Oscar

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Scorsese, 'Departed' Grab Top Oscars

After decades of success, director Martin Scorsese has his first Oscar. His film The Departed also won Best Picture. Among actors, Forest Whitaker was honored for playing Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland, Helen Mirren for The Queen.

Scorsese, 'Departed' Grab Top Oscars

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