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Books

Other Cultures, 'In Other Words'

Every language has words that express unique ideas — words that just don't translate very well into English. At the same time, those can be the exact ideas that tell us the most about another culture. Author Christopher J. Moore discusses these concepts and his new book In Other Words.

Other Cultures, 'In Other Words'

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Movies

'Million Dollar' Night for Eastwood, Swank, Freeman

At the 77th annual Academy Awards, director Martin Scorsese's The Aviator won the most Oscars -- five, but Clint Eastwood's film Million Dollar Baby took prizes for best picture, best director, best supporting actor, Morgan Freeman, and best actress, Hilary Swank. Jamie Foxx won the Oscar as best actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray.

'Million Dollar' Night for Eastwood, Swank, Freeman

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Technology

Internet Downloads Revive the Concept of Hit Singles

Some recording industry observers say the Internet is reviving the sale of hit singles. Others say the future of hit singles depends on whether the music industry can convince fans to pay for what they download.

Internet Downloads Revive the Concept of Hit Singles

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Business

Retailer Federated to Buy Rival May for $11 Billion

Federated Department Stores plans to acquire May Department Stores for more than $11 billion in cash and stock. Federated owns Macy's and Bloomingdale's among other retail chains. May operates Lord & Taylor, Marshall Field's and others. The combined company will have about 1,000 stores and nearly $30 billion in annual sales.

Retailer Federated to Buy Rival May for $11 Billion

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Your Money

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Restrictions

The U.S. Senate begins debate on changes to consumer bankruptcy laws. Business groups started trying eight years ago to put new restrictions on bankruptcy filings by consumers. The number of filings was soaring at the time. More recently, they've declined, but the plan remains a Republican priority.

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Restrictions

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77th Annual Academy Awards

Documentarian Briski Discusses Oscar Win

Melissa Block talks with Zana Briski, who made the documentary film Born into Brothels with Ross Kauffman. Born Into Brothels won the Academy Award Sunday night for best documentary.

Documentarian Briski Discusses Oscar Win

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Environment

Giant 'Washington Tree' Gets Smaller

Just six years ago, the Washington Tree was one of the world's largest trees. But fires and storms have taken their toll. Once soaring to 254 feet, the giant sequoia is now less than half that height. Melissa Block talks with Jody Lyle, fire education specialist for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Giant 'Washington Tree' Gets Smaller

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World

Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

In the single deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein, more than 100 people are killed in a suicide car bombing in Iraq. The incident took place in the town of Hilla, which is 60 miles south of Baghdad. Los Angeles Times Baghdad correspondent Patrick McDonnell talks about the car bombing.

Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

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Religion

Bible Study Program Divides Rural VA Town

Religion in schools has one Virginia community divided. Eric Niiler reports from the rural town of Staunton on the community's decision to keep a supplemental and voluntary Bible study program. The program is offered off-campus, but happens during the school day.

Bible Study Program Divides Rural VA Town

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Sunday

Obituaries

Amnesty Founder Benenson Dies

Peter Benenson, the founder of the human rights organization Amnesty International, has died. Benenson, who was 83, started the group in 1961, calling for the release of prisoners of conscience. That impulse led to a movement that has grown into a world-wide watchdog for the oppressed.

Amnesty Founder Benenson Dies

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Kansas: 'BTK' Suspect Nabbed

Police in Wichita, Kan., arrest a man they believe is a serial killer responsible for 10 murders from the 1970s through 1991. Officials say the murderer -- who named himself BTK for "bind, torture, kill" -- is suspected to be a man who works as a dog catcher. NPR's Greg Allen reports.

Kansas: 'BTK' Suspect Nabbed

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Health

Tailoring Medical School to Cultural Difference

Medical residents at Columbia University Medical Center in New York are learning all about the surrounding community of Dominicans and other Latinos by visiting their homes, bodegas and botanicas. It's part of a growing movement in medical schools to teach young doctors how to understand patients who come from a different culture.

Tailoring Medical School to Cultural Difference

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Pawlenty on Education: Money Only Part of Answer

School funding is the not the only issue troubling U.S. education, according to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota. Pawlenty says pouring more money into educational reform won't solve all problems. But he acknowledges his state may have to pare back its Medicaid program to pay for education reforms.

Pawlenty on Education: Money Only Part of Answer

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