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The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

June 30, 2010 • Larry King announced Tuesday that he's leaving his prime-time slot on CNN. His show was losing viewers at an alarming rate, as CNN itself has lost a lot of audience share to its cable news rivals. Now the network will try to find a fresh approach to its prime-time lineup.

The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

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What Would You Say To Your 20-Year-Old Self?

June 29, 2010 • Blogger Cassie Boorn, 22, of Davenport, Iowa, asked older fellow bloggers to write letters to themselves when they were in their 20s so she could learn from their advice. She says she learned not to take herself so seriously and to appreciate herself more.

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'Just Good Enough' Never Good Enough For the 'King Of Pop'

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'Just Good Enough' Never Good Enough For the 'King Of Pop'

June 25, 2010 • Michael Jackson's Grammy Award-winning recording engineer Bruce Swedien reflects on the late 'King of Pop's' work ethic and fashion sense, and why he will always be missed.

Michael Jackson Stacks Paper From The Grave

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Michael Jackson Stacks Paper From The Grave

June 25, 2010 • On the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, the pop icon's estate is rolling in cash. Jackson has joined the ranks of celebrities who earn more in death than they did while alive.

Michael Jackson Stacks Paper From The Grave

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Iron Man's Next Challenge: iPad Users

June 25, 2010 • Marvel Inc. says it is testing the waters with its release next Wednesday of the Invincible Iron Man Annual #1 comic simultaneously in print and on the iPad. But for comic book shops, the backbone of the industry, it's a more complicated picture.

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Remembering Why We Love Michael Jackson

June 25, 2010 • It's been exactly one year since the death of Michael Jackson. Shaye Areheart worked with Jackson on his autobiography, Moonwalk, and remembers him for his humor, thirst for knowledge and dedication to fans. She looks back at the man beyond the headlines.

Remembering Why We Love Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson: A Year After The Death Of A Legend

June 25, 2010 • One year later, the circumstances surrounding pop icon Michael Jackson's death remains under investigation. Meanwhile, his estate has earned hundreds of millions of dollars.

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NPR's Toy Stories

June 23, 2010 • On the way out of Toy Story 3, critic Bob Mondello realized that he, like Buzz and Woody's owner, had kept one special toy into adulthood. So had other NPR staffers. What about you?

Pop Culture Happy Hour

'Artichoke Tales': Smart. Nuanced. Deeply Imagined. And Cute As All Get-Out.

June 23, 2010 • 'Artichoke Tales': A smart, nuanced, deeply imagined graphic novel that just so happens to be cute as all get-out.

Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

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Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

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June 23, 2010 • The star of the football drama Friday Night Lights discusses her role on the NBC series with Fresh Air contributor David Bianculli. Britton explains why she likes playing Tami Taylor, how she prepares for her scenes — and speculates on when the Texas epic will finally end.

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National Spirits For Celebrating And Drowning Sorrows

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Show Me Your Cleats! - World Cup 2010 Blog

National Spirits For Celebrating And Drowning Sorrows

June 20, 2010 • A drinking fan's guide to the World Cup: If you're watching the World Cup matches at a local pub, here's a list to the popular national alcoholic beverages.

The World Cup Hair Bracket: Algerian Bleach Takes On Sweaty Spanish Curls

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The World Cup Hair Bracket: Algerian Bleach Takes On Sweaty Spanish Curls

June 19, 2010 • World Cup Hair Bracket

A 'Toy Story' Of Our Own, Or: NPR People And The Company We Can't Help Keeping

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A 'Toy Story' Of Our Own, Or: NPR People And The Company We Can't Help Keeping

June 18, 2010 • On the way out of Toy Story 3, critic Bob Mondello realized that he, like Buzz and Woody's owner, had kept one special toy into adulthood. So had other NPR staffers. What about you?

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Gulf Oil Spill: Containment And Clean Up

Can BP Tweet Its Way To A Better Image?

June 18, 2010 • BP has been tapping into social media sites as part of its PR strategy. But the company's critics have been organizing online too. Welcome to Crisis Management 2.0.

Can BP Tweet Its Way To A Better Image?

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Wednesday June 30, 2010

The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

Tuesday June 29, 2010

What Would You Say To Your 20-Year-Old Self?

Friday June 25, 2010

Michael Jackson Stacks Paper From The Grave

Remembering Why We Love Michael Jackson

Wednesday June 23, 2010

Fresh Air

Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

Sunday June 20, 2010

Saturday June 19, 2010

Friday June 18, 2010

Can BP Tweet Its Way To A Better Image?