Congress Eyes Automakers' Plans
Detroit's top auto executives are requesting as much as $34 billion. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers union has offered several concessions.
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In Italy, Feminism Is Out,
Women As Sex Symbols In
The showgirl is the No. 1 role model for young Italian women, polls show. Women dominate in entertainment, but their presence in the workforce, management and politics is low. Some blame Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Rice Urges Pakistan To Aid Mumbai Probe
The U.S. secretary of state met with Indian leaders a week after the deadly terrorist attacks.
Richardson Named Commerce Secretary
The New Mexico governor, Obama's former rival, had been in the running to be secretary of state.
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High Court Case Tests Power Plants' Water Rules
At issue is how far power plants must go in protecting fish and wildlife.
Agents Use High- And Low-Tech Tracking At Border
Better technology and an increase in border agents aim to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.
The Secret Society
Of Superorganisms
A new book delves deep into some of the most complicated social systems outside humanity.
All Tech Considered
For Online Daters, Coaches Help Craft The Message
One consultant suggests focusing on the short-term: getting that first date.
Sweetness And Light
Sports Advice: Copy Hollywood's Model
Top athletes would command huge contracts in the same way that big box office stars earn millions.
Take Five: A Weekly Jazz Sampler
Flaunt It With Jazz Flute
Hear the work of five jazz flutists who bring virtuosic force to the oft-parodied, much-maligned instrument.
Best CDs Of 2008
Not Art Rock: Top 10 'Smart Rock' Albums
The Texans at KUT pick out the top 10 "smart rock" albums of 2008, headlined by the new efforts of a few brainy Austin acts.
Jazz Profiles
Rosemary Clooney: An American TreasureInterviews & Profiles
From The Slums Of Shaolin: A Wu-Tang FilmSong Of The Day
Mike Reed: Jazz Timekeeper, Rock TastemakerFavorite Sessions
Brian Fallon: The Gaslight Anthem UnplugsAll Songs Considered
NPR Listener Poll: The Best Albums Of 2008
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Talk Of The Nation
The 'Gr8 Db8' Over Text Message Lingo
In his new book, Txtng, linguist David Crystal takes on the h8ers who want to know why kids these days are too lazy to use vowels.
Fresh Air
Posthumous Praise For '2666' AuthorYou Must Read This
A Salute To Henry James' 'Ambassadors'Best Books 2008
Best Foreign Fiction Of 2008Authors
Jon Scieszka, A Seriously Funny 'Knucklehead'
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Holidays
DVD Gifts For Friends Who've Seen It All
Sure, a DVD makes a great gift — but you don't want to give just any old flick. Critic Nathan Lee has the right pick for your target demographic.
Monkey See
Roger Ebert And The Menace Of HotnessMovie Reviews
Baz Luhrmann, Dreaming Big In 'Australia'Movie Reviews
'Milk': A Man And A Movement, Stirringly Remembered
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The Best Books of 2008
From mystery novels to foreign fiction, NPR critics name their top literary picks of the year.
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Green Gifts
Make Your Holidays Eco-nomical
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Listeners
Mo Willems Puts Santa On The Couch
Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems wants to become a radio cartoonist.
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Pate: Decadent But Not DifficultBlogs
'Political Junkie': The BlogMy Cancer
Holiday Spirit Instead Of Holiday Sad
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