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NPR Arts & Culture - May 27, 2014 - 12:00am

The summer-movie slate looks like a typically airheaded one, from Land of the Lost to the naughty new spoof Bruno. But fear not: We found a few dramas — even some foreign weepies — to help tide you over.

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Snowden Reportedly In 'Informal' Asylum Talks With Iceland

NPR News - 1 hour 22 min ago

After initial reports that an asylum-seeker would have to be in Iceland for their application to be considered, the AP says Edward Snowden is in "informal talks" with Iceland about applying for asylum.

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A Dry Reservation Clashes With Its Liquor Store Neighbors

NPR News - 1 hour 28 min ago

A conflict over alcohol is escalating in the tiny town of Whiteclay, Neb., which sells millions of cans of beer annually to residents of the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation. While protesters are trying to block beer deliveries to the town, some tribal leaders are considering legalizing alcohol at Pine Ridge.

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Infections From Contaminated Injections Can Lurk Undetected

NPR News - 1 hour 37 min ago

Some people exposed to tainted steroid injections in last year's meningitis outbreak had slow-moving spinal infections that escaped detection until they had MRI scans. Many of the people didn't have symptoms, or thought the pain was due to their longstanding back problems.

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To Rebuild NYC's Beaches, A Native Plant Savings And Loan

NPR News - 1 hour 40 min ago

Last fall, Heather Liljengren was collecting the seeds of New York's native dune grasses. Within days, Hurricane Sandy wiped out the Rockaways' dunes and all their flora. Now, those seeds are growing plants likely to be used to restore the dunes and other natural environments around New York City.

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To Rebuild NYC's Beaches, A Native Plant Savings And Loan

NPR Health&Science - 1 hour 40 min ago

Last fall, Heather Liljengren was collecting the seeds of New York's native dune grasses. Within days, Hurricane Sandy wiped out the Rockaways' dunes and all their flora. Now, those seeds are growing plants likely to be used to restore the dunes and other natural environments around New York City.

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Pitchman Who 'Guaranteed' Our Look Fired By Men's Warehouse

NPR News - 1 hour 44 min ago

The company did not explain why George Zimmer, who opened the first Men's Warehouse in 1973, was let go. Since the mid-'80s, Men's Warehouse ads have featured Zimmer delivering the company's famous slogan: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."

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U.S. Wants Global Trafficking Report To Hit Home

NPR News - 2 hours 11 min ago

The State Department official in charge of the office that monitors and combats human trafficking says slavery affects several industries, including fishing, and several countries, including the U.S. He wants consumers to ask: "How can I actually do something about it?"

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The Art Of Life: Claes Oldenburg At MOMA

NPR Arts & Culture - 2 hours 22 min ago

Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.

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Nina Totenberg Answers Your Supreme Court Questions

NPR News - 2 hours 23 min ago

Want to know how the justices decide who writes the big opinions? Or when they decide to release them to the public? What about whether the justices hang out after work? Get your answers here.

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Nina Totenberg Answers Your Supreme Court Questions

NPR News - 2 hours 23 min ago

Want to know how the justices decide who writes the big opinions? Or when they decide to release them to the public? What about whether the justices hang out after work? Get your answers here.

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Nina Totenberg Answers Your Supreme Court Questions

NPR Politics - 2 hours 23 min ago

Want to know how the justices decide who writes the big opinions? Or when they decide to release them to the public? What about whether the justices hang out after work? Get your answers here.

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After A Marine's Suicide, A Family Recalls Missed Red Flags

NPR News - 2 hours 27 min ago

When Nicholas Rodriguez returned from Afghanistan in 2010, his mother and stepfather had never heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. It was only after Nick killed himself that they learned the warning signs and realized he needed help dealing with his combat experience.

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After A Marine's Suicide, A Family Recalls Missed Red Flags

NPR News - 2 hours 27 min ago

When Nicholas Rodriguez returned from Afghanistan in 2010, his mother and stepfather had never heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. It was only after Nick killed himself that they learned the warning signs and realized he needed help dealing with his combat experience.

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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

NPR News - 2 hours 56 min ago

The National Hurricane Center says the second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season is heading west toward southern Mexico.

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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

NPR News - 2 hours 56 min ago

The National Hurricane Center says the second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season is heading west toward southern Mexico.

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

NPR Health&Science - 2 hours 59 min ago

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

NPR News - 2 hours 59 min ago

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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And The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is ... The Man From Monsanto

NPR News - 2 hours 59 min ago

The prize is sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for food and agriculture." And this year's winners include Monsanto executive Robert Fraley, a pioneer in genetically engineered crops. If there's a single person who personifies the company's controversial role in American agriculture, it's probably Fraley.

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