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NSA Leaker's Claims Doubted By Tech, Intelligence Analysts
NPR's Steven Henn reports on the reaction from those in the security sector to claims made by Edward Snowden, a former NSA analyst, about his ability to access private phone conversations and email. Some in the industry dispute the range of activities he says analysts are able to do.
Where's The Public Discord Over Surveillance Revelations?
In all the noise and shouting over the NSA data gathering story, the unspoken assumption is that the public must be outraged. But in fact much of the public seems indifferent, and the political fallout may be less predictable than it seems. NPR's National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson has this assessment.
Spurs Outshoot Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs crushed the Miami Heat, 113-to-77, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Tuesday night. Playing on their home court, the Spurs used ball movement and defense to turn what was a close game into a blowout in the second half. They take a 2-1 lead in the series.
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Turkish Police Remain In Control Of Taksim Square
NPR's Peter Kenyon has the latest from Taksim Square in Istanbul where Turkish police and protesters repeatedly clashed on Tuesday.
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Despite Limited Election Choices, Iranians Eager To Be Heard
Iran's clerical rulers have sought to carefully manage this Friday's presidential election. Only a handful of officially approved candidates were allowed on the ballot. This narrow range of candidates has left many Iranians discouraged, and they're not afraid to say so.
Minor Leaguer Takes Mature Strides To Become Better
Birmingham Barons infielder Tyler Saladino is still in AA, but his maturity, ball skills and intellect keep his major league aspirations alive. After Saladino's rise to AAA for a few weeks, coaches believe he will eventually become a major league baseball player.
Honduras Claims Unwanted Title Of World's Murder Capital
When visiting San Pedro Sula, the bloodiest town in Honduras, it's advisable to arrive early in the morning, when the drug gangs are still asleep.
Why You'll Be Paying More For Beef All This Year
No, your eyes aren't fooling you: Prices for burger and steak meat have been going up this summer. Why? The ongoing drought in the Midwest has created a shortage of feed, raising expenses for ranchers and forcing some to cull their herds. And economists don't expect the beef price hikes to let up this year.
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With Space-Bound Hubbies, 'Astrowives' Became 'First Reality Stars'
On April 9,1959, the U.S. introduced its first astronauts, and then launched their wives into the spotlight. In The Astronaut Wives Club, Lily Koppel looks at how seven women coped with the attention and the anxiety that came with being married to the space race.
With Space-Bound Hubbies, 'Astrowives' Became 'First Reality Stars'
On April 9,1959, the U.S. introduced its first astronauts, and then launched their wives into the spotlight. In The Astronaut Wives Club, Lily Koppel looks at how seven women coped with the attention and the anxiety that came with being married to the space race.
Immigration Bill May Keep Wage Exemption For Foreign Herders
Peruvian shepherds on guest worker visas tend thousands of sheep in Wyoming, but they only make about half of what agricultural workers elsewhere are paid. Some ranchers say the exemption from minimum wage requirements is necessary; workers' rights advocates say it's exploitation.
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Boards Of Canada Tap A Devout Following To Push New Album
By leaking details of its new release through codes and numbers, the Scottish electronic duo worked the press game backwards.
Basketball: The 'Ultimate Contradiction'
No matter who is playing, the art of basketball is a paradox for fans. "In basketball, as in life, we may dutifully celebrate the aggregate, but we're always spellbound by the exceptional," says Frank Deford.
Hillary Clinton Sends Her First Tweet
Hillary's first two followers were Bill and Chelsea. She hasn't posted much yet but her Twitter bio is getting lots of attention. Clinton describes herself as wife, mom, hair icon, glass ceiling cracker and pantsuit aficionado.
Holiday Inn In North London Hopes To Horrify Guests
To promote the horror film Mama, the hotel has received a gory makeover. Rooms have blood soaked sheets and scary graffitti.
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Will Surveillance Disclosure Lead To More Oversight Of NSA?
When surveillance laws were revised in 2012, Congress expressed great concerns that without proper oversight intelligence agencies would engage in the sort of monitoring that has been uncovered in recent days. Congress put a number of safeguards in place, but rejected others that would have guarantee more public discussion about what the NSA does.
Churches Reconsider Sponsoring Boy Scout Troops
Some churches have said they will end their affiliation with the Boy Scouts after its decision to allow openly gay members to join. Others, including Southern Baptists, are considering their next move. Another group plans to hold a meeting in Louisville later this month with parents who say they want a more Christian organization for their children.
Feds Buckle On Emergency Contraception Age Restrictions
The administration had been trying to appeal a judge's ruling to make the morning-after birth control pill available over the counter with no age restrictions. The Justice Department said it would obey the order — sort of. The FDA may soon approve the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One Step without a prescription.
Data Leak Could Undermine Trust In Government Contractor
Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old computer technician at the center of the NSA surveillance controversy, was an employee of Booz Allen Hamilton. In recent decades, the government has grown increasingly reliant on such firms to do critical work on national security.
As Government Surveillance Powers Grow, Privacy Is Redefined
Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the public has had several glimpses of the government's growing surveillance powers. The Bush administration had a program so secret, it dispensed with judicial warrants altogether. The resulting scandals and lawsuits appear to have done little to roll back the spying.
