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For Some Syrians, A Trip To The Hospital Takes Days

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Syrian government troops are besieging the western town of Qusayr, a stronghold of rebel forces. For civilians and rebel fighters injured in the fierce clashes and intense aerial bombing campaigns in and around that Syrian border town, the nearest hospital is in another country: Lebanon.

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Wrestlers Grapple To Save Sport From Olympic Chopping Block

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Wrestlers from the U.S., Iran and Russia joined forces Wednesday to support their sport's Olympic chances.

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Yen's Drop In Value Could Fuel Curency War

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Japan has embarked on a massive effort to stimulate its economy. Both the government and the central bank are collaborating to end a long period of stagnation and deflation. But the effects are also being felt outside Japan.

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Researchers Don't 'Wine' About The Cold, Their Grapes Thrive

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

A dozen universities are collaborating on a sort of extreme winemaking project: How cold a climate can a grape survive and still make good wine? The Northern Grapes Project is inventing wines the world has never seen before, winning wine awards and creating a new crop for struggling rural economies.

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Sen. Gillibrand Profile

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York will be introducing legislation with other lawmakers Thursday that would change the way the military prosecutes sexual assault cases. It's the latest high-publicity move for a senator who was almost unknown four years ago when she was appointed to fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. NPR's Ailsa Chang profiles the junior senator, who's now appearing on some lists for possible candidates for vice president — even president.

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Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Scientists in Oregon have achieved something that has eluded researchers for years. They have created stem cells that are tailored to individual patients, made from cloned embryos. That would open the door to treating many diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, spinal cord injuries and many others. But researchers face ethical dilemmas.

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South Dakota Officials Absent From Historic Meeting With Sioux Tribes

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Federal officials met with South Dakota's nine Sioux tribes on Wednesday for a historic summit in Rapid City. A year in the making, it was an effort to address long standing concerns over the high number of Native American children the state places in white foster homes. State officials, however, didn't show up for the meeting.

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Obama, Erdogan To Discuss Syria's Conflict Spilling Into Turkey

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Turkish Prime Miniser Recip Tayyip Erdogan meets President Obama at the White House Thursday. Their talks will focus on the Syrian conflict.

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Is TV's Traditional Business Model Broken?

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

David Greene talks with reporter Kim Masters about the new shows coming to a TV or screen near you. The networks are gathered in New York this week to present their fall lineups to advertisers.

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The Last Word In Business

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Host has the Last Word in business.

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Tina Brown's Recommended Readings Have Luck In Common

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Steve Inskeep talks to "Newsweek" and "The Daily Beast" editor Tina Brown for her reading recommendations.

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Federal Forecasters To Juggle Active Hurricane Season With Sequester

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

The Atlantic Hurricane season starts in just a few weeks. With sequestration, the National Weather Service has ordered furloughs and a hiring freeze that have left vacancies throughout the agency, including the National Hurricane Center. Florida's governor and others are wondering if that will affect the state's ability to prepare and respond to a storm.

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For Some Syrians, A Trip To The Hospital Takes Days

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

For civilians and rebel fighters injured in the fierce clashes and intense aerial bombing campaigns in and around the Syrian border town of Qusayir, the nearest hospital is in another country: Lebanon. NPRs Susannah George has this report from the Lebanese-Syrian border.

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You Know It When You Hear It, Film Honors New York's Accent

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

Steve Inskeep and David Greene report on a documentary film exploring the New York accent. "If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the New York Accent" premieres tonight at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival.

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Business News

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

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Obama Acts To Control Controversies

May 16, 2013 - 4:00am

The White House on Wednesday tried to turn the fire hose on two big flare-ups. The administration released 100 pages of emails related to the Benghazi terrorist attacks in Libya, and President Obama announced that the acting IRS commissioner is stepping down. David Greene talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about the White House's efforts at damage control.

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Unsatisfied Fan Uses Tweets To Torment Players

May 15, 2013 - 7:45am

The NBA's New York Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night, falling further behind in their playoff series. Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith took responsibility. A new Twitter account followed each shot he took.

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Security Tapes Show Supermarket Glutton Stuffing Himself

May 15, 2013 - 7:37am

Police in Kentucky say Trevor Runyon slipped into a supermarket and waited for it to close.Surveillance cameras show he then had a feast. He cooked and ate six steak, and washed them down with beer, shrimp and birthday cake. Police found him hiding in the ceiling.

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Stay-At-Home Dads, Breadwinner Moms And Making It All Work

May 15, 2013 - 5:32am

For decades, the role of breadwinner was reserved for men, but today, more than a quarter of American working women earn more than their spouses. That means more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids.

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Grad Student Tracks His Online Moves, Looks To Sell Data

May 15, 2013 - 4:00am

Everyone is tracked by marketers online. Instead of fighting it, Federico Zannier, a New York grad student, is taking ownership of his online personal data by selling it: "I said, 'OK, I want to try to make money with my own data.' "

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