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The Elusive Quest For An Iranian Moderate
Iran's hard-line clerics have dominated the country for more than 30 years. The country's newly elected president, Hasan Rowhani, is widely hailed as a moderate. Will he be able to change the country's course, or is it more wishful thinking on the part of the West?
The Elusive Quest For An Iranian Moderate
Iran's hard-line clerics have dominated the country for more than 30 years. The country's newly elected president, Hasan Rowhani, is widely hailed as a moderate. Will he be able to change the country's course, or is it more wishful thinking on the part of the West?
When Sibling Fights Go Beyond Harmless Kid Stuff
Children who are the target of physical aggression or verbal abuse from siblings are more depressed and anxious than children who aren't victimized. Parents tend to consider sibling conflict normal, researchers say, but they should teach children how to fight fair to reduce psychological distress.
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When Sibling Fights Go Beyond Harmless Kid Stuff
Children who are the target of physical aggression or verbal abuse from siblings are more depressed and anxious than children who aren't victimized. Parents tend to consider sibling conflict normal, researchers say, but they should teach children how to fight fair to reduce psychological distress.
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Pew: Americans Agree U.S. Should Stay Out Of Syrian Conflict
Seventy percent of Americans polled opposed arming Syrian rebels. A majority said the opposition groups may be no better than the Assad regime.
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Sandwich Monday: The Wendy's T-Rex Burger (R.I.P.)
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise.
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Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'
Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.
Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'
Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.
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Snowden: NSA Collects 'Everything,' Including Content Of Emails
Edward Snowden, who has taken credit for leaking classified information, said a huge amount of information about Americans is collected under the pretense of investigating foreigners. Snowden made the controversial remarks during a live chat with The Guardian.
Why Do We Keep Forgetting About Gun Control?
After the shootings in Newtown, there was a big push for national gun control legislation. But that legislation failed, and Congress is moving on. Host Michel Martin speaks with Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting and a gun control advocate, about where the movement is today.
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SCOTUS And Affirmative Action: Who Is Abigail Fisher?
The Supreme Court is weighing a decision on Abigail Fisher's affirmative action case against the University of Texas. Host Michel Martin speaks with ProPublica writer Nikole Hannah-Jones about Fisher's motivation and what's behind the landmark case.
Spoken Dish Asks Southerners: What Is Your Food Identity?
Food can reveal a lot about a person's history and values. A video history project is collecting the public's food memories — from grandma's cornbread to the favorite restaurants of civil rights giants — as a way to document the rituals of a changing South.
In Slight Defense Of Miss Utah USA, A Little Bit, With Reservations
What do you expect when you ask a terrible question in a ridiculous setting?
High Court Strikes Ariz. Voting Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship
The 2004 law required voters to submit documentation proving citizenship. The court decided the state has to abide by the norm set up by the federal government.
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Why Men Die Younger Than Women: The 'Guys Are Fragile' Thesis
Death, it appears, prefers gentlemen to ladies. Women don't just outlive men, they consistently outlive men at every stage of life. More boys die in utero, in infancy, in adolescence, in middle age, at every stage. That's why nature makes more of them. But why? What's so fragile about guys?
Economists To G-8: Want Growth? Try This
Economists hope the leaders of major economies gathering in Northern Ireland will discuss expanding global trade. Since interest rates can't be lowered much further, analysts say, trade will be a key catalyst for growth.
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Cringe! Miss Utah Fumbles On Income Inequality Question
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell appeared stumped during the Miss USA beauty pageant. It is the most cringe-inducing moment since Miss Teen South Carolina fumbled an answer in 2007.
Ginobili Awakens, Leads Spurs To Game 5 Win
The 114-104 win against the Miami Heat put the San Antonio Spurs one win away from their fifth NBA title.
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'Guardian': Documents Show Britain, U.S. Spied At World Summits
This is the latest revelation to come from documents leaked by Edward Snowden. They purportedly show that Britain and the United States spied on their allies during G-20 summit meetings in England in 2009.
Book News: 'Tweet,' 'Geekery' Make The Oxford English Dictionary
Also: Judy Blume gets her own holiday; Michael Chabon considers the superhero costume; the best books coming out this week.
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