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Technology

This Year, Weather Service Will Begin Pushing Notifications To Cellphones


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The service can also be used for AMBER alerts and for presidential communications in cases of a national emergency.

News

Watch NPR's Official AntCam



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By Eyder Peralta
60 harvester ants begin their journey at NPR HQ, and you can watch in real time.
World News

Massive Solar Storm Causes Planes To Be Rerouted



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By Eyder Peralta
Delta rerouted at least six planes to avoid the potentially dangerous solar storm. The planes avoided the North Pole and took a more southern route.
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Mitt Romney's Tax Returns Show $43 Million Income In Past Two Years



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By Eyder Peralta
In 2010, the former Massachusetts governor paid an effective tax rate of 13.9 percent. Romney and his wife also gave $7 million to charity.
Space

Way To Go: Scientists Watch Comet Plunge Into The Sun



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By Eyder Peralta
It's the first time scientists have been able to witness the sun vaporize a comet.
World News

Endoscope Captures First Glimpse Inside Crippled Japanese Reactor



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By Eyder Peralta
Though blurred by steam and radiation, the images provided some information about the conditions inside the reactor.
World News

8 Killed In Syria, Including A French Journalist



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By Eyder Peralta
Gilles Jacquier, who reported for France 2, was killed while covering a pro-government rally in the city of Homs.
Business

Cupcakes Are OK; Cupcakes In A Jar Won't Fly Past Security, Says TSA



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By Eyder Peralta
Prompted by "cupcakegate," the Transportation Security Administration clarified its cupcake policy in a blog post.
World News

Marketplace Explosion Leaves At Least 30 Dead In Pakistan


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Officials said the bomb appeared to be planted by Pakistani Taliban targeting pro-government militias.
Business

A Starbucks Coffee Will Cost 10 Cents More In Boston



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By Eyder Peralta
The company said it was forced to raise prices because of competition and increased commodity prices. The change will affect Boston, New York and Atlanta, among other regions.
World News

Japan's Prime Minister Says Crippled Nuke Plant Will Be Stable By Year's End



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Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said the temperatures at the plant have fallen below boiling point.
U.S. News

After Drunk Driving Incident, FAA Administrator Resigns



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By Eyder Peralta
Jerome "Randy" Babbitt was arrested over the weekend, after police said they found him driving on the wrong side of the road. Babbitt was charged with a DWI.
World News

Crippled Japanese Nuclear Plant Continues To Leak Radioactive Water



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By Eyder Peralta
About 45 tons of contaminated radioactive water have leaked and about 300 liters of it has made it into the Pacific Ocean.
U.S. News

Americans Will Forfeit $34 Billion Worth Of Vacation Days In 2011



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By Eyder Peralta
The survey found that most Americans said they didn't take vacation because they could not afford it.
Arts & Living

A Kiss No More: Oscar Wilde's Tomb Will Be Protected From Smooches



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By Eyder Peralta
Since the '90s people have been leaving lipstick kisses on the tomb, but they were damaging the stone.
U.S. News

Herman Cain: Another Accuser Is Coming Forward



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By Eyder Peralta
In an interview with CNN, the Republican presidential candidate said an accuser would soon allege to have had a long-term extramarital affair with Herman Cain.
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Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Has Cancer



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By Eyder Peralta
Paterno's son said doctors are optimistic about his father's recovery.
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Crowd Gathers In New York, Ahead Of Wall Street Protest



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By Eyder Peralta
Organizers said their ultimate goal is to shut down Wall Street.
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Head-On Collision Kills 18 Kindergarteners In China, Prompting Outcry



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By Eyder Peralta
The accident is another in a series that have provoked anger toward the authoritarian government. This time, a bus with nine seats was carrying 64 passengers.
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King Abdullah Of Jordan Says Syrian President Should Step Down



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By Eyder Peralta
King Abdullah became the first Arab leader to call for Bashar Assad's ouster. The king also said he did not support a military intervention in Syria.
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Italy's Debt Woes Roil World Markets



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By Eyder Peralta
Even with a government shakeup, markets are still worried that Italy is headed toward default.
Arts & Living

Jury Finds Doctor Guilty In Michael Jackson's Death



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By Eyder Peralta
A California jury has found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of pop icon Michael Jackson.
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Amid Reports Of Irregularities, Nicaragua's Ortega Poised For A Landslide



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By Eyder Peralta
International observers say the process has been "opaque" and with many "traps." But with 39 percent of the votes counted, Ortega seems poised for a landslide.
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UNESCO Votes To Make Palestine A Member



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By Eyder Peralta
The controversial vote puts in jeopardy the 22 percent of UNESCO's budget that comes from the United States. The U.S. said admitting Palestine was "premature."
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Protests Break Out In Tunisia After It Releases Election Results



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By Eyder Peralta
Thousands marched on the streets of Sidi Bouzid and attacked one of the buildings of the prevailing political party. The protests in the city that gave birth to the uprising make clear that the path to democracy won't be easy.
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Arab League Tells Syria To Reach A Cease-fire Deal Within 15 Days



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By Eyder Peralta
The Arab League called an emergency meeting on Sunday, but stopped short of suspending Syria from the organization. Instead, it issued a call for President Bashar Assad to start a dialogue with his opposition.
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New York Unions Vow To Support Wall Street Protesters



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By Eyder Peralta
The rag-tag group of youths protesting against Wall Street have been dismissed by some as disorganized. But, now, organized labor is joining their cause.
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Messenger Reveals Mercury Is Not What Scientists Theorized



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By Eyder Peralta
New observations from the spacecraft Mercury reveal the planet did not form the way scientists thought it had.
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Adm. Mullen Sticks By His Assertion That Pakistan Supports Extremist Network



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By Eyder Peralta
The outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he was compelled to talk publicly about the link between Pakistan and the Haqqani Network because he's losing American soldiers as a result of it. "I think it's got to be addressed," he said.
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Troy Davis, Convicted In 1989 Murder Of Policeman, Is Executed



By Eyder Peralta
It was a dramatic night, which saw the scheduled execution delayed for more than four hours, while the Supreme Court weighed Davis' request. In the end, the court released a one-sentence statement denying the request. Davis was then injected with a lethal cocktail of drugs and pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m.
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Yes, It's True: Ben & Jerry's Introduces 'Schweddy Balls' Ice Cream Flavor



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By Eyder Peralta
The flavor takes inspiration from a double-entendres filled Saturday Night Live skit that pokes fun at NPR.
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Study: Space Debris Has Reached A 'Tipping Point'



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By Eyder Peralta
Researchers say if nothing is done about the debris orbiting Earth, it could spell disaster for spacecraft. Earlier this year, the International Space Station had a close call.
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Irene Makes Second Landfall; Pounds New York City


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By Eyder Peralta
Barely a hurricane, Irene made a second landfall in New Jersey and is currently pummeling New York City with intense wind and rain. As it made its way up the East Coast, Irene killed eight and cut power to more than 2 million.
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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles East Coast



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By Eyder Peralta
The tremor was felt from New York to Virginia.
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Dominique Strauss-Kahn



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By Eyder Peralta
Prosecutors asked that the charges against the former head of the IMF be dropped because of problems with the credibility of his accuser.
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Prosecutors Ask Judge To Dismiss Charges Against Strauss-Kahn



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By Eyder Peralta
The move comes after the credibility of his accuser came under scrutiny. The former IMF chief was arrested three months ago on sexual assault charges.
Around the Nation

Martin Luther King Memorial Opens To The Public



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By Eyder Peralta
The 30-foot sculpture of the civil rights leader was a long time in the making. The original idea for the memorial in Washington, D.C. came in 1984.
Around the Nation

Martin Luther King Memorial Opens To The Public



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By Eyder Peralta
The 30-foot sculpture of the civil rights leader was a long time in the making. The original idea for the memorial in Washington, D.C. came in 1984.
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Markets Plunge On Worries About A Wold Economy Slowdown



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By Eyder Peralta
The Dow dropped 500 points in early trading, following the lead of European markets. The selloff comes amid renewed concern over the financial sector.
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Stolen Rembrandt Found In A Church



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By Eyder Peralta
How or why the 17th-century drawing ended up there is still a mystery and the thief is still at large.
Business

Motorola Acquisition Would Throw Google Into The Thick Of Mobile Hardware



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By Eyder Peralta
The proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility would give Google full control of its mobile experience, but it's also likely to elicit protests from other handset manufacturers and federal regulators.
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Three Nights In, U.K. Riots Escalate To 'Breathtaking Scale'



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By Eyder Peralta
Prime Minister David Cameron cut his vacation short and added 10,000 police officers to the London streets. He said the rioters would be "confronted and defeated."
Home Page Top Stories

President Obama Addresses Downgrade, Deficit, Jobs



MARKETS DROP AS INVESTORS REACT TO DOWNGRADE
By Eyder Peralta
President Obama spoke earlier today, making his first public remarks since Standard & Poors downgraded U.S. credit from AAA to AA+ on Friday evening.
Economy

Economic Pessimism Sends Stock Markets Tumbling



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By Eyder Peralta
Investors are selling as signs have been pointing to a gloomy economic outlook. The markets are also jumpy ahead of new unemployment numbers due out Friday.
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Right Now, Apple Has More Cash On Hand Than Treasury



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By Eyder Peralta
Based on its latest earnings report, Apple has a little more than $2.3 trillion more cash on hand than the U.S. Treasury.
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AP: Rep. David Wu Is Resigning



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By Eyder Peralta
Wu, a Democrat from Oregon, was facing an ethics investigation over an alleged sexual encounter with a teenager in November.
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Norway Terror Suspect Warns Of 'Two More Cells'



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By Eyder Peralta
In a closed-door court hearing, Anders Behring Breivik acknowledged carrying out the bombing and shooting rampage that killed at least 93 people in Norway. Breivik said he wanted to send a "sharp signal to people."
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Still No Deal, As Rival Debt Plans Are Crafted By Congressional Leaders



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By Eyder Peralta
Party leaders abandoned bi-partisan budget negotiations and decided to craft two separate plans. But as the political impasse continued, the markets opened lower.
Space

STS-135: The Shuttle Program's Final Space Odyssey



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By Eyder Peralta
As Atlantis takes the NASA program's final flight, many are looking back at the 30 years as a golden chapter in human exploration.
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In Honor Of His 100th, Ronald Reagan To Get Statues In Budapest, London



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By Eyder Peralta
The statues are just two of a handful of events in Europe celebrating the nation's 40th president.
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Wimbledon Executive: We'd Like Less Grunting From Players



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Ian Ritchie, the chief executive of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, said some fans believe the grunts are "spoiling the game" and players find it distracting. The debate, however, has been around for decades.

Los Angeles School District Will No Longer Serve Flavored Milk



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By Eyder Peralta
The move is intended to combat childhood obesity and is part of a broader plan to overhaul cafeteria menus. Next to go? Foods that resemble fast food like chicken nuggets and corn dogs.
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Man Behind Syrian Blogger Hoax: Something 'Innocent ... Got Out Of Hand'


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By Eyder Peralta
Tom MacMaster said he created an online character and suddenly he didn't know how to end it. In an interview with NPR, he said that if his creation of Gay Girl In Damascus somehow put into question other Mid-East bloggers, he "feels awful."
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In Afghanistan, Marines Say Now's Not The Time For U.S. Pullout



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By Eyder Peralta
Marines in Afghanistan's Helmand Province say they are finally making progress against the Taliban and simply need more time before a pullout.
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In Afghanistan, Marines Say Now's Not The Time For U.S. Pullout



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By Eyder Peralta
Marines in Afghanistan's Helmand Province say they are finally making progress against the Taliban and simply need more time before a pullout.
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Reports: British Intelligence Battled Al-Qaida With Cupcakes



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By Eyder Peralta
To thwart the launch of al-Qaida's English language publication, British officials said they replaced the recipe for a home-made bomb with recipes for the best American cupcakes.
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Congress Introduces Resolution For Limited U.S. Involvement In Libya



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By Eyder Peralta
The non-binding measure expresses Congressional support for "limited use of military force by the United States in Libya."
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The Wiretaps That Brought Down A Hedge Fund Boss



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The case against the financial giant was made stronger by wiretapped conversations in which Rajaratnam brazenly swaps inside stock tips.
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Scene From Pakistan: Bin Laden Was Hiding In Plain Sight



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If you were Osama bin Laden and you wanted to hide in plain sight at a place where no one would suspect, you might pick Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Around the Nation

In One Chicago School, A Mom-Made Lunch Is Not Allowed



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One principal in Chicago has banned students from bringing a packed lunch from home. She says, nutritionally, it's better for kids to eat a school lunch.

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