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How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport |
Members of Congress are pushing the Justice Department to preserve flights to small- and medium-sized cities from Reagan National Airport amid a review of the proposed merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Changes there could affect flights for lawmakers themselves.
Animal CSI: Inside The Smithsonian's Feather Forensics Lab |
A keen eye and extensive knowledge of feathers allows forensic ornithologist Carla Dove (yes, that's her name) figure out from feather and bone fragments which type of bird crashed into a plane or was eaten by a snake. But the expertise has an uncertain future.
The Art Of Investing: The Rewards Aren't Always Financial |
The Internet makes collecting and even investing in art much more accessible to ordinary people. As part of his adventures in investing, NPR's Uri Berliner pays $450 for an abstract flower study he's only seen online. Is it an investment or a painting he's just happy to have hang on his wall?
Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers |
More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight.
Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed |
The account has gained more than 100,000 followers worldwide in less than six months. Followers, who represent a wide variety of professions and religions, are convinced the language of the ancient Romans is perfectly suited to 21st century social media.
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U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady |
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Where's Jimmy Hoffa? Everywhere And Nowhere |
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U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules |
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Google Files First-Amendment Request With FISA Court |
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Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion |
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6 Surprising Things About The IRS Scandal |
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Why Buy A House When You Can Buy A Mountain? |
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Home-Schooled Students Fight To Play On Public School Teams |
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Patients Lead The Way As Medicine Grapples With Apps |
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How The Civil Rights Movement Was Covered In Birmingham |

