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Meet London's Master Architects In Jell-0
Sat, May 25, 2013 4:40pm
London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food.Read More
Sole Survivor: Iraq Rescue Mission Ended In Tragedy
Sat, May 25, 2013 12:00pm
In our latest installment of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Lance Cpl. Travis Williams. In 2005, while serving in Iraq, Williams lost his 12-man squad lost his squad to an IED. He was the only survivor.Read More
Kerry Acknowledges 'Years Of Disappointments' In West Bank
Sat, May 25, 2013 11:02am
Skepticism, cynicism, maybe some hope? Secretary of State John Kerry met with political leaders in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week in his effort to restart direct peace talks between the two parties. As NPR's Emily Harris tells host Scott Simon, this visit brought no concrete plan, but one is expected next month.Read More
War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English
Sat, May 25, 2013 9:55am
The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language.Read More
In India, More Women Are Playing Matchmaker For Themselves
Sat, May 25, 2013 9:55am
With rising economic power, a new generation of Indian women is giving matchmaking a modern twist. While most Indian marriages are still arranged, single women are increasingly making their own choices, meeting potential mates via marriage-focused websites and companies that organize group outings.Read More
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