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Detroit Is 'Olympics Of Restructuring,' New Emergency Manager Says

Thu, 2013-03-14 10:40

Earlier this month, Michigan's governor declared that the city is in a financial emergency. The city government is running a huge deficit and faces huge debts. Now, a lawyer with experience in bankruptcies is coming in to try to straighten things out.

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Pope Francis' Sister: 'I Prayed That He Wouldn't Be Chosen'

Thu, 2013-03-14 09:56

The job is hard, she told an Argentine news station, and the world is also tough. She asked the world to pray for her brother.

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Pope Francis Is Now 'Papa Crow' To His Favorite Soccer Club

Thu, 2013-03-14 09:36

The new pope is a big fan of the Argentine team San Lorenzo, from his home town of Buenos Aires. Known as "Los Cuervos" ("The Crows"), the team has enthusiastically adopted Francis as its "papa."

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Shanghai's Dead Pigs: Search For Answers Turns Up Denials

Thu, 2013-03-14 09:27

The discovery of thousands of dead pigs floating in the waters around Shanghai has turned up disturbing reports: of pig dumping and the sale of meat from diseased animals among pig farmers. In the village where some of the pigs came from, we found serial denials.

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Americans More Distracted Behind The Wheel Than Europeans

Thu, 2013-03-14 09:10

Nearly 70 percent of American drivers say they talked on their cell phones while driving at least once in the previous month, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And about a third admitted to reading or sending texts or emails while driving.

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Jeb Bush Opts Out Of CPAC Straw Poll

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:55

Jeb Bush got headlines last week when he opened the door to a presidential run, after years of insisting he was not interested. So it's of some note that when attendees at this week's Conservative Political Action Conference vote in the group's straw poll for 2016, they will not find his name on the ballot.

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Jesuits Have Played Central Role In History Of The Church

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:36

The Jesuits are the single-largest Catholic order, known for their dedication to education and devotion to the poor. But in the past, they have also proved controversial.

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Monarch Butterfy Population Falls To Record Low, Mexican Scientists Say

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:32

The orange-and-black butterflies that winter in massive numbers in central Mexico each year have declined precipitously since a census count began 20 years ago.

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Modern Parenthood: More Equal, More Stressed

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:26

A new Pew survey finds that an equal number of working moms and dads — 48 percent — wish they could quit their jobs to raise their kids.

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Alabama's Governor Signs Education Bill Allowing School Choice

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:23

Alabama's Gov. Robert Bentley has signed a sweeping education bill that gives tax credits to parents who want to transfer their children from a failing public school to another public or private school. The bill became law one day after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled a lawsuit against it was premature.

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Cardiac Arrest Survivors Have Better Outlook Than Doctors Think

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:04

Americans who suffer cardiac arrest in a hospital and are resuscitated have a 60 percent chance of being alive a year later, authors of a new study found. They also have a 45 percent chance of living for three years — better than the odds of surviving cancer.

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Homeless Age Faster

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:00

Studies show there are a growing number of homeless people around the age of 50. But it's common for them to experience illnesses and injuries more common among people well beyond their age. Host Michel Martin speaks with NPR correspondent, Pam Fessler and homeless advocate, Tony Simmons, about the rising number of aging homeless.

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New Pope, New Ground

Thu, 2013-03-14 08:00

Following celebrations for the historic election of Argentine Pope Francis, it's time to look at the business of leading the world's 1.2 billion Catholics — bureaucracy and all. Host Michel Martin discusses the Pope's future agenda with Reverend Jose Hoyos, of the Diocese of Arlington, and religion professor Anthea Butler.

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Modern Dating Is A Group Sport For The Hashtag Generation

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:39

The online dating website Grouper helps single people find love with six-person blind dates. Why? "For a generation of people who grew up with participation trophies, rejection is a hard thing," says CEO Michael Waxman.

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Female Soldiers Face Tough Switch From Front Lines To Homefront

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:24

For many female veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, new battles await when they return home. They need help, just like men — with jobs, PTSD and reconnecting with family. But these issues can be harder for women. And the darkest side of women's military service persists: sexual assault.

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In Argentina, The New Pope Has Many Supporters, And A Few Critics

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:19

Pope Francis is widely revered for his many years of work with the poor. But he has not been immune from criticism in a country that has gone through tumultuous times.

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An Age Old Problem: Who Is 'Elderly'?

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:09

The word itself has been around for centuries, but only lately has it become an unpopular way to describe people who are old.

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In Partisan Vote, Senate Committee OKs Ban On Assault-Style Weapons

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:09

Democrats supported the measure. Republicans opposed it. The legislation is unlikely to get enough support in the full Senate to pass.

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An Age Old Problem: Who Is 'Elderly'?

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:09

The word itself has been around for centuries but only lately has it become an unpopular way to describe people who are old.

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It's Russian Mardi Gras: Time For Pancakes, Butter And Fistfights

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:01

Across Russia, pancakes and butter abound as the country marks a week-long celebration before the start of Orthodox Lent. Pagan in origin, Maslenitsa calls for plenty of eating, sledding, merrymaking – and even organized fistfights.

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