Do Bad Ecomonies Cause Crime Waves?
With the economy's current troubles, many people assume a crime wave is just around the corner. But experts say that's just an American myth.
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Democrats Waxman, Dingell
Face Off Over Key House Panel
On Thursday, Democrats in the House will vote to decide whom they want to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee. The battle, says one analyst, is over the role of the environment in the Democratic agenda.
Q&A: Pondering Options For Detroit's Future
The prospects of a bailout are fading for the Big Three automakers. Analysts say they will need to restructure, regardless of whether aid comes through.
Debate Rages Over Guantanamo Captives
Of the 250 detainees still at the prison, 101 are Yemeni, the single largest contingent at the camp.
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Daschle Accepts HHS Post, Democratic Officials Say
If confirmed, former Sen. Tom Daschle would fill one of the most important Cabinet posts.
Memo Suggests Cause
Of 1968 Mine Deaths
In 1968, a West Virginia mine explosion killed 78 men. But a memo suggests they didn't have to die.
Fight Breaks Out As Iraqi Lawmakers Debate Pact
Tempers flared during debate over a deal that calls for withdrawing U.S. troops by the end of 2011.
Scientists Decode DNA
Of A Woolly Mammoth
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered.
Electric Car Manufacturer Hopes To Generate Sales
Tesla Motors' Roadster goes 244 miles per charge, but costs a shocking $110,000.
Against The Grain
Ideas And Politics: Frenemies For Life
President-elect Obama is a pragmatist, rather than a man of great, big ideas.
All Songs Considered
NPR Listener Poll: The Best Albums Of 2008
Login to vote for up to 10 of your favorite CDs of 2008, from a list of nominees selected by NPR listeners.
Jazz Profiles
Duke Ellington: The Composer, Pt. 1
The legendary bandleader and composer produced more than a thousand lasting works.
Favorite Sessions
Roberto Plano's Schubert SensibilityLive Concerts
Solas On Mountain StageInterviews & Profiles
Country Music Finds New Star In Darius RuckerAll Songs Considered
Exclusive Previews: Neil Young, Loney DearTake Five
Feeling The Vibes: The Short History Of A Long Instrument
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Non-Fiction
Malcolm Gladwell On Self-Made Success
The "self-made man" is a myth, argues the author of Outliers. Example A? Bill Gates.
Three Books
How To Be Killer At Cocktail PartiesBook Tour
Comic John Hodgman Shares 'More Information'Visual Arts
Annie Leibovitz Reveals The View From Behind The LensVisual Arts
'Wonderland': Scenes Of Soviet Dissolution
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Monkey See
Geek In Chief? The Comics Crowd Is Hoping
But your trusty pop-culture blog isn't quite convinced. Glen Weldon takes a cold, clear-eyed look at the evidence, and explains why not.
Movies
For Catherine Deneuve, A Chilly Family 'Christmas'Movie Reviews
'Quantum': Plenty Of Action, Just Not Bond's KindPerforming Arts
Ricky Gervais Finds Comic Freedom In AmericaPerforming Arts
'Billy Elliot' Makes The Leap To BroadwayMonkey See
Movie Mea Culpas: The Netflix We're Not Watching
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Kitchen Window
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Offer meat-free guests something more substantial than a plateful of side dishes.
My Cancer
Down The Road, We're Back To SummerWhat Would Rob Do?
How To Score A Hot TicketFood
Comfort Foods For A Weary WorldWait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!
Tom Brokaw Plays 'Not My Job'Eco-nomical Holidays
Join And Share Ideas For Eco-Friendly Gifts
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