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Book Review: 'The Convert's Song' By Sebastian Rotella
Alan Cheuse reviews "The Convert's Song" by Sebastian Rotella.
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The Ethics Of Torture, Explored In A Painful Fable
This week, the Senate released a report that details the interrogation techniques used by the CIA after Sept. 11. Author Laila Lalami grapples with the questions it raises by turning to literature.
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Dingell Admitted To Hospital, One Day After Casting Last Vote In House
The long-serving Democrat's office didn't give details on Rep. John Dingell's condition, other than to say he was under observation and "resting comfortably."
How Good Can Young NFL Quarterbacks Really Be?
Rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel will start for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Robert Siegel talks to former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann about the record of rookies thrown into the spotlight.
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Outgoing Rep. Mike Rogers Reflects On Congressional Career
Robert Siegel speaks with Mike J. Rogers, outgoing chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Texas Has Most Hazardous Chemical Plants In U.S.
After the 2013 fertilizer explosion in West, President Obama issued an executive order to make chemical facilities across the country safer. But since…
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Are Men Idiots Who Do Stupid Things? Study Says Yes
It looked at winners of the Darwin Awards, given to people who die in such an idiotic manner their action ensures the species' long-term survival. Nearly 90 percent of the winners were male.
CO2 and the History of Weighing Smoke
Officials from countries around the word have met for the last two weeks in Lima, Peru to talk global climate change. At the heart of those talks is how...
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Do Guns On The Premises Make Workplaces Safer?
Private companies used to make their own rules about guns on their property. But a growing number of states have adopted laws allowing workers to keep guns in their cars in the workplace parking lot.
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Hanukkah History: Those Chocolate Coins Were Once Real Tips
Many Jewish families celebrate the holiday by handing out gelt, chocolate coins covered in gold and silver. These days they're treats for kids. But the practice began as a way to thank labor.
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