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New concert documentary has behind-the-scenes look at Spingsteen's latest tour
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October. It feature interviews with the musicians as they figure out their performance setlists and other issues.
Nebraska Approves Keystone XL Pipeline's Tweaked Route
Nebraska's governor has approved a new plan to route the pipeline through the state. In 2011, the governor opposed the pipeline for its potential environmental impact. But on Tuesday, he wrote a letter to President Obama saying the new route avoids the more environmentally fragile parts of Nebraska.
Sports Calendar's Black Hole Gives Us Time To Reflect On Sportswriters
by Frank Deford
Aside from basketball, it's a pretty quiet sports week, which means, it's a pretty quiet week for sportswriters. Commentator Frank Deford says it's a perfect opportunity to recognize their work, and cut them some slack.
Gen. John Allen Cleared In Email Probe
A Pentagon investigation has cleared General John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. The Pentagon had been looking into whether the general's email correspondence with a Florida socialite was inappropriate and violated military rules. Allen's nomination to become the top commander of NATO is still on hold, however.
Civil Rights Highlighted On Inauguration Day
by Mara Liasson
Monday's inaugural ceremonies were smaller and a little more subdued than President Obama's historic celebration four years ago. The coincidence of the King holiday, in the year that marks the 150th anniversary of emancipation, made civil rights a theme throughout the day's events.
Businessman Has A Lance Armstrong DVD Problem
Karl Baxter does wholesale retail in Britain. He bought three huge shipments of DVDs titled The Science of Lance Armstrong. As you may know, the cyclist has admitted to doping. Baxter's not convinced his 10,000 DVDs will sell.
Hostess Shut Down Curbs Artist's Supplies
When a labor dispute shut down Hostess, the maker of Twinkies, many people rushed out to buy a box. Nancy Peppin bought 12 boxes. Not to eat, but as art supplies. She's confident another company will bring back Twinkies.
A Look At Memorable Moments From Past Inaugurations
Stories of complications and quotations abound, from Nixon's second inauguration till today.
A Chilly, Musical Morning As Inauguration Crowds Gather
Staten Island's PS22 student choral group performs as people file onto the National Mall hoping for a glimpse of President Obama later.
'A Number Of Crises' Facing Obama In W. Africa, Beyond
Steve Inskeep talks with Michele Flournoy, who served as undersecretary of defense for policy in the Obama administration. Flournoy weighs in on foreign policy challenges facing the president in his second term.