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Obama Calls For Further Support Of Syrian Rebels: What's Changed?

6:17pm May 28, 2014

Steve Inskeep of NPR's Morning Edition spoke with President Obama shortly after the president's speech to West Point graduates. He offers a brief preview of that conversation.

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Obama To Use West Point Speech To Lay Out Foreign Policy Doctrine

12:57pm May 28, 2014

by Scott Horsley

President Obama delivers the commencement address at West Point on Wednesday. Aides say he'll use the opportunity to spell out his broad vision of foreign policy and America's role in the world.

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Current water-filtering technology is costly, but MIT scientists are testing a simpler and cheaper method that uses wood from white pine trees.

To Clean Drinking Water, All You Need Is A Stick

3:25pm May 27, 2014

by Joe Palca

Removing bacteria and other impurities from water could be done more cheaply thanks to researchers at MIT. They're taking advantage of the way trees move water to filter it.

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Celebrating 100 Years Of Ham Radio

10:34am May 27, 2014

by Patrick Skahill

This will be a special year for the hundreds of enthusiasts who converge annually on W1AW, a small station in Newington, Conn., known as "the mecca of ham radio," to broadcast around the globe.

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Who's Using The Data Mined From Students?

5:43pm May 26, 2014

by Melissa Block

Information tracked by educational software can be of great help to teachers. But as Politico's Stephanie Simon explains, private companies can also monetize the data by selling it to marketers.

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On Memorial Day, Revisiting Stories Of The Fallen In Afghanistan

5:43pm May 26, 2014

by Melissa Block

At Arlington National Cemetery, President Obama honored the sacrifices of those who died while serving in the military. We remember the stories of some of those who died in America's longest war.

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World War II Vets Honor Their Own In Cactus Division

4:04pm May 26, 2014

by Doualy Xaykaothao

In Gainesville, Texas, on Monday, World War II vets from a unit known as the Cactus Division will remember their fallen comrades. These veterans helped liberate Germany's Dachau concentration camp.

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Second Summer Post-Sandy, Jersey Shore Hopes For Tourist Boom

1:11pm May 26, 2014

by Tracey Samuelson

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the tourism season on the Jersey Shore, an area that's still rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy. At last, homeowners and businesses say, things are looking up.

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Obama Addresses Troops In Afghanistan On Eve Of Memorial Day

6:57pm May 25, 2014

President Obama made a surprise visit Sunday to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. The president addressed troops, thanking them for their service on the eve of Memorial Day. White House correspondent Scott Horsley is traveling with the president and joins NPR's Arun Rath.

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Conservatives Brainstorm To Win Voters In The Middle

2:09pm May 24, 2014

by Tamara Keith

Election watchers say Republicans could take control of the Senate in 2014, but to guarantee a win, some conservatives are floating ideas to broaden the party's appeal to the middle class.

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