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The Knoedler & Company art gallery, shown here in 2010, had been in business since before the Civil War. The gallery permanently closed its doors in 2011.

Art Forgery Trial Asks: Were Dealers Duped, Or Did They Turn A Blind Eye?

8:23am January 30, 2016

by Joel Rose

In 2011, New York City's oldest gallery was accused of selling paintings it now admits were forgeries. Plaintiffs say the gallery overlooked glaring problems with the paintings' backstories.

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Iowa Update: Republicans And Democrats Race To Reach Supporters

8:08am January 30, 2016

In the home stretch before the Iowa caucuses, candidates are stumping hard, after months of fierce campaigning. The races are too close to call, but both Democrats and Republicans are imploring their supporters to get out and caucus on their behalf.

National

Grand Canyon Reports Of Sexual Assault Are Not Isolated Cases

8:08am January 30, 2016

by Laurel Morales

A recent report by the Office of Inspector General says male park employees demanded sex and punished those who refused. A note: this story contains descriptions some listeners may find disturbing.

Mushers Wanted: Less Willing To Make Financial Commitment

8:08am January 30, 2016

by Dan Kraker

In Minnesota, 30 mushers will take off with their teams of sled dogs for the 32nd running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. That's a far cry from the 74 mushers who competed back in 2004.

National

Seattle Mayor Confronts Homelessness Crisis With Services, Shelter

8:08am January 30, 2016

by Amy Radil

Mayor Ed Murray has declared a state of emergency and channeled some one-time funding to more shelter beds. But he's been criticized for ramping up the sweeps of homeless camps at the same time.

Angelique Kerber Defeats Serena Williams To Win Australian

8:08am January 30, 2016

Angelique Kerber beat Serena Williams to win the Australian Open. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine tells NPR's Scott Simon how Kerber pulled off her upset, and about a scandal in the NHL.

New Jersey Steps In To Turn Around Atlantic City 's Luck

8:08am January 30, 2016

The once-great gambling town has made a deal with New Jersey to turn it's finances around. Christian Hetrick, who's been following the story for the Press in Atlantic City updates Scott Simon.

Harry Rubenstein talks about memorabilia from different presidential campaigns at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

From Axes To Flip Flops: A Peek At 200 Years Worth Of American Political Schwag

5:50am January 30, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Chances are good that the Smithsonian will soon add a 'Make America Great Again' hat and a 'Feel the Bern' shirt to its collection of political memorabilia.

Diane McMenamin, 14, gets vaccinated against rubella at a high school in Willingboro, N.J., in 1976.

Before Zika Virus, Rubella Was A Pregnant Woman's Nightmare

5:23am January 30, 2016

by Wendy Wolfson

Our experience with the rubella virus, which can cause miscarriages or serious birth defects if a woman gets infected while pregnant, may help scientists figure out how to combat Zika virus.

Heather Johnson of South Portland, Maine, exiting a voting booth in November.

The Perfect State Index: If Iowa, N.H. Are Too White To Go First, Then Who?

11:05pm January 29, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Critics say Iowa and New Hampshire aren't demographically representative of the country. And, that's true. So, we've created the Perfect State Index to determine which state is a true microcosm.