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When the homebrewing gets good, the teachers turn pro. Kegs of Line 51 beer fill an Oakland warehouse.

Hoops By Day, Hops By Night: This Phys Ed Teacher's Got A Secret Brew

9:10am February 18, 2015

by Eric Westervelt

"Your friends are gonna tell you, 'Your beer is great.' It's another thing for people in the market to actually buy it and drink it," says gym teacher P.T. Lovern, founder of Line 51 Brewing.

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Dan and Eileen Stapleton in front of their post-Sandy home in Long Beach, N.Y. They say it would cost taxpayers less if insurance just settled their claim.

After Sandy: Insurance Claim Battles Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers

9:07am February 18, 2015

by Charles Lane

Over two years after Superstorm Sandy flooded homes in New Jersey and New York, legal battles still rage over insurance claims to repair damage. But insurance companies aren't playing by the rules.

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Oregon Ushers One Governor Out, Another One In On Wednesday

8:59am February 18, 2015

by Chris Lehman

Secretary of State Kate Brown will become the second woman to serve as Oregon's governor. She replaces fellow Democrat John Kitzhaber, who is resigning amid a criminal ethics investigation.

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The divine Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, took best in show honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday in New York.

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Beagle Miss P Is Named Westminster Dog Show's Best

8:48am February 18, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The Canadian canine is only the second beagle to win, following her great-uncle Uno in 2008.

Minneapolis' Plan Designed To Combat Recruiting By Radical Groups

7:24am February 18, 2015

by Dina Temple-Raston

The White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism focuses on the homeland. Minneapolis unveils its plan Wednesday. Its Somali-American community has lost dozens of men to terrorist recruiters.

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The Senate Finance Committee has one of the more straightforward names on Capitol Hill. Others, like the education committee, have seen frequent name changes to reflect party priorities.

For Congressional Committees, It's All In The Name

7:49pm February 17, 2015

by Juana Summers

A Senate Judiciary subcommittee dropped "human rights" and "civil rights" from its name last month, sparking some controversy. But does the congressional name game even matter?

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(Left) Sauerkraut and sausage (foreground) cook on the stove at the Hutte Restaurant. (Right) Diners Roxanne Singhisen and Nick Lockyer of Pittsburgh chat at the Hutte.

Swiss Village + West Virginia + Mardi Gras Feast = Fasnacht

7:31pm February 17, 2015

by Emily Hilliard

Isolated in the West Virginia wilderness, the tiny town of Helvetia clings to its distinctly Swiss character and foodways. It all culminates with a pre-Lenten festival where food takes center stage.

Jesus, an unauthorized immigrant from Mexico, gets help with tax documents from Mun Yin Yeow, a staff member at Atlas: DIY, a nonprofit in Brooklyn, N.Y. He asked NPR not to use his last name because he fears deportation if his application for deportation

Judge's Decision Leaves Immigrants In Legal Limbo

7:08pm February 17, 2015

by Hansi Lo Wang

Unauthorized immigrants who entered the U.S. as children and have lived here since 2010 now wait to see what will happen to programs that were designed to temporarily protect them from deportation.

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Why You Should Push, Not Shovel, Snow And Other Tips

7:08pm February 17, 2015

With snow storms battering much of the country, Kelly McEvers speaks with snow removal consultant John Allin about the latest and greatest in snow removal technology — and some news you can use.

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Princeton Gifted Rare Books Valued At $300 Million

7:08pm February 17, 2015

Audie Cornish speaks with Paul Needham, the Schiede Librarian at Princeton University, about the gift from the late philanthropist and alum, William Scheide.

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