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Food

U.S. Growers Say China's Grip on Garlic Stinks

With more than a billion mouths of its own to feed, China has not been a major exporter of human food to the U.S. But one item in the grocery store that is likely to come from China is garlic. That's worrisome to the California town that has become synonymous with the pungent plant.

U.S. Growers Say China's Grip on Garlic Stinks

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Education

Court Ruling Ends Era of School Desegregation

This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that bans the use of race as a factor in assigning students to public schools. It is the end of an era. Since 1954, schools across the country have been under court orders to desegregate.

Court Ruling Ends Era of School Desegregation

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Intelligence Post Seen as Thankless Job

The number two job in U.S. intelligence has been vacant for more than a year. In that time, a number of candidates have been approached, but there is still no word of an announcement. Intelligence watchers say the perception that it is a thankless job may be the reason for the delay.

Intelligence Post Seen as Thankless Job

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U.S. Diplomat Gets 'Constructive Dissent' Award

When Michael Zorick was a U.S. diplomat based in Nairobi, Kenya, he sent word back home that it was a mistake to fund warlords in Somalia. Now, he is getting the "Constructive Dissent" award given out by the U.S. State Department's professional union.

U.S. Diplomat Gets 'Constructive Dissent' Award

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Environment

Scientists Use Elephant Seals to Monitor Oceans

Elephant seals live at sea for months at a time, diving several thousand feet below the surface and swimming from northern California to Russia and back again. Now, the amazing creatures are being recruited by scientists.

Scientists Use Elephant Seals to Monitor Oceans

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Music Interviews

Lena Horne Turns 90

Lena Horne — a pioneer of stage, film and music — turns 90 years old on Saturday. Hear a tribute to a woman who scaled racial barriers and carved paths for many of the black entertainers we know today.

Lena Horne Turns 90

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Law

Philadelphia Singer Arrested for Performing in Park

Anthony Riley, 20, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for singing in a Philadelphia park. Residents who live near Rittenhouse Square had complained about performers in the park. Riley speaks with Scott Simon about his arrest.

Philadelphia Singer Arrested for Performing in Park

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Wrestling Community Reacts to Chris Benoit Case

Last weekend, pro wrestler Chris Benoit apparently committed suicide after he strangled his wife and their seven-year old son. Alex Marvez, a pro wrestling columnist, talks about the wrestling communities reaction to the case.

Wrestling Community Reacts to Chris Benoit Case

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Environment

A Week to Recognize the Role of Pollinating Insects

This is the first annual National Pollinators Week, designated by the United States Senate and the USDA, to draw attention to the plight of disappearing honeybees and other pollinating insects.

A Week to Recognize the Role of Pollinating Insects

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Sports

Former NFL Player Fights for Retirement Benefits

Bernard Parrish played for the 1964 championship for the Cleveland Browns. Today, at 71, he's fighting on behalf of retired and disabled players to get what he thought was agreed to in the early sixties for retirement and disability.

Former NFL Player Fights for Retirement Benefits

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Environment

Bald Eagles Viewed Differently in Alaska

The bald eagle was taken off the threatened species list this week. In Alaska, bald eagles outnumber people in some places, and are not viewed with the respect they get in the continental United States.

Bald Eagles Viewed Differently in Alaska

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Reporter's Notebook

Looking Back on Formative Days in College Radio

Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a liberal institution with a glittering list of alumni, faces a financial crisis that could force it to close next year. During better times, Antioch was a cauldron of creativity. That's especially true of the campus radio station, WYSO.

Looking Back on Formative Days in College Radio

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