The Salt
1:02 pm
Wed April 25, 2012

Mad Cow Disease: What You Need To Know Now

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Cattle feeding practices have been changed in an effort to halt the spread of mad cow disease.

Originally published on Thu April 26, 2012 10:29 am

Mad cow disease has been detected in a cow in California, the first time since 2006 that the deadly disease has surfaced in the U.S.

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The Two-Way
12:54 pm
Wed April 25, 2012

Al Gore Put In Internet Hall Of Fame

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Former Vice President Al Gore.

We're sorry to be a day late — you'd think in the Internet age we would have been more on top of this.

Former Vice President Al Gore (D) is among the inaugural inductees in the Internet Hall of Fame.

He's been lauded by the Internet Society for being "a key proponent [as a senator and vice president] of sponsoring legislation that funded the expansion of and greater public access to the Internet."

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The Two-Way
12:31 pm
Wed April 25, 2012

U.K. Back In Recession, After First Quarter Contraction

After its economy shrunk by 0.2 percent in the first three months of the year, Britain was officially dragged backed into recession. As the AP reports, " two consecutive quarters of negative growth are required for a country to be officially deemed to be in recession."

What does this mean? It depends on which economist you talk to.

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The Salt
11:34 am
Wed April 25, 2012

Buying Sustainable Fish Is Getting Easier, But It's Still Hard

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Fish on display at a Whole Foods Market in Hillsboro, Ore., in 2010.

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 5:20 pm

This week, Whole Foods, the upscale grocer, said it is eliminating 12 wild fish species from its seafood section as part of its commitment to ocean conservation. The fish, rated "red" by conservation groups that evaluate overfishing and other problems, include popular choices like Atlantic halibut, octopus, and some tuna.

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World
11:33 am
Wed April 25, 2012

Sudan And South Sudan On The Brink Of War

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 11:44 am

The two African countries have been clashing over a contested border region and oil, among other issues. Sudan has reportedly launched a series of aerial bombardments, in what South Sudan's president is calling an act of war. Host Michel Martin discusses the intensifying situation with Hannah McNeish, who's been covering the story for the AFP.

Election 2012
11:33 am
Wed April 25, 2012

Who Will Clinch The Latino Vote In November?

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 11:44 am

There are big questions about Mitt Romney's ability to appeal to Latinos. Hispanic voters favor President Obama over Romney by more than two to one, according to a recent Pew poll. But not everyone is sure the president's lead will translate to votes. Host Michel Martin speaks with columnist Ruben Navarrette and Maria Teresa Kumar of Voto Latino.

Inside Florida Tech
11:05 am
Wed April 25, 2012

The International Space University On Inside Florida Tech

On Inside Florida Tech Wes Sumner talks to Dr. Guy Boy about the International Space University, ISU, in the Space Studies Program. Dr. Boy is organizing the event that will be taking place on July 6. To learn more and to hear the interview, listen right here.

Inside Florida Tech
10:56 am
Wed April 25, 2012

Inside Florida Tech: Business Students And Their Ex Culture Project

Wes Sumner talks with Business students about their international business project, Ex Culture Project, which is a multi-layered business plan. To hear the full interview listen right here.

The Two-Way
10:27 am
Wed April 25, 2012

Reports: Gingrich Will End His White House Bid Next Week

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Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife, Callista, Tuesday night in Concord, N.C.

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 10:59 am

Fox News reports that "senior Gingrich aides" say former House Speaker Newt Gingrich "plans to formally suspend or end his presidential campaign next Tuesday."

CNN writes that "sources close to Newt Gingrich say he will end his bid for the GOP presidential nomination next week."

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The Two-Way
9:36 am
Wed April 25, 2012

He's 'Never Asked A Prime Minister For Anything,' Rupert Murdoch Says

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This video grab from pooled footage shows Rupert Murdoch testifying earlier today in London.
  • Philip Reeves speaks with Renee Montagne

Among the highlights so far today during Rupert Murdoch's testimony in London before an inquiry into the ethics of the British news media, and his News Corp. tabloids in particular, is this quote from the media mogul:

"I've never asked a prime minister for anything."

NPR's David Folkenflik, who is live-tweeting, and NPR's Philip Reeves, who has been filing radio reports, will have more as the inquiry continues.

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