Krulwich Wonders...
9:59 am
Wed March 28, 2012

How To Spot A Mimic Octopus — The Mystery Revealed

In my last post, I wondered: How did Asian fishermen manage to discover the mimic octopus? Thaumoctopus mimicus is a wildly talented cephalopod that lives in shallow waters off Indonesia and Malaysia.

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The Two-Way
9:10 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Tibetan Exile Dies From Burns Suffered In Self-Immolation

Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 10:55 am

Jamphel Yeshi has died. The 27-year-old Tibetan exile, who on on Monday set himself on fire in New Delhi, was the latest in a small but growing number of Tibetans who in the past year have burned themselves in protest of China's rule over their country.

As we reported Tuesday, at least 30 Tibetans have taken that dramatic step in the past year.

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Music
9:00 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Take A Walk On The Latin Side

Anselmo Baldonado invites you to join him On The Latin Side Wednesdays from 10:00 p.m. to midnight. On The Latin Side features a great selection of music reflecting the cultures of Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain.  You'll enjoy Latin Jazz and popular dance music, as well as traditional and contemporary performances from established and emerging artists.

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The Two-Way
8:50 am
Wed March 28, 2012

JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'

Credit Newseum.org

"I grabbed his arm and put him in a choke hold. ... I'm just happy I was able to get him down to the floor."

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Animals
7:22 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Tiny Pup May Take Crown For World's Smallest Dog

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The Two-Way
7:20 am
Wed March 28, 2012

It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court

Originally published on Wed March 28, 2012 7:22 am

  • Ari Shapiro, on the NPR Newscast

On the third and final day of Supreme Court arguments over the constitutionality of the health care overhaul law enacted in 2010, the focus turns to whether the law could survive if the justices decide to strike its most controversial component — the so-called mandate that "requires most Americans to either have health insurance starting in 2014 or pay a penalty," NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

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Animals
7:15 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Choking Dog Somehow Dials Phone For Help

Originally published on Wed March 28, 2012 10:31 am

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The Two-Way
7:05 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who wants to the the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, during a campaign event in Camp Hill, Pa., on Saturday (March 24, 2012).

Originally published on Wed March 28, 2012 2:58 pm

  • Don Gonyea, on the NPR Newscast

As he slashes his campaign schedule and lays off about one-third of his staff, 2012 Republican presidential Newt Gingrich is mounting a "big-choice convention strategy" that he hopes will end with Republicans turning to him to be their nominee, NPR's Don Gonyea tells our Newscast Desk.

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Business
4:00 am
Wed March 28, 2012

Enbridge, Enterprise To Increase Pipeline Capacity

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And the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, whose construction has been delayed over environmental concerns, could now face some competition.

As NPR's John Ydstie reports, two companies have announced plans to build pipelines that would carry out the same service as the XL, channeling oil from Canada's tar sands to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico.

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