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12:38 pm
Tue February 5, 2013

Immigration Challenges For 'Mixed-Status' Families

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 3:14 pm

The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that there are millions of people living in mixed-immigration-status families in the U.S. Immigration attorney Kamal Essaheb and Center for Public Integrity reporter Susan Ferriss discuss the challenges these families face.

Around the Nation
12:34 pm
Tue February 5, 2013

Drawing Your Gun: The Moment And The Aftermath

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 1:15 pm

In the debate on gun control, self-protection and the protection of others are commonly cited justifications for gun ownership. NPR's Neal Conan talks with guests about what happens when a person draws a gun on another individual.

Middle East
12:28 pm
Tue February 5, 2013

Lessons Learned Two Years After The Arab Spring

From Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Cairo, to the ongoing violence in Syria, Rami Khouri, columnist for Beirut's Daily Star recaps developments in the Middle East and reflects on lessons learned two years after the Arab Spring.

The Salt
12:23 pm
Tue February 5, 2013

First, Personalized Pez Dispensers. Next, Printed Food?

Originally published on Fri February 15, 2013 11:11 am

The Pez dispenser is a cultural icon that has withstood the test of time, with Mickey Mouse, Yoda, even George Washington doling out little candy bricks through their plastic necks.

So applying the hot new technology of 3-D printing to make personalized Pez dispensers makes sense, in a weird way. It's just one of a growing number of efforts under way to print customized food products.

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The Two-Way
11:34 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Reg Presley, Who Sang 'Wild Thing' With The Troggs, Dies

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Reg Presley of The Troggs in 1967.

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 11:58 am

  • From the NPR Newscast: A little 'Wild Thing' and Neda Ulaby's report on Reg Presley

Grab a guitar, hit those three chords (A, D, E) and take three minutes to pay your respects:

Reg Presley, who sang Wild Thing with The Troggs in 1966, is dead. He was 71 and had suffered a series of strokes recently.

The band's website says Presley "died peacefully" on Monday, "surrounded by all of his family."

NPR's Neda Ulaby tells our Newscast Desk that:

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The Two-Way
11:24 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Japan Says China Locked Weapons Firing Radar On One Of Its Ships

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Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera speaks to reporters at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Marking a new escalation in tensions between countries with the world's second and third largest economies, Japan formally complained today that China had locked a military radar on one of its ships.

The Washington Post reports this was a "brief but dangerous escalation" in a continued dispute over territory. The Post adds:

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Politics
10:43 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Overhauling Immigration: Asians Matter Too

The national conversation about overhauling immigration often focuses on Latino immigrants. But what works for one ethnic group may not be ideal for all. Host Michel Martin finds out what Asian immigrants want most from immigration reform.

The Two-Way
10:42 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Where In The U.S. Should You Leave 3 Hours Early For A 30-Minute Drive?

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Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 12:16 pm

This news got our attention, and not just because The Two-Way's home office is in the nation's capital:

Washington, D.C., and its surrounding suburbs are the worst place in the nation to be if you absolutely, positively have to get to an important appointment on time.

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NPR Story
10:27 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Score More Dates By Improving Your Credit

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 11:03 am

In the past, having a good credit score made you an attractive candidate for credit cards or loans. But did you know your credit score nowadays can also make you an attractive - or unappealing - date? Host Michel Martin finds out why a growing number of singles are asking for more than just a telephone number.

NPR Story
10:27 am
Tue February 5, 2013

College: How To Do More Than Just 'Get By'

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 10:43 am

Many of the college students who have returned to campus for another semester will struggle to pass their classes and graduate. To find out how students can get on the path to success, host Michel Martin talks with Melvina Noel, author of How to Thrive in College.

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