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The Search For Drinking Water In California Has Led To The Ocean

12:08pm February 27, 2014

by Nate Rott

As the state slogs through a major drought, officials look for new water sources — like desalination plants that make water from the Pacific drinkable. Opponents worry about environmental damage.

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Amid Controversy, 'Right To Refuse' Bill Hits Governor's Desk

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Ted Robbins

Opposition in Arizona is growing against a controversial bill that would let business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs. Gov. Jan Brewer hasn't yet decided whether to veto the bill.

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Before Lawmakers, Former Inmates Tell Their Stories

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin is calling on federal and state prisons to ban solitary confinement for juveniles, pregnant women and the mentally ill. He held a hearing in Washington on Tuesday.

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The fastest-growing part of the online dating market is people over 50, according the CEO of the Match Group.

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ISO Romance: Dating Sites Help Older Singles

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Ina Jaffe

Nearly 40 percent of Americans over 50 are single, and many are looking for love online. As one site user says, "I don't want to live the last 10 years of my life alone."

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Wearable Cameras, Tailored To The Legal Details

8:02pm February 24, 2014

Photography is ubiquitous now — especially with the advent of wearable cameras. But what does the law say about when you take someone's picture and when you can't? Attorney Kurt Wimmer explains.

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Game show contestant Arthur Chu with host Alex Trebek on the set of Jeopardy!

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Asian-American Contestant, 'Villain' Of 'Jeopardy,' Set To Return

2:55pm February 24, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

Arthur Chu's aggressive playing style on the game show Jeopardy! led to a four-day winning streak and has stoked racist comments on social media. He is set to appear on the show again on Monday.

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No Easy Answers For DUI Concerns As Marijuana Gains Support

9:14am February 24, 2014

by NPR Staff

As more states legalize pot for medical and recreational use, law enforcement and health officials want to deter driving under the influence. But the task isn't as clear cut as it is with alcohol.

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With Expanded Definition, Rape Is Reported More Often

7:00pm February 23, 2014

Two years after the Justice Department rewrote the official definition of rape, reports of rape have increased in most cities. Under the old definition, however, the number of rapes between 2012 and 2013 were down.

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New York Skier Can't Seem To Win Anywhere But Olympics

11:49am February 23, 2014

U.S. alpine skier Andrew Weibrecht's finish in the men's super-G earned him a silver medal on Sunday. It was a remarkable follow-up to the bronze medal he won four years ago in Vancouver.

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Long-Running Gang-Intervention Program Squeezed By Budget

11:49am February 23, 2014

Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, talks with NPR's Arun Rath about his organization's mission and financial struggles. The nonprofit, which is going into its 26th year, is the largest gang-intervention program in the country.

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