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What if the NFL Playoffs were scripted? These would be the top storylines
by John Ketchum
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Tom Grossi about his "If the NFL Was Scripted" series and the characters and storylines viewers should be watching for in the NFL playoffs.
Justices Say U.S. Improperly Deported Man Over Marijuana
by Nina Totenberg
Adrian Moncrieffe was deported to Jamaica after police found a small amount of marijuana in his car. The Supreme Court decision means that he can now ask immigration authorities to allow him to return to the U.S., and to his wife and five American children.
Clues Suggest Boston Suspects Took A Do-It-Yourself Approach
by Tom Gjelten
Investigators are trying to determine if the bombing suspects acted alone. The bombs that exploded at the marathon were simple and similar to ones law enforcement officials come across on a regular basis.
Online Retailers Take Opposite Sides On Sales Tax Bill
by Scott Horsley
A bill making its way through the Senate would make more online retailers collect sales taxes. The battle over the bill pits online retailers against brick-and-mortar stores — and, in some cases, against other online sellers. Amazon has endorsed the bill, while eBay is the loudest voice against it.
Boston Search Shines Spotlight On Surveillance Cameras
by Carrie Johnson
Footage from privately owned surveillance cameras along the Boston Marathon route gave the FBI early clues about the bombing suspects. But the proliferation of cameras in America's big cities raises some tricky questions about the balance between security and privacy.
Charges Dropped Against Man Accused Of Sending Ricin Letters
Authorities have dropped charges against a man accused of mailing ricin-laced letters to President Obama and Congress.
What Does Modern Prejudice Look Like?
by Shankar Vedantam