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Buffett Defends Coke Position At Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

9:29am May 05, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

Warren Buffett is under fire for not opposing Coca-Cola's executive compensation plan more aggressively. Buffett spoke about his decision at a shareholder meeting for his company Berkshire Hathaway.

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Politics & Government

Senate May Bypass White House And Approve Keystone XL Pipeline

7:40am May 05, 2014

by Jeff Brady

The Senate is expected to vote soon on the controversial pipeline. Supporters introduced the bill after the White House put its approval process on hold indefinitely because of a legal dispute.

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Divers Explore North Atlantic Shipwreck

7:40am May 05, 2014

Mort Raphelson, 92, was on that ship 70 years ago when it was sunk by a German U-boat. Divers presented him with two bowls recovered from the wreck.

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California's intense drought has increased the risk of wildfire, and also made it more difficult for fire crews to safely conduct controlled burns.

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Amid Statewide Drought, California Races To Burn Wildfire Fuel

6:19pm May 04, 2014

by NPR Staff

Officials are trying to protect fire-prone areas by targeting the grasses, brush and trees that fires feed off of. But until recently, conditions for controlled burning have been too dangerous.

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Kentucky Derby contender California Chrome exercises at Churchill Downs on Thursday in Louisville, Ky.

A Black Sheep Crashes The Kentucky Derby

12:33pm May 03, 2014

by Julia McEvoy

California Chrome is a flashy red horse with a big white blaze down his face. Unlike his competition, he's from humble origins, but more important than his breeding is his speed.

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Pappy Van Winkle bourbons at Bourbons Bistro in Louisville, Ky. The spirit was pricey even before a heist at the distillery last October. Now, a 2-ounce pour can cost $100.

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Want A Shot At $10,000? Solve Kentucky's Great Bourbon Mystery

11:17am May 03, 2014

by Noah Adams

Toasting the Kentucky Derby with a shot of prized Pappy Van Winkle bourbon will cost you. Last fall, 222 bottles were stolen straight from the distillery, and the police still don't know who did it.

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When College Sexual Assault Panels Fall Short, And When They Help

10:45am May 02, 2014

by Tovia Smith

The White House is cracking down on colleges to improve how they handle sexual assault complaints. But critics say schools are in over their heads, and that these cases are meant for the courts.

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After The Floods, Gulf Coast Towns Dig Out From Muck And Mud

9:02pm May 01, 2014

by Sandra Averhart

The Florida panhandle and the coast of Alabama have been deluged by rain this week. Some local officials say it's the worst flooding in decades. Sandra Averhart of Pensacola's WUWF sent this postcard.

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Between Farmers And Frackers, Calif. Water Caught In Tussle

1:08pm May 01, 2014

by Lauren Sommer

California's extreme drought has drawn battle lines over who gets water and who doesn't. As KQED's Lauren Sommer reports, fracking and farming are vying for freshwater in California's Central Valley.

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D.C. Metro Combats Sexual Harassment, Urges Riders To Speak Up

9:37am May 01, 2014

by Leah Binkovitz

Sexual harassment is a chronic problem for transit systems, and it's consistently underreported. Metro transit officials have kicked off a serious effort to fight harassment on buses and trains.

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