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According to Tom Diaz of the Violence Policy Center, more people in the United States die every year from gun-related incidents than have been killed in all terrorist attacks worldwide since the 1960s.

Assault-Style Weapons In The Civilian Market

2:10pm December 20, 2012

Senior analyst for the Violence Policy Center Tom Diaz says one of the weapons found at the site of the Newtown, Conn., shooting was a variant of a type of gun developed for troops in Vietnam.

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High school student Jon Ledbetter designs his own "NikeiD" sneakers. Ledbetter can post his designs on Nike's website, where other shoppers can also order them.

Economy

From Shoes To M&M's, Custom-Made Products Take Off Online

1:53pm December 20, 2012

by Kathy Lohr

The ability to customize products began with computers more than a decade ago. Now, you can create your own T-shirts, jeans, custom-blend cosmetics and candy. Even luxury brands like Burberry, Prada and Louis Vuitton now let customers design their own looks.

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Politics & Government

Sen. Warner: Gun Laws Alone Won't Solve Problems

11:37am December 20, 2012

Following the school massacre in Newtown, Conn., some staunch supporters of gun rights have shifted their tone and appear open to new action on gun control. One of them is Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. He talks to Steve Inskeep about his position.

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Lottery Winners Donate To School's Football Stadium

5:44am December 20, 2012

The Iowa couple has one requirement: The visiting team's locker room must be painted pink. The inspiration for this design element came from Kinnick stadium at the University of Iowa. Its pink walls, shelves and urinals have taunted visiting teams for years.

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Oregon Man Advertises For Wife

5:44am December 20, 2012

Sandy McCulloch is walking around the town of Corvallis with a sign around his neck reading: "Wanted: A Wife." McCulloch is 82. He'd take a younger woman, but no younger than 60.

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How The Internet Is Revolutionizing The Adoption Process

1:03pm December 19, 2012

Many pregnant women and potential adoptive parents are bypassing traditional adoption agencies and connecting online. This trend raises a number of ethical concerns about the regulation of the online process and interactions between birth mothers and hopeful adopters.

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Politics & Government

The Politics Of Gun Control On Capitol Hill

1:03pm December 19, 2012

The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. prompted new conversations about gun regulation in America. President Barack Obama has vowed to take "meaningful action," but the current political landscape poses challenges for the administration and members of Congress who want stricter gun legislation.

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What The Media Got Wrong In The Newtown Story

1:03pm December 19, 2012

In the hours following the Newtown, Conn. shooting, several initial media reports provided false information. For example, the gunman's brother was originally identified as the shooter. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik explains how and why the media falsely reported key details.

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Flowers, candles and stuffed animals make up a makeshift memorial in Newtown, Conn., on Monday. Much of the initial news coverage of Friday's events was later found to be inaccurate.

National

Coverage Rapid, And Often Wrong, In Tragedy's Early Hours

2:09pm December 18, 2012

by David Folkenflik

Much of what Americans learned from the news media Friday about the events in Newtown was wrong. Journalists know early accounts of crisis events are often misleading and incomplete, but often are compelled to pursue them without waiting for authoritative confirmation.

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Inouye, escorted by Army Gen. Charles Taylor, inspects the troops outside the Pentagon during the annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony Sept. 14, 2004. Inouye lost his arm in World War II combat.

Politics & Government

Sen. Inouye, A War Hero Who Broke Barriers, Dies At 88

1:06pm December 18, 2012

by Martin Kaste

Hawaii Democrat Daniel Inouye, the Senate's senior member, received the Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. In Italy, he personally stormed three German machine gun nests, taking them out but losing his right arm in the process. Inouye died Monday after suffering from a respiratory ailment.

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