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For 'Charlie Hebdo,' A History Defined By Humor, Controversy — And Cartoons

12:35pm January 07, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Renee Montagne talks to NPR's David Folkenflik about the provocative editorial stance adopted by the French satirical magazine, which was attacked by gunmen this morning in Paris.

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Obama Will Veto Keystone XL Legislation, White House Says

7:25pm January 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The House, which has a Republican majority, is expected to vote on the controversial pipeline this week. The GOP-dominated Senate is considering a similar measure, which has bipartisan support.

DishTV's New Service Targets Cable Cord Cutters

6:36pm January 06, 2015

by David Folkenflik

DishTV is offering a new digital service for cord cutters — ESPN and a dozen other channels for just $20 a month. Does it lead to a cable-less future?

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With so many craft breweries now in operation, just about every beer name you can imagine is taken. That's making it harder for newcomers to name that brew without risking a legal fight.

Craft Brewers Are Running Out Of Names, And Into Legal Spats

4:49pm January 06, 2015

by Alastair Bland

One consequence of the thousands of breweries that have sprung up? Just about all the beer names you can imagine have been snapped up. That's making it harder for newcomers to name that brew.

Science

The Downside Of Cheaper Gas: More Accident Fatalities

3:57pm January 06, 2015

by Shankar Vedantam

Falling gasoline prices are a benefit to motorists — but those lower prices come with a hidden cost: increased traffic fatalities.

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Actors Jermaine Crawford, Maestro Harrell, Tristan Wilds and Julito McCullum portray Baltimore students in the show's fourth season.

Rewatching 'The Wire': Classic Crime Drama Seems Written For Today

3:36pm January 06, 2015

by Eric Deggans

As HBO releases the high-definition version of The Wire, NPR's Eric Deggans says that binge-watching the show feels more like reading today's headlines — especially on issues of race and class.

How A Too-Strong Dollar Might Lead To A Too-Weak World

1:53pm January 06, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

There are upsides to having global investors stash their savings in the United States. But their embrace of the dollar can start to feel like a death grip if it goes too far and chokes off exports.

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs stands in front of a projection of iTunes at a presentation in 2004.

Music & Culture

With Downloads In Decline, Can iTunes Adapt?

12:44pm January 06, 2015

by Laura Sydell

Digital downloads of iTunes fell sharply in 2014, as consumers abandoned Apple's music store in favor of cheap, easy-to-use subscription services.

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Euro's Drop Raises Questions About Its Long-Term Prospects

10:34am January 06, 2015

The Euro fell to a nine-year low against the dollar on Monday as investors worried about Europe's economic doldrums. Linda Wertheimer talks to Callum Williams of The Economist.

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The massive first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is designed to return to earth.

Science

SpaceX Plans A Perfect Landing

8:09am January 06, 2015

by Geoff Brumfiel

The space firm will send a supply capsule into orbit, and then try a new way to recover the part of the rocket that carried it. If it works, the cost of going to space could be reduced dramatically.