NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
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Bible Theme Park Faces Opposition in Tennessee
Fri, May 16, 2008
Developer Armon Bar-Tur has proposed a $200 million Bible theme park on 280 acres in Rutherford County, Tenn. Not everyone is convinced it will benefit the county.
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On Reality TV, Less Sleep Means More Drama
Thu, May 15, 2008
Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of some reality TV producers, who deny contestants sleep in an effort to kick up televised drama.
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Science, Symbolism Mix in Army Mortuary Training
Wed, May 14, 2008
At Fort Lee in Virginia, soldiers train to become 92Ms — mortuary affairs specialists. They will go on to help recover, identify and prepare the remains of fallen soldiers. The 92Ms use the language of medical examiners, and they also make sure to properly honor the soldiers in their care.
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Shattered School Shows Power of Chinese Quake
Tue, May 13, 2008
Among the victims of a powerful earthquake near Chengdu, China, are hundreds of young students who are feared dead after being trapped in the rubble of their middle school.
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Saving Endangered Species One Mouthful at a Time
Mon, May 12, 2008
Conservation scientist Gary Nabhan says the best way to recover some of America's at-risk species is to eat them. He documents lost and threatened foods in his new book, Renewing America's Food Traditions.
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Circus Family Is Ready for a Safety Net
Sun, May 11, 2008
After spending 10 years traveling the world in a 1962 double-decker bus that maxes out at 33 mph, the Sprockets Circus family is ready for the next attraction: a home. The trip taught its members some valuable lessons about their fellow man.
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How to Pack Everything You Own in One Bag
Sat, May 10, 2008
Now that many airlines are charging for a second checked bag, one packing expert reveals tricks travelers can use to pack everything they need in one checked bag. He says the key is to draw up a list and bundle wrap clothes.
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Parents Consider Treatment to Delay Son's Puberty
Fri, May 09, 2008
After years of struggling with their son's gender identity issues, Robert and Danielle decided to seek treatment. One option they are looking into would buy Armand, now Violet, more time to decide whether he wants to physically become a female. But it comes with risks.
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Two Families Grapple with Sons' Gender Preferences
Thu, May 08, 2008
Thousands of miles apart, two families noticed their toddler sons gravitated toward toys, colors and clothes generally associated with girls. Each family eventually decided to go with radically different approaches to their child's identity issues, as directed by their therapists.
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FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel
Wed, May 07, 2008
FBI agents on Tuesday raided the Office of the Special Counsel, the agency that investigates whistleblower and discrimination complaints by federal employees. The FBI is examining allegations of political misconduct by agency employees.
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