Annoying Music
7:48 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

The Most Annoying Songs Of The Summer (So Far)

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No one ever said summer music had to be fun.

Originally published on Sat June 16, 2012 2:22 pm

NPR Music has already put together a list of 50 of our favorite songs to help you celebrate the summer. On it, you'll find cheery synth-pop singles, smooth R&B ballads, thumping club bangers and fist-pumping rock anthems.

Missing, however, are those "deep cuts" that lend themselves to a detached, ironic, slightly campy appreciation — the songs that are so bad they're good.

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The Two-Way
6:51 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Tonight, Wallenda Will Attempt High-Wire Walk Over Niagara Falls

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Nik Wallenda looks at the tightrope cable in Niagara Falls, Canada on Wednesday.

Originally published on Mon June 18, 2012 10:34 am

Nik Wallenda has successfully walked across Niagara Falls on a 2-inch-wide cable. As if there wasn't enough drama, he added a bit of last-minute mystery to his audacious attempt.

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Election 2012
6:33 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

City Slickers Romney And Obama Woo Rural Voters

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 7:24 pm

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in New Hampshire on Friday, back at the farm where he launched his presidential campaign one year ago.

"In the days ahead, we'll be traveling on what are often called the backroads of America," he said. "But I think our tour is going to take us along what I'll call the backbone of America."

It was the first stop on a five-day bus tour that will take him to small towns. The former Massachusetts governor's campaign is calling it the "Every Town Counts" tour.

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Pop Culture
6:15 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Beauty At The Beach Takes A Retro Turn

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 10:18 pm

With summer looming, it's time to prep for your vacation (or, for many in these financially tight times, "staycation"). The good news? A trip to the beach or the pool. The bad news? You need a swimsuit.

But the fitting-room-phobic can take heart in a trend that's seized the swimsuit industry lately. It's a retro look that includes high-waisted bikini bottoms, ruffles, halters and more.

Retro Trend Echoes A Glamorous Time

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It's All Politics
6:10 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

President Obama's Immigration Shift Could Bolster Latino Support In November

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Supporters of President Obama's announcement on immigration policy rally outside the White House Friday.

Originally published on Fri June 29, 2012 4:00 pm

President Obama's decision to stop deporting young, otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants could help rebuild his support among electorally important Latinos after 18 months of futile efforts, some activists said Friday.

"There is overwhelming support for the protection of these children, as there is in the rest of the country. I think this could have an energizing effect on Latino voters," says Clarissa Martinez del Castro, director of immigration and national campaigns for National Council of La Raza.

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The Two-Way
5:42 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

U.S. Acknowledges Military Action In Yemen And Somalia

Drone strikes against members of al-Qaida in Yemen and Somalia have been widely reported. But for the first time, the White House has publicly acknowledged these operations.

The administration said the U.S. had taken "direct action" in both countries in a six-month report on U.S. combat operations required by the War Powers Resolution.

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Shots - Health Blog
5:37 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Calif. Runs With Health Law Without Waiting On Supreme Court

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California lawmakers have been introducing legislation that would replicate key pieces of the federal law, including bills defining benefits and guaranteeing coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 6:25 pm

Many states have done nothing to implement the health overhaul law, saying they'll wait to see how the Supreme Court rules.

Not California.

The country's most populous state got out in front first on implementing the law, and it hasn't slowed down in recent weeks as the rest of the country waits to hear from the high court.

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Europe
5:30 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Greek Leftist Leader Up For 'Worst Job' In Europe

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 10:41 pm

A few short weeks ago, the Greek politician Alexis Tsipras was a young rebel leading Syriza, a fractious leftist coalition best known for anti-austerity protests. Now, his party could come in first in Sunday's election.

The party's possible win alarmed the German edition of the Financial Times as it posted an online appeal in Greek calling on voters to resist his demagoguery.

But Tsipras, a civil engineer who has been involved in leftist politics since his teens, says his program to roll back austerity will save the euro from its ballooning debt crisis.

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Shots - Health Blog
5:07 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

As More Americans Live Through Cancer, Survivors' Ranks Grow

A cancer diagnosis is no longer a death sentence for many people who get one.

The ranks of American cancer survivors are growing, and will increase from 13.7 million in January 2012 to nearly 18 million in January 2022, according to a report from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.

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The Two-Way
5:06 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

The Euro Crisis Has A Beat (And You Can Cry To It)

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Originally published on Mon July 9, 2012 8:52 pm

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