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Lois Lerner's Brief And Awful Day On Capitol Hill 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:00 -0400 
    The IRS bureaucrat showed up long enough at a House hearing into the scandal engulfing her agency to declare her innocence and her constitutional right to say no more.


Teachers In Moore Gather For 'Sharing And Healing' 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:00 -0400 
    What was billed as an informational meeting turned into a counseling session and a chance to recognize principals, teachers and support staff who stepped up in the crisis.


In Raw Milk Case, Activists See Food Freedom On Trial 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:00 -0400 
    Activists say the case against Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger is about raw milk — and much more. His supporters have turned the case into a rallying cry for personal food freedom and the rights of farmers and consumers to enter into private contracts without government intervention.


Holder Acknowledges U.S. Citizens Killed In Drone Strikes 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:44:00 -0400 
    For the first time, the Justice Department admits that it targeted American-born al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki and that three other U.S. citizens have died in drone strikes.


Think Obama's In Trouble? That Depends On Your Party 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:43:00 -0400 
    Despite the scandals consuming Washington, the president's job approval ratings remain steady. Why? Reaction is breaking along partisan lines, with Democrats inclined to give Obama the benefit of the doubt.


Scandal Politics: The Downstream Effect 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 16:14:00 -0400 
    The trio of scandals that have engulfed the White House may not be big news by 2014, but now is the time when prospective candidates must decide if they want to be on the ballot. Is the news of the moment hurting the effort?


Fears Of Killing Immigration Bill Doomed Same-Sex Amendment 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 17:18:00 -0400 
    Amid warnings the proposal would shatter support for the measure, Democrats backed away from a provision that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor foreign-born spouses for green cards. Advocates for gay and lesbian immigration rights accused Democrats of caving in to threats.


Basements Not An Option For Many Homes In Oklahoma 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    Melissa Block talks to NPR Two-Way blogger Scott Neuman about why basements in Oklahoma are so uncommon.


IRS Witness Turns Down Questions At Congressional Hearing 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    Lois Lerner was the first IRS official to explain how conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status were flagged for extra scrutiny. On Wednesday, she cited her constitutional right not to incriminate herself and declined to answer questions from a House committee.


Two Years Later, Joplin Mayor Reflects On Impact Of Tornado 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    The massive tornado claimed the lives of more than 160 people in Joplin, Miss. Melissa Block speaks with Mike Woolston, who was mayor of Joplin at the time, about how the city has recovered, and what guidance he has for Moore, Okla., on moving forward from a devastating natural disaster.


Identities Of 24 Victims In Okla. Tornado Emerge 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    Oklahomans who were hit by a massive tornado on Monday are trying to recover and rebuild.


Anthony Weiner Tries To Put Indiscretions Behind Him 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    Anthony Weiner, the New York congressman whose career ended after a series of raunchy tweets, announced he is entering the mayoral race with an ad on YouTube.


FBI Shoots And Kills Man Tied To Boston Bombing Suspect 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    The man, Ibragim Todashev, had known one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. Agents were apparently interviewing him overnight when things turned violent.


L.A. Mayoral Race Made History For High Spending, Low Turnout 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    Los Angeles has elected a new mayor: Eric Garcetti, a longtime city council member and the son of the district attorney who prosecuted O.J. Simpson. The election Tuesday had a record-low voter turnout. Both Garcetti and his opponent, Wendy Gruel, had trouble getting voters excited.


Army Sgt. Accused Of Filming Female Cadets Without Consent 
  Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 
    The sergeant worked at West Point. The story, first reported by The New York Times, is the latest in a series of embarrassing cases for the military, which has acknowledged it has a significant problem of sexual assault and harassment in the ranks.
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