The Two-Way
4:29 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Striking Deal With Israel, Palestinian Prisoners Will End Hunger Strike

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Palestinians hold pictures of prisoners and Palestinian flags as they celebrate the end of a prisoners' hunger strike in Israeli jails, in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday.

Originally published on Sun May 20, 2012 8:41 am

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners agreed to end a hunger strike, today. In exchange, Israel agreed to end solitary confinement for the detainees.

NPR's Lourdes Garcia Navarro filed this report for our Newscast unit:

"Some of the hunger strikers have not been eating for more than 70 days, making this the longest hunger strike ever by Palestinians and certainly the largest.

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World Cafe
4:27 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Next: Said The Whale

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Originally published on Mon May 14, 2012 4:55 pm

  • Hear two new tracks by Said The Whale
Europe
4:15 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Europe's Austerity Plans Face Growing Backlash

Originally published on Mon May 14, 2012 11:45 pm

A political crisis in Greece and economic woes in Spain are again raising concern about the future of the eurozone.

In Athens today, Greek politicians tried again and failed to form a coalition government, though talks are ongoing. There is growing fear that Greece will not be able to remain in the currency union and avoid defaulting on its debts.

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All Tech Considered
3:57 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Algorithms: The Ever-Growing, All-Knowing Way Of The Future

Originally published on Fri August 17, 2012 5:24 pm

My favorite movie, Days of Heaven, is at the top of my recommendations list on Netflix. But I've never actually watched it on Netflix, so how did they know I like it?

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The Two-Way
3:32 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

'All About Family': Listeners' Stories On Living In Multigenerational Households

Originally published on Wed May 16, 2012 11:26 am

The emotional and financial costs of caregiving have been a central theme in Morning Edition's special series called "Family Matters: The Money Squeeze." It profiles three families struggling with the complexities of living in multigenerational households and facing difficult financial decisions: how to afford care for an elderly relative while paying for college and saving for retirement.

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It's All Politics
3:19 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Romney And Obama: A Tale Of Two Commencement Speeches

Originally published on Mon May 14, 2012 7:06 pm

As close as the general election is expected to be, virtually everything the presidential candidates do from here until November is about maximizing the turnout of voters in their respective bases without repelling independents or moderates.

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Asia
3:08 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Australia's Poker Machines: Are They Too Popular?

Originally published on Mon May 14, 2012 7:49 pm

It's a weekday night at the Welcome Stranger pub in downtown Melbourne. Tom Cummings, who used to be a regular here, shows me around the gaming room.

"This machine here, which is called Shaman's Magic, has four different jackpots that you can win. If you'd like to give it a whirl, you can see how you go," says Cummings.

The machines here take Australian $50 bills (Australian dollars are currently worth almost exactly the same as U.S. dollars). You can lose $1,200 in an hour. And a win is not always what it appears to be.

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The Two-Way
2:49 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Ron Paul Will Stop Campaigning, But Will Continue Delegate Hunt

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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, in February.

Originally published on Tue May 15, 2012 10:39 am

Rep. Ron Paul, of Texas, issued a carefully worded statement today, saying his team will no longer campaign in the rest of the primary states.

Does that mean he's bowing out of the GOP primary and leaving the nomination all to Mitt Romney? Not really.

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The Two-Way
2:33 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Calif. Governor Proposes Closing $16 Billion Deficit With Cuts, Tax Hikes

California is facing a budget shortfall of $15.7 billion. Today, Gov. Jerry Brown released a budget that closes that budget with a combination of tax hikes and deep cuts to health and welfare spending.

The AP reports:

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Shots - Health Blog
2:18 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Jobs And College Pose Big Challenges For Young People With Autism

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Originally published on Tue May 15, 2012 7:50 am

Times are tough for young people. Unemployment is high, and college costs are soaring.

For those who've been diagnosed with autism, the challenges of life after high school are even steeper, according to a study just published in the journal Pediatrics.

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