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Science Follows A Dark Path As It Tries To Explain The Observed Universe

The things we can see in the universe are moving faster than they should be. Why? Is the answer Dark Matter, or a physics we're not yet aware of? Science has made its choice. Only time will tell if the consensus was correct.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/03/13/148495234/science-follows-a-dark-path-as-it-tries-to-explain-the-observed-universe?ft=1&f=1057

Reichert, David G. Reyes, Silvestre Richardson, Laura Rodriguez, Ciro D. Roe, David P.

Foreign Policy: Mission Incomplete

An American soldier murdered 16 Afghans in a village in Kandahar. Bruce Riedel and Michael O'Hanlon of Foreign Policy argue that the U.S. needs to stay in Afghanistan until the job is done.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/14/148580554/foreign-policy-mission-incomplete?ft=1&f=1057

Brown-Waite, Ginny Buchanan, Vern Burgess, Michael C. Burton, Dan Butterfield, G. K.

Battle of the Books (Powerlineblog)

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Nye, Glenn C. Oberstar, James L. Obey, David R. Olson, Pete Olver, John W.

Analysis: Romney losses show disgruntled GOP base (The Arizona Republic)

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Reyes, Silvestre Richardson, Laura Rodriguez, Ciro D. Roe, David P. Rogers, Harold

What's In A Word? A 'Dictionary' Of Americanisms

Sky looking a little slatchy to you? Want another helping of slang-jang? The final volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English, a 50-year project to document English across the U.S., is a treasure trove of history and local color.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/13/148466400/whats-in-a-word-a-dictionary-of-americanisms?ft=1&f=1057

Terry, Lee Thompson, Bennie G. Thompson, Glenn Thompson, Mike Thornberry, Mac

Like Grits? You Just Might Be A Republican Candidate

Strange things do happen to folks, especially national political candidates, when they talk to Southerners. They start drawling and twanging. Sometimes they're mocking; sometimes they're just trying to be friendly.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/03/13/148508638/like-grits-you-just-might-be-a-republican-candidate?ft=1&f=1003

Jackson Lee, Sheila Jenkins, Lynn Johnson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Henry C. \"Hank\'\' Jr. Johnson, Sam

In South, GOP Voters Balance Faith, Defeating Obama

At a forum Monday night in Birmingham, Ala., Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich vied for last-minute support ahead of Tuesday's primaries in Alabama and Mississippi. Values, religion and the legitimacy of President Obama were on voters' minds.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/13/148499300/romneys-rivals-try-woo-undecided-southern-voters?ft=1&f=1014

Miller, Jeff Minnick, Walt Mitchell, Harry E. Mollohan, Alan B. Moore, Dennis

E-mails show White House input on Sherrod ouster (The Arizona Republic)

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Inslee, Jay Israel, Steve Issa, Darrell E. Jackson, Jesse L. Jr. Jackson Lee, Sheila

E-mails show White House input on Sherrod ouster (The Arizona Republic)

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Bishop, Sanford D. Jr. Bishop, Timothy H. Blackburn, Marsha Blumenauer, Earl Blunt, Roy

Even For Romney, Delegate Math Still A Problem

While Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney argues that his opponents have no realistic shot at winning enough delegates to secure the nomination, the same could eventually be true for Romney if a four-way race continues. NPR takes a look at the latest delegate numbers.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/12/148462912/even-for-romney-delegate-math-still-a-problem?ft=1&f=1014

Mack, Connie Maffei, Daniel B. Maloney, Carolyn B. Manzullo, Donald A. Marchant, Kenny