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We Say Goodbye To Some NPR Colleagues

Morning Edition wishes news anchors Jean Cochran and Paul Brown well. A number of our coworkers took the chance to accept voluntary buyouts as NPR changes. Leaving the Morning Edition staff are: Anne Hawke, Jim Wildman and Steve Munro.

Cuba Loosens Restrictions On Buying New Cars

Automotive News reports the state altered regulations, first in 2011, and now a second time, making it simpler for Cubans to buy or sell new cars. Cubans, too, now have the freedom to ask: "What do I have to do to get you in this new car today?"

UNITY award "Remembering 1963" -- Alabama Public Radio

APR strives to represent all of its listeners at all times. 2013 afforded a singular opportunity to examine the fiftieth anniversary of key events related…

U.S. Economy's 3rd-Quarter Growth Beats Projections

The economy grew by 4.1 percent in the third quarter of the year, significantly higher than the earlier projection of 3.6 percent. The upward revision comes mostly thanks to stronger consumer spending, and it's the strongest showing in almost two years.

Have Yourself A Tacky Little Christmas

Christmastime — at least its visible trappings — seems to be getting tackier. There's a bounty of outre in the accoutrements of the season.

A celebrity's efforts to educate the public about health risk may have very limited effects.

Angelina Didn't Help Educate People About Breast Cancer Risk

This summer, Angelina Jolie announced that she had both her breasts removed to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Her story got a lot of people talking. But they didn't necessarily learn more about the genetics of breast cancer risk.

Janet Yellen, who is poised to move from the No. 2 to the No. 1 post at the Federal Reserve.

Yellen Nomination To Fed Clears Hurdle; Confirmation Likely

Janet Yellen would be the first woman to head the central bank. On Friday, the Senate voted to head off any potential filibuster of her nomination. A confirmation vote is scheduled for Jan. 6.

Republican Scott Brown (center) waves to the crowd at the conclusion of his Massachusetts Senate race concession speech Nov. 6 as his daughter Ayla Brown (left) and wife Gail Huff applaud.

Protesters Greet Scott Brown At New Hampshire GOP Event

The former Massachusetts Republican senator's monthslong flirtation with Granite State voters has powered plenty of speculation, and Thursday's event only fanned it.

Jane Adams, who played a poet turned pimp on the HBO series <em>Hung,</em> takes on the part of a conflicted actor grappling with age in <em>All the Light in the Sky.</em>

For An Actress In Eclipse, 'All The Light' She Can Grasp

All the Light in the Sky follows a 40-something actor who is worried about aging out of the best roles; the film stars Jane Adams, who co-wrote it with director Joe Swanberg.

Feds Drop Mandate For People Whose Insurance Was Canceled

People whose health policies were canceled get hardship exemptions that excuse them from penalties. They'll also have the option to buy catastrophic coverage. These little-noticed plans cover only three primary care visits, specified preventive services and medical costs that exceed a high minimum.

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