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It's All Politics
1:29 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

3 Things To Watch For In Tuesday's Primaries

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A man prepares to put in place an informational sign for voters on primary day 2012 in North Greenbush, N.Y.

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 2:15 pm

(Revised at 2:03 pm ET with new Ron Paul-Pennsylvania material.)

The contest for the Republican presidential nomination may be over for all practical purposes, with Mitt Romney the all-but-certain GOP nominee. But that doesn't mean there's nothing of interest in Tuesday's primaries.

Voters are going to polls in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and New York, though turnout is expected to be low. Still, here are four things to watch for.

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The Picture Show
1:07 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

Bicycle Portraits: What Do Bikes Say About A Culture?

Credit Stan Engelbrecht
Jors Moentsabato: "It helps me a lot, this bicycle of mine. There where I go, I ride my bike. I bought this bike at the shop where they sell old stuff, I found it there."

Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 10:52 am

I have to admit I was a bit reluctant when I first saw this series of "Bicycle Portraits" because biking has, in some cases, become something of a cliche steeped in hipdom sprinkled with granola. Or mainly: For NPR to present a series of bicycle portraits just seemed too cute, too predictable.

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Africa
12:59 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

The Two Sudans Appear On The Verge Of War

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 1:10 pm

Sudan and South Sudan are careering closer to a full-scale war, with fighting along their ill-defined border and belligerent rhetoric coming from both sides.

The conflict threatens to cripple the fragile economies in both nations, and it could create new burdens on neighboring countries in east and central Africa, a region prone to humanitarian disaster.

In the latest developments, South Sudanese officials say that Sudan's air force bombed its territory for a second straight day on Tuesday.

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The Salt
12:32 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

Poll: Are Your Friends Bombarding You With Food Porn?

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NPR's Becky Lettenberger freely admits she is guilty of showering her friends with her food photos.

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 10:22 am

The Two-Way
12:24 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

Diners Not Fazed By Second Collapse At 'Heart Attack Grill;' Would You Be?

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One of the Heart Attack Grill's "triple bypass" burgers.

Originally published on Wed April 25, 2012 5:57 am

The Two-Way
12:03 pm
Tue April 24, 2012

Government Files First Criminal Charges In BP Oil Spill

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Fire boats battle a fire at the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon in April of 2010.

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 2:31 pm

"The first criminal charges in connection with the BP oil spill have been filed against a former BP engineer named Kurt Mix," NPR's Carrie Johnson reports exclusively.

Carrie just told our Newscast unit that Mix has been charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly deleting text messages after the spill. The texts were related to the amount of oil gushing into the Gulf. Mix will make his first appearence in court today.

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On Aging
11:41 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Can You Pay For Yourself, Your Kids, Your Parents?

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 1:14 pm

More adults are helping pay for aging parents, at an average of $3,500 a month, according to MetLife. That's why experts say it's vital to plan for a future that includes parents. For NPR's series, "Family Matters: The Money Squeeze," host Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Marilyn Geewax, journalist Joan Lunden, and Houston Mayor Annise Parker.

Arts & Life
11:41 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Poker Player's Poem Offers A Winning Hand

As part of Tell Me More's series for National Poetry Month, host Michel Martin shares a poetic tweet from poet and poker player Joel Dias-Porter. Listeners are invited to tweet original poems of 140 characters or less to #TMMPoetry.

Author Interviews
11:28 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Anna Quindlen: Over 50, And Having 'Plenty Of Cake'

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Anna Quindlen is a Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator and novelist.

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 11:53 am

As a little girl, Anna Quindlen wasn't afraid of a whole lot. She frequently got into trouble and occasionally shot off her mouth. But as she grew older, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer became what she calls a "girl imitation."

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Book Reviews
11:28 am
Tue April 24, 2012

'Death And The Penguin' Captures Post-Soviet Reality

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 12:25 pm

When you hear the words "Russian novel," you probably picture something as big and heavy as an anvil. Yet ever since the fall of communism, we've seen the ascent of Russian novelists who are shorter-winded and jauntier.

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