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When America’s Librarians Went To War
By Linton Weeks During the World Wars of the 20th century, librarians played a role worth remembering. » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/07/04/418840245/when-americas-librarians-went-to-war?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us
Obama overtime pay proposal raises concerns in Indiana
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Small-business owners in Indiana say a federal proposal to increase the number of workers eligible for overtime pay could … …read more Via: <a href=https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.fox19.com/story/29473673/obama-overtime-pay-proposal-raises-concerns-in-indiana&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDhiYzc1MzQ5ZWY1Yjc4MmE6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AFQjCNGy4vvcvV-jzRPI3cNQeKzDDXDa0A
At Age 3 — Transitioning From Jack To Jackie
By Eric Westervelt What would you do if your 3-year-old son told you assuredly that he wanted to be a girl? An Oakland, Calif., couple told their child it was
A Re-Opened Embassy In Havana Could Be A Boon For U.S. Businesses
By Michele Kelemen When the U.S. re-opens its embassy in Havana, it will increase its staff. That should mean more help for American businesses hoping to gain a foothold on
So About That Whole Tech-Eating-Jobs Thing
By Jon Evans The argument seems compelling, the logic inescapable. As hardware doubles its density every 18-24 months, courtesy of Moore’s Law, and as software eats the world, technology will
Indiana Democratic Party 7-4-15 Weekly Radio Address
Indiana Democratic Party chair John Zody takes a look at some of the new laws effective July 1, 2015 and takes a moment to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!
Greek Official: ‘Grexit’ Would Cost Europe A Trillion Euros
By Scott Neuman Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis says there’s as much at stake for the rest of Europe as for Greece itself should they fail to reach an acceptable bailout
The White House Invites Tourists To Use Their Cameras
By Scott Horsley Visitors to the White House will now have something besides their memory to rely on when recounting their visit. That’s because a 40-year-ban on photography during public
Greeks Divided Ahead Of Eurozone Vote
By Joanna Kakissis Greeks are preparing for Sunday’s referendum, which the government insists is about whether to accept more austerity. Critics say it’s about keeping the euro. » E-Mail This
Fuel Is Crucial In The Battle Over Syria
The battlefronts in Syria are complex and the power map inside the country is being redrawn. NPR’s Eric Westervelt talks to correspondent Deborah Amos, who just returned from the region.