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VIDEO: Springsteen, Fallon Do 'Gov. Christie Traffic Jam'
The New Jersey governor gets skewered by NBC's late-night comic and The Boss. Check out their "Born to Run" parody about the scandal surrounding Christie's staff.
Spending Public Money On Sports Stadiums Is Bad Business
Municipalities all over the country keep forking over money for new football stadiums, and sports commentator Frank Deford finds it outrageous "because football stadiums are the worst excesses."
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Click Here For 'The New York Times' While It's Being Hacked
The Times appears to be the target of another hacking by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-Assad group. But the news organization has created an alternate site where its stories can be seen.
Russia Reportedly Goes Retro To Keep Kremlin Secrets
In the wake of the NSA spying scandal, the Kremlin is said to have ordered typewriters to make sure its secret communications stay that way.
Fire Going Out, Gas Leak Blocked At Gulf Of Mexico Rig
No one was hurt when the crew lost control of the rig on Tuesday and a fire followed. It looks like sediment and sand helped stop gas from escaping, robbing fuel from the fire in the process.
S&P 500 Index Passes 1,700 Mark For First Time
The rise is being tied to a drop in weekly jobless claims, as well as assurances from the Federal Reserve that it would continue to support the U.S. economy.
Remembering Helen Thomas: White House Trailblazer
Legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas died this past weekend at the age of 92. Host Michel Martin offers a tribute.
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On The Economy: Inflation Accelerates; Fed Rumors Rise
A surge in the cost of gasoline fueled a sharp increase in wholesale prices last month. Meanwhile, Bloomberg News is reporting that former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers wants to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.
After Okla. Tornado, Obama Offers Prayers Backed With Deeds
Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, President Obama offered words of comfort and federal resources to Moore, Okla., where a tornado hit Monday. At last count, 24 people were confirmed killed; the number was expected to rise.
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Hot Jazz, Cool Teacher: How One New Orleans Man Fosters Greatness
For struggling students, music can often be what keeps them going. The same is true for this New Orleans band director.
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