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The Salt
3:14 pm
Thu January 19, 2012

Big-City Mayors Dig In To Food Policy

Food policy can sound like a dreary enterprise best left to Washington, D.C. But big-city mayors are starting to see local food policy as a key step in getting healthy, affordable food to their constituents.

This afternoon, the mayors of America are meeting in Washington, D.C., to launch their own food policy task force. The goal is to share information on projects that work, and also make sure that federal food policy doesn't muck up those local efforts.

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Digital Life
3:13 pm
Thu January 19, 2012

This App Was Made For Walking — But Is It Racist?

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Microsoft is under fire this week over a patent it was granted that's been dubbed the "avoid ghetto" feature for GPS devices.

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Music Interviews
3:13 pm
Thu January 19, 2012

Were You 'Born To Run'? Springsteen As Workout Motivator

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Does Clarence Clemons' sax and Bruce Springsteen's voice motivate you to hit the pavement?
The Two-Way
3:09 pm
Thu January 19, 2012

Ski Pioneer Sarah Burke Succumbs To Practice Injury

Freestyle skiing pioneer Sarah Burke died this morning at the University of Utah Medical Center from injuries suffered nine days ago while practicing the sport she championed.

"Sarah passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved," says a statement from the medical center. "In accordance with Sarah's wishes, her organs and tissues were donated to save the lives of others."

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It's All Politics
2:58 pm
Thu January 19, 2012

The Cain Train Is Back On Track In S.C., With Colbert As Conductor

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The Herman Cain tour bus in South Carolina.

NPR's Arnie Seipel came upon something unexpected in Charleston, S.C. and he sent this picture of it:

Yep. The Cain Train is back in South Carolina and he's getting help from comedian Stephen Colbert, who as we've noted, announced his intention to run for President of South Carolina.

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