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Election 2012
2:00 am
Mon January 9, 2012

N.H. Female Voters Weigh In On Primary Issues

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Six women in Derry, N.H., are among the voters who expect to take part in the nation's first presidential primary Tuesday. Elaine Sweeney hosted the group, and they discussed the issues and the candidates on their minds.

Sports
2:00 am
Mon January 9, 2012

Tebow's 80-Yard Pass Sends Steelers Home

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

This morning, a lot of NFL football fans are still talking about the first weekend of the playoffs. And what a weekend it was. It looks like Tebow time is back in business. After several weeks of downright awful performances, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow delivered what his fans are calling the latest miracle in his young NFL career. Tebow's 80-yard pass play with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on the first play of overtime clinched a stunning playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 29 to 23, last night.

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Around the Nation
2:00 am
Mon January 9, 2012

Tucson Remembers Tragic Shooting 1 Year Ago

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In Tucson, Ariz., it was a weekend for remembering. On Sunday, it had been one year since the shooting attack that killed six people and wounded 13 more. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head, was at a few of the memorial events.

History
10:01 pm
Sun January 8, 2012

Dancing Through History With First Ladies' Gowns

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Credit Hugh Talman / Courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
First lady Michelle Obama's inaugural gown.
Credit Hugh Talman / Courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Grover Cleveland's wife, Frances, was a fashion icon during the late 1800s and was considered the Jackie Kennedy of her day. Her inaugural gown was more of a two-piece ensemble — an elegant floral chine skirt and a peach velvet bodice crafted by House of Doucet of Paris.
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Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 9:09 am

Every four years in January, Washington, D.C., plays host to the country's biggest "prom." Inaugural balls bring out happy winners, administration bigwigs and a gown — on the first lady — that will become a part of history.

An exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History displays some of those gowns. NPR Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg took her dance card to the show.

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Business
8:37 am
Fri January 6, 2012

Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report Lifts Markets

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The Labor Department announced Friday that 200,000 jobs were created in December, and the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent. The new hiring came largely in transportation and warehousing. Tens of thousands of other people found jobs in retail and manufacturing.

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