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'Kite Runner' Star's Family Feels Exploited By Studio
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on July 03, 2008
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The child star of The Kite Runner faced harassment in his home country of Afghanistan before the film was even released. Paramount Pictures tried to relocate the boy for his safety, but his family believes the studio has not done enough to help.

Norman Bates: A Most Terrifying Mama's Boy
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on July 02, 2008
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He was like the boy next door if the boy next door never left his house and took up taxidermy as a hobby. For millions, Psycho's soft-spoken innkeeper made showering a dreaded experience.

The Long Road To Forgiveness
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on July 01, 2008
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When Kim Phuc was 9 years old, her village in South Vietnam was bombed with napalm. A famous photo showed Kim running from the attack, naked and screaming. In the painful recovery from her burn wounds, Kim found that true healing came through forgiveness.

'King Kong': The Eighth Wonder of the World
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 30, 2008
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In 1932, director Merian Cooper approached Fay Wray about playing a lead role in a new movie he was planning King Kong. But when Cooper first proposed the film in 1931, not everyone thought it was a good idea.

Snakes on a Stage
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 29, 2008
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In the Washington, D.C., Shakespeare Theatre Company's latest production, Antony and Cleopatra, one of the starring roles is played by a live snake.

Clinton, Obama Unite in Unity, N.H.
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 28, 2008
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Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared together in Unity, N.H., for their first joint appearance since Clinton dropped out of the presidential race. Before a crowd of partisans, they agreed unity is crucial to recapture the White House.

Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Handgun Ban
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 27, 2008
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The Supreme Court for the first time ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to own a gun. The 5-4 opinion said the justices expect new cases to test the boundaries of government limits on those lawfully held guns.

After a Stroke, a Scientist Studies Herself
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 26, 2008
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Neurological researcher Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke 12 years ago. While the damage caused by a stroke is often devastating, Taylor was able to make a complete recovery after becoming her own experimental subject.

After a Stroke, a Scientist Studies Herself
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 26, 2008
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Against the Odds, Injured Soldier Returning to Duty
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 25, 2008
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Up to 20 percent of soldiers who have fought in Iraq say they sustained a brain injury. Most with a severe brain injury never return to active duty. Army Spc. Freddy Meyers was shot in the head last May and initially could neither talk nor walk. Now he wants to go back to duty.

Against the Odds, Injured Soldier Returning to Duty
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 25, 2008
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Brazil's Sweet Taste of Ethanol
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 23, 2008
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With an abundance of sugar cane in Brazil, drivers are able to fill their tanks with ethanol at much cheaper prices than gasoline. Liz Marshall, a senior economist at the World Resources Institute speaks with host Guy Raz.

Brazil's Sweet Taste of Ethanol
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 23, 2008
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Female Chimps Practice Safe Sex
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 23, 2008
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Female chimpanzees tend to be more discreet than other primates about making sounds during sex. A team of researchers set out to discover why.

Female Chimps Practice Safe Sex
from NPR: Story of the Day Podcast on June 23, 2008
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Female chimpanzees tend to be more discreet than other primates about making sounds during sex. A team of researchers set out to discover why.

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