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After Obama's Election, French Minorities Push For Equality

France has long been considered more enlightened than America on matters of race. But Barack Obama's election as U.S. president has underscored France's failure to achieve a colorblind society. Now, French politicians are being pressed to promote more diversity.

An Overview Of The Series

Sweetness And Light

Seriously, Don't Take Barkley Too Seriously

Treasury Nominee Geithner's Tax Returns Scrutinized

New York Fed official Timothy Geithner admits to a tax mistake that resulted in a $34,000 shortfall.

Clinton Promises
'Smart Power' Approach

Pelosi Expects To Pass Twice-Vetoed Children's Health Bill

House leaders have scheduled a Wednesday vote on legislation to renew federal funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Obama: A New
Force In Publishing

As Barack Obama's reading list pushes book sales, publishers celebrate the election of a president who loves to read.

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West Point Revamps Curriculum

The academy is training cadets in counterinsurgency techniques and qualitative analysis.

PETA Tries To Make Fish Adorable

The animal rights organization is attempting to rebrand fish as "kittens of the sea."

Politics

In Bush's Wake, A New Political Landscape

by Mara Liasson

A grass-roots path to the White House is the new model, and a once-strong coalition is shattered.

Bush Will Soon Call Dallas Home

Nation

Report: Justice Official Made Biased Hires

by Ari Shapiro

An investigation has concluded that a Bush appointee put conservatives in positions that were supposed to be apolitical

World

Blair: Obama, Clinton Can Make Progress In Mideast

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sees hope for peace in the form of the new administration.

Health & Science

Study Links Common Cold To Quality Of Sleep

by Allison Aubrey

People who get less than seven hours of sleep per night may be more susceptible to the common cold.

Business

Chinese Electric Car Jolts The Competition

by Anthony Kuhn

BYD has built the world's first mass-produced, plug-in hybrid car, beating Chevrolet and Toyota.

Opinion

Impeaching Blagojevich Will Solve Nothing

by Matthew Continetti

Weekly Standard writer Matthew Continetti says impeachment causes more problems than it solves.

Blogs

Political Junkie

N.Y. GOP Wants Special Senate Election; Whither Caroline Kennedy?

After talking with Kennedy, New York Gov. David Paterson said "She didn't eliminate herself in the meeting."

Clinton Hearing Is Under Way

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World Cafe

Jolie Holland: Songs From The Road

The singer-songwriter performs sad, beautiful, timeless songs from her new album The Living and the Dead in a session from WXPN.

Bret McKenzie; credit: Craig Blankenhorn, HBO

Interviews & Profiles

HBO's 'Conchords' Wing It For A Second Season

Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement return for a second season of their music-driven comedy series, which follows two hapless New Zealanders in New York City.

All Songs Considered
Exclusive Previews: Bon Iver, M. Ward And More
Favorite Sessions
The Hold Steady: Rock Stripped Bare
Live Concerts
Le Trio Joubran On Mountain Stage
Take Five: A Weekly Jazz Sampler
Songs Of The Fjords: Jazz From Norway
Song Of The Day
Animal Collective: Nothing But Hooks

Books

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'Lost' Literature: Desert Islands Reading

The ABC series Lost may focus on a mystical island, but it's also about larger themes.

Books
Joan Rivers: Nips, Tucks And A New Book
Fresh Air
Former 'Post' Editor's Novel Details The 'Rules Of The Game'
Books We Like
In Drug Underworld, Researcher Finds City's 'Soul'
Books
Afghanistan: Russia's 'Great Gamble'

Arts & Entertainment

A boy playing superhero with a towel for a cape. Photo: iStockphoto

Monkey See

Have Cape, Will Crusade

Rough times? Looking for a savior? Try the Web: The World Superhero Registry lists the DIY superheroes in your area.

Museums
Assembling Artifacts Of African-American History
The Golden Globes
A Glittering Night For Winslet, 'Slumdog'
Movie Reviews
In 'The Unborn,' A Series Of Unblessed Events
Movie Reviews
'Bride Wars': Bridezillas On The Loose In New York

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The Best Of 2008

NPR's Best Of 2008

Browse through our critics' year-end roundups of the best books, TV, movies and music of the past year. Also: NPR listeners weigh in on their favorite CDs and movies of 2008.