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Sky-High Chinese Art Market Comes Back To Earth

The contemporary Chinese art market outpaced every single stock market over the past five years. And now, that bubble has burst.

Sports

End To Japan Team's 'Curse Of Col. Sanders'?

American Wallets Shrink The Most
In 50 Years

The Federal Reserve says U.S. households lost $5.1 trillion in the final three months of 2008.

Financier Madoff Pleads Guilty, Ordered To Jail

He defrauded thousands of clients out of billions of dollars. Sentencing is scheduled for June 16.

Madoff's Statement

Abortion Remarks Get Steele In Hot Water

Michael Steele was fighting for his political life after saying abortion is an "individual choice."

Does God Gap Matter?

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Sweet Memories Of A Snack Food Financial Scheme

A childhood cake con bears an uncanny resemblance to financial scandals.

Bored? Try Doodling To Keep
The Brain On Task

A new study says doodles actually help the brain avoid distraction.

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LIVE FRIDAY | Bell X1 In Concert

Hear the Irish pop-rock band perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, starting at noon ET.

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Army Navy: Candy In Song Form

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Politics

Opposing Sides Prepare
For Union Bill Battle

by Peter Overby

Union backers and corporate opponents of the Employee Free Choice Act threw tens of millions of dollars into lobbying even before the bill was introduced.

Nation

'Fight Club' For Disabled Causes Firestorm In Texas

Police say caretakers at state facility held fights among disabled residents to entertain staff.

World

Popular Pakistani Singer Silenced By Taliban

by Anne Garrels

Once-popular singer Gulzar Alam no longer dares perform, forcing his family into a life of poverty.

Health & Science

A Temperature Hike Can Trigger Migraines

by Patti Neighmond

Some people suffer more migraine headaches when the temperature increases, says a new study.

Business

Economy Shakes Up 'Forbes' Billionaires List

by Robert Smith

The magazine's annual list of the world's billionaires has 332 fewer names this time around.

Opinion

Dude, Where's My Doctor?

by Douglas Kamerow

Is having a "hospital-only" doctor take care of you a good trend or a bad one? A bit of both.

NPR Music

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The Austin 100: A SXSW Mix

NPR Music's staff sampled songs by more than 1,000 acts playing the South by Southwest music festival. Hear a mix of 100 that stood out.

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Favorite Sessions

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: Cinematic Americana

The prolific Will Oldham, performing as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, impressed WNYC's staff with his music, as well as his knowledge of Westerns.

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Talking Heads: 'Once In A Lifetime'
Live At The Village Vanguard
Edward Simon Quartet With Mark Turner
What Makes It Great
Stephen Sondheim's Clever 'Clowns'
Favorite Sessions
School Of Seven Bells: Reaching New Heights
Interviews & Profiles
Bob Marley: The Man, The Myth, The Brand

Books

Zoe Heller: A 'Believer' In Bad Characters

The novelist's latest effort, The Believers, proves her devotion to unlikable characters.

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'The Gamble': The Audacity Of The Surge
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'Fool' A Funny, Ribald Retelling Of 'King Lear'
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Longing, Passion, Philosophy In Revived Duras

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Reviews

'Sunshine Cleaning': Quirks By The Bucket

To pay for her son's private school, a single mom starts a crime-scene cleaning service with her sister. Plus: The NPR story that inspired the film.