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Should Citizen Journalists' Be Censored?

The latest escalation of fighting between Israel and Hamas is inspiring controversial online messaging campaigns, marked with graphic images and raw video from the conflict. Keith Jenkins, a multimedia expert and veteran photojournalist, discusses the fine line between storytelling tools and offensive material. ()

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World A Week Before Taking Office, Obama Meets With Calderon
President-elect Barack Obama met with Mexico President Felipe Calderon this week to discuss trade agreements and growing drug violence. NPR's Juan Forero is joined by Jesus Esquivel, a correspondent with Mexico's Proceso magazine, to discuss the significance of the Obama-Calderon meeting. ()

Mike Clark; 'Past Lives'
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Artist:
Mike Clark
Composer:
Reynolds
CD Title:
Blueprints of Jazz, Vol.1
Label:
Talking House
Catalog Number:
0809-01
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Mike Clark; 'Conchita's Dance'
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Artist:
Mike Clark
Composer:
Clark
CD Title:
Blueprints of Jazz, Vol.1
Label:
Talking House
Catalog Number:
0809-01
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Books Nikki Giovanni, The Love Poet

Award-winning poet and educator Nikki Award-winning poet and educator Nikki Giovanni has a new book of poems focusing on love. The legendary writer talks about her 27th work, Bicycles: Love Poems.. Giovanni, also a distinguished English professor at Virginia Tech, explains what influences her writings. ()

Web Extra: Read an excerpt of 'Bicycles'

Roy Hargrove; 'Once Forgotten'
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Artist:
Roy Hargrove
Composer:
Watson
CD Title:
With the Tenors of Our Time
Label:
Verve
Catalog Number:
523019
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Roy Hargrove; 'Greens at the Chicken Shack'
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Roy Hargrove
Composer:
Chestnut
CD Title:
With the Tenors of Our Time
Label:
Verve
Catalog Number:
523019
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Remembrances Star Trek's 'Khan' Dead At 88
Celebrated Latin-American actor Ricardo Montalban, perhaps most widely recognized from the television series "Fantasy Island," died yesterday at 88. Tell Me More looks at highlights from his career, including the memorable characters he brought to life with his acting. ()
Diversions 'Ida's Idea' On Inaugural Fashion
The inauguration is only days away, with one big question that remains unanswered for many participating in the historic festivities: what to wear? Tell Me More hits the streets of Washington, D.C., and pays a visit to local dress boutique Ida's Idea. Owner Ida Lewis Polite offers tips on finding the perfect inauguration dress. ()
Commentary Celebrate Obama But Acknowledge Us, Too

Author and artist Damali Ayo, 36, says her generation deserves a lot of credit for their energy, and unique sacrifices aimed at getting Barack Obama elected as the first black president. ()

Milt Jackson; 'Namesake'
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Artist:
Milt Jackson
Composer:
Jackson
CD Title:
The Best of Milt Jackson [Riverside]
Label:
Riverside
Catalog Number:
5707
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