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Obama Pushed To Address Gun Control

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Politics

Obama Pushed To Address Gun Control

President Obama has been under increasing pressure to weigh in on gun control policies since the Tucson shootings. That pressure increased Monday, after a "sting" operation reported purchasing semi-automatic weapons for sale at an Arizona gun show without criminal background checks.

2 Feet Of Snow? 1 Inch Of Ice? Monster Storm Revs Up

Tom Gillian uses a snow shovel to chip ice from his windshield in Denver on Monday. A monster winter storm is revving up in the Rockies and is expected to drop up to 2 feet of snow in some parts of the Midwest and an inch of ice in others. Ed Andrieski/AP hide caption

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2 Feet Of Snow? 1 Inch Of Ice? Monster Storm Revs Up

A massive winter storm is churning toward the nation's midsection as the region gears up for a potentially deadly mix of snow, sleet and ice, followed by a blast of Arctic winds. The storm is expected to carve a frigid path from Denver to New England by week's end.

New Car Technology Tells Tailgaters To Back Off

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All Tech Considered

New Car Technology Tells Tailgaters To Back Off

Ford is working with other major automakers to turn vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology into a basic safety feature of every car. The wireless technology sounds an alarm to alert drivers if they or another car pose a threat on the road.

New Car Technology Tells Tailgaters To Back Off

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Opinion

Can I Just Tell You?

Uprising, 'Great Migration' Offer Lessons In Dignity

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin kicks off the program's February series focused on Black History Month. She notes the similarities between uprisings in the Middle East and the so-called "Great Migration" of 5 million Southern blacks in the U.S. fleeing to other parts of the nation.

Uprising, 'Great Migration' Offer Lessons In Dignity

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Advocates Renew Fight For D.C. Voting Rights

The District of Columbia does not have a full vote in Congress, despite having more than half a million residents. But what many may not know is that every law passed by the city's council is submitted for congressional review, including the recent same-sex marriage bill which went into effect last year. Host Michel Martin speaks about the latest in the fight to gain voting rights for residents of D-C with R. Clarke Cooper. Cooper is Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans, a group that advocates for marriage equality in the District. Also joining the conversation is Ilir Zherka, executive director of DC Vote.

Advocates Renew Fight For D.C. Voting Rights

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California Challenges China In Rare Earths Mining

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California Challenges China In Rare Earths Mining

China has cut its exports of rare earth minerals, used in cell phones, hybrid cars and computers. This has sent the price of rare earths soaring, making it profitable for the U.S. to compete with China in mining. A long-shuttered California mine has reopened and is expected to produce 40,000 tons of rare earths each year.

California Challenges China In Rare Earths Mining

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Some Fans Can Watch The Super Bowl From The Air

It's not too late to get a ticket to the Super Bowl — it just might have to be a plane ticket. At least three airlines have decided to offer the Super Bowl telecast on their flights.

Some Fans Can Watch The Super Bowl From The Air

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Egypt's Protests; Day Seven: Anti-Mubarak Demonstrators Stay Put

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The Two-Way

Egypt's Protests; Day Seven: Anti-Mubarak Demonstrators Stay Put

There are calls for a million people to march on Tuesday, and protesters are trying to force President Hosni Mubarak to step down by week's end.

Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Steve Inskeep

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