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Online Education Grows Up, And For Now, It's Free

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Education

Online Education Grows Up, And For Now, It's Free

Top universities are embracing free online education. Dozens of schools, such as the University of Pennsylvania, are now offering classes to thousands of people across the world. But what will this mean for the future of the classroom, and the brand of the universities involved?

Online Education Grows Up, And For Now, It's Free

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The Man Who Jump-Started Presidential Debates

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The Man Who Jump-Started Presidential Debates

Four years before the famous Kennedy-Nixon face-off, a student at the University of Maryland wanted to see whether the nominees in 1956 — Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson — might want to engage with students. His effort failed, but ultimately set in motion the televised debates we know today.

The Man Who Jump-Started Presidential Debates

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Being 'Better Off' May Not Be Enough To Win Colo.

President Obama speaks during a campaign event at University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 2. He and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, will have their first debate at the University of Denver on Wednesday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Politics

Being 'Better Off' May Not Be Enough To Win Colo.

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Certain sectors of the state's economy are more robust than they were four years ago, but that doesn't mean everyone's happy with the recovery. The state is sharply divided about the role of government in the economy, an issue that will be at the forefront of the upcoming presidential debate there.

Being 'Better Off' May Not Be Enough To Win Colo.

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Sports

Gaining From A Bad Call: What Should Athletes Do?

When referees make bad calls, the athlete who gets the better deal generally won't make a correction. But the way the public reacts to those athletes can be different in the U.S. than it is abroad. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mike Pesca.

Gaining From A Bad Call: What Should Athletes Do?

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Presidential Race

Candidates Push For Colo. To Swing In Their Favor

Colorado is one of a handful of battleground states which could tip this year's election. President Obama won the state in 2008, but polls suggest a tighter contest this election year. Host Rachel Martin talks with Judy Strogoff, editor-publisher of The Colorado Statesman, a weekly nonpartisan political paper based in Denver.

Candidates Push For Colo. To Swing In Their Favor

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Presidential Race

Campaigns Prepare For Highly Anticipated Debates

Wednesday, President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney will face each other on the same stage for the first time. It will be one of three opportunities before the election. It could be one of the last opportunities for the candidates to sway voters who haven't yet made up their mind. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Scott Horsley and Ari Shapiro, who have been on the trail with the Romney and Obama campaigns.

Campaigns Prepare For Highly Anticipated Debates

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Law

Another Big Supreme Court Term On The Docket

A new Supreme Court term opens Monday. Hot-button issues that could come up include affirmative action, same-sex marriage and voting rights. Host Rachel Martin previews what's ahead with NPR's Nina Totenberg.

Another Big Supreme Court Term On The Docket

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Saturday

Ohio County A Historic Predictor Of State's Vote

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Presidential Race

Ohio County A Historic Predictor Of State's Vote

President Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney barnstormed Ohio this week. And both candidates also held rallies in or near Wood County, which has picked the winner in all but one presidential election since 1960.

Ohio County A Historic Predictor Of State's Vote

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What Winning The 'Catholic Vote' Means Today

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What Winning The 'Catholic Vote' Means Today

Catholics used to reliably side with Democrats, in large part because of the labor union movement. But after a century of integration, the group started to look like the rest of the American constituency. But out of this population, two new voting blocs have emerged — with more reliable preferences.

What Winning The 'Catholic Vote' Means Today

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Former 'New York Times' Publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Dies At 86

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The Two-Way

Former 'New York Times' Publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Dies At 86

The New York Times prospered under Sulzberger's guidance, leading the way in financially difficult times through innovation and savvy management. Under Sulzberger, the paper added sections and editions, won 31 Pulitzer prizes, and played a historic role in defending the First Amendment.

Former 'New York Times' Publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Dies At 86

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Media

Must See? A Car Chase On Fox Prompts Apology

On Fox News Friday afternoon, viewers were presented with a police chase. In the end the suspected car-jacker appears to shoot himself. Fox issued an apology for airing the scene. NPR's David Folkenflik reports on the perils of live coverage.

Must See? A Car Chase On Fox Prompts Apology

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Presidential Race

Scramble For Ohio Has High Stakes For Romney

Every four years the Presidential campaigns roll into Ohio. This year, the stakes are especially high for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney because no Republican has ever won the White House without a victory in Ohio. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Scramble For Ohio Has High Stakes For Romney

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Politics

A Dip Into The Annals Of Presidential Debates

The first in a series of presidential debates is coming up on Wednesday. Host Scott Simon talks to trivia expert AJ Jacobs about some of the lesser known facts of presidential debates of the past.

A Dip Into The Annals Of Presidential Debates

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Tylenol Bottles: Hard To Open For 30 Years

Thirty years ago this weekend, seven people died from ingesting Tylenol that had been poisoned. Since then, Johnson & Johnson has overhauled its packaging. iStockphoto.com hide caption

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Tylenol Bottles: Hard To Open For 30 Years

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In the days when over-the-counter drugs weren't so tamper-proof, seven people died taking poisoned Tylenol. Packaging has tightened up since then, and today, the way Johnson & Johnson handled the situation is still considered textbook crisis management.

Tylenol Bottles: Hard To Open For 30 Years

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