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• A Surprising Barrier To Clean Water: Human Nature June 20, 2013
  Getting clean water to people in the developing world isn't just an engineering problem. […]
• If Supplies Of Oil Are Up, Why Is Gas Still Pricey? June 20, 2013
  Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high this summer. […]
• How Ted Cruz's Father Shaped His Views On Immigration June 20, 2013
  The Texas senator says giving a path to citizenship to immigrants in the U.S. illegally would be unfair to immigrants who followed the rules, like his own father, 74-year-old Rafael Bienvenido Cruz. He portrays his dad as a kind of Cuban Horatio Alger. […]
• Translated Into Navajo, Star Wars Will Be June 20, 2013
  The Navajo Nation and Lucasfilm have teamed up to translate the original Star Wars movie into Navajo, entertaining those who already speak it, and teaching newcomers about the language and culture. […]
• What Makes Rituals Special? Join Us For A Google+ Conversation June 20, 2013
  From savoring a morning coffee to lighting a candle each night, people employ rituals all over the world. NPR science correspondent Shankar Vedantam speaks with behavior scientist Francesca Gino and Slate columnist William Saletan about the role of rituals in human life. […]
• Can This Dominican Factory Pay Good Wages And Make A Profit? June 20, 2013
  Textile workers in some poor countries like Bangladesh can make less than $100 a month. One factory in the Dominican Republic is trying something different: It's paying workers $500 a month. The company has yet to break even after three years, but the CEO says the business is growing rapidly and he believes it will be profitable. […]
• In More Cities, A Camera On Every Corner, Park And Sidewalk June 20, 2013
  A growing number of cities are using surveillance cameras in the hope of fighting crime, but all that video is almost useless without powerful search tools to sort the material. The municipal camera trend is proving to be big business for companies that design video analytics software. […]
• Gourmands Through The Ages: 'A History Of Food In 100 Recipes' June 20, 2013
  From ancient Egyptian bakers to Gordon Ramsey, every era has its foodies. And without them, the history of food would be pretty darn boring, says William Sitwell. His new book chronicles how these epicures shaped our palates, and the recipes they left behind. […]
• Blackhawks Beat Bruins 6-5 In OT, Tie Series 2-2 June 20, 2013
  After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece. […]
• James Gandolfini Dies; 'Sopranos' Actor Was 51 June 19, 2013
  Actor James Gandolfini, 51, has reportedly died. Variety magazine reports that he suffered a "sudden stroke." The cause of death is not yet known with certainty, but HBO says the actor may have suffered a heart attack. […]
• Microsoft Responds To Fan Outcry, Changes Xbox One Policies June 19, 2013
  Microsoft has changed policies regarding Internet connection and used game capabilities for its upcoming Xbox One gaming console. The company says it is responding to feedback from consumers. […]
• Federal Agents Accuse Two Of Plotting Deadly X-Ray Weapon June 19, 2013
  Officials say the suspects did not acquire a radiation source for a weapon, but they finished building a remote control that was meant to operate it. […]
• A Day After Making List, One Of FBI's Most Wanted Caught June 19, 2013
  Former University of Southern California professor Walter Lee Williams was caught at a Mexican beach town, a day after being placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on charges of sexual exploitation of children. […]
• Capitol Hill's Partisan And Racial Divide Cast In Bronze June 19, 2013
  A 7-foot tall statue of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass is more than just a tribute to the man. It's a larger-than-life reminder of the fight over voting rights and statehood for Washington, D.C. […]
• Snowden Reportedly In 'Informal' Asylum Talks With Iceland June 19, 2013
  After initial reports that an asylum-seeker would have to be in Iceland for their application to be considered, the AP says Edward Snowden is in "informal talks" with Iceland about applying for asylum. […]