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1:11 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

DOJ Looking Into Mont. Sexual Assault Complaints

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 3:26 pm

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ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST:

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into how sexual assault complaints are handled in Missoula, Montana.

As NPR's Martin Kaste reports, news of the inquiry has shocked the town.

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Monkey See
1:03 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Studios To Movie Fans: Take Our Clips, Please

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Robert Duvall and Al Pacino in a scene from The Godfather Part II.

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 3:26 pm

Maybe you needed a good cry, but you were at work and didn't have easy access to your DVD of "The Notebook." So, you searched for that heart wrenching break-up scene on YouTube and let the tears flow freely.

Could be, nostalgic for times past when "real" men wore suits and drank bourbon, you were itching to watch Humphrey Bogart tell Ingrid Bergman, "Here's lookin' at you kid."

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The Two-Way
12:46 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Former NFL Player Junior Seau Is Dead; Possible Suicide

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Junior Seau in 2009, when he played with the New England Patriots.

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 1:36 pm

San Diego's Union Tribune reports that former NFL linebacker Junior Seau "has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his beachfront home."

It adds that:

"Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell said he was notified of the death and is on his way to be with family members."

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The Two-Way
12:42 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

It's Official: Newt Gingrich Bows Out

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 1:31 pm

Saying "I never could have predicted either the low points or the high points," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich just officially suspended his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

He's been leading up to this for more than a week. Tuesday, he posted a video to say goodbye to his supporters.

Update at 4:30 p.m. ET. Romney On Gingrich:

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Newt Gingrich
12:40 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Gingrich Formally Ends Campaign, 'A Truly Wild Ride'

Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 8:06 am

What to say about Newt Gingrich that Newt Gingrich hasn't already said about Newt Gingrich?

Employing his admittedly "grandiose" ideas, Gingrich said all that he could to will his candidacy for president past low expectations. He arguably did, managing to resurrect his political career (at least temporarily), help focus the zeitgeist of conservative voters and even briefly wear the mantle of front-runner.

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Shots - Health Blog
12:14 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

A Step Forward For Gene Therapy To Treat HIV

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HIV particles assemble at the surface of a white blood cell called a macrophage.

Millions of people around the world are living with HIV, thanks to drug regimens that suppress the virus. Now there's a new push to eliminate HIV from patients' bodies altogether. That would be a true cure.

We're not there yet. But a report in Science Translational Medicine is an encouraging signpost that scientists may be headed in the right direction.

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The Two-Way
11:44 am
Wed May 2, 2012

Student Left And Forgotten In Holding Cell For Five Days Gets Apology

Daniel Chong, a California college senior who "was left alone in a federal holding cell for five days with no food or water," now at least has an apology from the Drug Enforcement Adminstration.

That likely won't make up for having to drink his urine to survive, as Chong spoke of to reporters on Tuesday.

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The Two-Way
11:20 am
Wed May 2, 2012

13 Face Criminal Charges In Florida A&M Hazing Death

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 1:28 pm

Criminal charges have been filed against 13 individuals in the November 2011 death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, Florida State Attorney Lawson Lamor just announced.

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Politics
11:04 am
Wed May 2, 2012

Rubio, Ryan, Portman, Christie: Who Will Be VP?

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 11:23 am

Mitt Romney, the presumed GOP presidential candidate, continues to try out potential running mates, though most deny any interest in the job. Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Paul Ryan, Sen. Rob Portman, Gov. Chris Christie and others have all made high-profile comments in recent days.

Education
11:04 am
Wed May 2, 2012

The Ten Things You Won't Hear At Commencement

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Elmira College graduates gather at their 2010 commencement.

Originally published on Thu May 3, 2012 8:35 am

Every spring, new graduates sit through commencement addresses full of advice to seize the day, dream big and make the world a better place.

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