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Scientists are 'Spying on Whales' to learn how they eat, talk and ... walked?

Scientists are 'Spying on Whales' to learn how they eat, talk and ... walked?

Paleobiologist Nick Pyenson is dedicated to uncovering the "hidden lives" of whales. He says that 40 million to 50 million years ago, they had four legs and lived at least part of their lives on land.
by Dave Davies

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Taxi driver is cleaning the sea one knot at a time

Taxi driver is cleaning the sea one knot at a time

A taxi driver has turned to the ancient art of knot tying on a remote island off the north coast of Great Britain. He's part of a global movement to rid the sea of garbage by recycling ocean debris.
by Heather McElhatton

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Femi Kuti comes to minus his bass player

Femi Kuti, the Nigerian musician, who is the son of the legendary Fela Kuti, will be performing tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Violence leaves a lasting scar in 'I Didn't Talk'

Violence leaves a lasting scar in 'I Didn't Talk'

Brazilian author Beatriz Bracher's new novel -- her first to be published in English -- follows a professor who, years later, is still haunted by his arrest and torture during Brazil's dictatorship.
by Michael Schaub

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Leech Lake's 'Bug' school finally gets its new building

Leech Lake's 'Bug' school finally gets its new building

A host of federal officials attended the dedication of a new building at the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig tribal school on the Leech Lake Reservation Monday.
by John Enger

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Kate Bush turns 60

Today is the 60th birthday of Kate Bush. She wrote her first big hit "Wuthering Heights" when she was 18 years old after watching the end of a documentary about Emily Bronte's novel of the same name. Some of the lyrics in the song are drawn directly from the novel.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life

Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life

Arthur Brooks is a classical musician and a behavioral economist. He ties together philosophy, art, music, social science and neuroscience to suggest ways you can find happiness and success in every stage of life.
by MPR News Staff

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American anthems: At parties, rallies and riots, 'Dancing in the Street' gets the people going

American anthems: At parties, rallies and riots, 'Dancing in the Street' gets the people going

"The song is about love and feeling free enough to dance in the street," said Martha Reeves. "You don't have to worry about cars hitting you. You don't have to worry about policemen coming and telling you you can't dance in the street."

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A thwarted child kidnapping inspired 'Fruit of the Drunken Tree'

A thwarted child kidnapping inspired 'Fruit of the Drunken Tree'

Growing up amid widespread violence in Colombia, Ingrid Rojas Contreras and her sister were targeted for kidnapping. They were saved by the courage and compassion of a teenager working in their home.

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Actor T. Mychael Rambo recovering physically, emotionally after being carjacked

Actor T. Mychael Rambo recovering physically, emotionally after being carjacked

A favorite on Twin Cities stages is recovering after he was a victim of carjacking over the weekend. When asked what he'd say if he had a chance to talk to the teens who carjacked him, T. Mychael Rambo said he'd ask them what their hopes and desires are for their loved ones and their own futures.
by Tom Crann

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