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The speech you probably won’t hear about

She'll get none of the coverage in the news, but the best speech at today's interfaith service in Boston didn't come from President Obama.
by Bob Collins

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Home of the brave (5×8 – 4/18/13)

Home of the brave (5×8 – 4/18/13)

Boston in the key of C, taxing 'sin,' 'Dad, please get out of here,' warning: cyclist ahead, and the rainout dilemma.
by Bob Collins

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Mary and Bob (4/17/13)

Journalists causing nothing but confusion in Boston, the Senate kills gun control, how about a new tax on gasoline in Minnesota, Brodkorb deposes the former bosses at the Capitol, the Red River could set a record flood, and what you think about you.
by Bob Collins

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Arrest? No arrest?

Arrest? No arrest?

Today's flurry of journalists debating each other over whether an arrest has been made in the Boston bombing is certainly interesting, given that it's being waged on Twitter.
by Bob Collins

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The inaccuracy of the self perception

The inaccuracy of the self perception

A woman's self-image is often not what others see, a new campaign suggests.
by Bob Collins

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Colbert on Boston

It takes a talent to be funny when talking about a bombing.
by Bob Collins

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NBA ref Mauer loses tax fight in Minnesota

NBA ref Mauer loses tax fight in Minnesota

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ended a fight between an NBA referee and the state over whether he's a Minnesota or Florida resident.
by Bob Collins

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‘Stop whining about airline travel’ (5×8 – 4/17/13)

‘Stop whining about airline travel’ (5×8 – 4/17/13)

Columnist says you've never had it so good, alleged racism and the 'I didn't know' defense, runners not giving up, the science of elevators, and what if the weather is as good as it gets?
by Bob Collins

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Life is normal. And then it’s not

Life is normal. And then it’s not

Leah Janz of North St. Paul reflects on standing where a bomb exploded.
by Bob Collins

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When the media can’t help themselves

When the media can’t help themselves

Identifying a Saudi national as a suspect in the Boston bombings continues a disturbing pattern of behavior for the national news media.
by Bob Collins

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