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The last voyage of the space shuttle

The last voyage of the space shuttle

Live coverage from National Public Radio of the final launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.

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NASA chief Charles Bolden Jr. at the National Press Club

NASA chief Charles Bolden Jr. at the National Press Club

Nasa Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and astronaut Mark Kelly speak at a National Press Club luncheon. He flew four shuttle missions and was appointed by President Barack Obama to head NASA in 2009. He will discuss the end of the Space Shuttle program and the future of America's space program.

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Severe weather marching across Minnesota

A day of extreme heat and humidity Friday is being followed by severe thunderstorms in parts of the state. Listen to MPRnews on the radio or online, or on this app. You can also get the latest watches and warnings on Twitter @MPRweather.

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Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine

Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine

In response to feedback from Monday's program on new-age medicine, we take another look at whether alternative medicine ready to claim a place in the mainstream.

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This year's big ideas

This year's big ideas

Twelve speakers from this year's Aspen Ideas Festival present their "big idea" on the first night of the festival.

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Mr. Mummy discusses King Tut's secrets

Mr. Mummy discusses King Tut's secrets

One of the world's foremost experts on Egyptology and mummies joins Midmorning to discuss the science, and the secrets contained, by the world's most famous mummies.

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Alleged hackers of Star Tribune website arrested in Latvia

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has disrupted an international crime ring that allegedly ran a scam involving the Minneapolis Star Tribune's website.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Inside the subconscious mind

Inside the subconscious mind

The conscious mind might get much of the credit for our actions, but neuroscientist David Eagleman argues in his new book that many of our preferences, thoughts, and intentions are driven by unconscious processes.

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Online flirtations not exclusive to celebrities

Online flirtations not exclusive to celebrities

Rep. Anthony Weiner might have to resign over his online behavior, but he's not the only one sending out pictures of himself via text or Twitter. Experts say the online flirtations that got him into so much trouble are far from unusual.

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