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NASA's Mars Rovers Still Making TracksFive years ago, NASA's roving robot called Spirit landed safely on Mars, followed by the rover Opportunity three weeks later. Expected to explore for about three months, the rovers are still exploring the Red Planet today. (01/03/2009)
Denver School Chief Tapped To Take Senate SeatIn Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter is expected to name Michael Bennett to the seat vacated by Sen. Ken Salazar, who's leaving Congress to be Barack Obama's secretary of the interior. (01/03/2009)
Playful Pranks From Apple's FounderSteve Wozniak isn't just known for being a tech innovator. He's also widely-known for playing pranks at the launch of new Apple products — like ordering 4,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks during the launch of the iPhone. (01/03/2009)
Welcome, Congress' Freshman Class Of 2009Congratulations to the newcomers to Congress. They include a former head of an arboretum, and one woman who was a top Mary Kay salesperson in her state. (01/03/2009)
For New Congressman, Change Has ComeAmong the more than 60 new members of Congress to be sworn in on Tuesday is Democrat Tom Perriello. His race was one of the biggest come-from-behind upsets of 2008, winning by fewer than 800 votes in a district that favored John McCain for president. (01/03/2009)
Week In Review With Daniel SchorrIsraeli air strikes have left more than 400 Gazans dead, and Hamas has continued its rocket fire into Israel. President-elect Obama moves to Washington while his old Senate seat remains the center of controversy in Illinois. (01/03/2009)
Special Courts Are Some Veteran's Last ChanceThere's a growing number of special courts for American war veterans and the unique problems they're bring back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Judge Michael McCarthy, himself a Vietnam Veteran, says the courtroom is sometimes the only place for veterans to get the help that's available to them. (01/03/2009)
What A Difference Eight Years MakesWhen guest host Ari Shapiro started as an unpaid intern at NPR, Barack Obama was a member of the Illinois Senate and Sarah Palin was a small town mayor. Sept. 11 was still just a day on the calendar, and America wasn't at war. (01/03/2009)
Israelis Face Continuing Rocket AttacksThe Israeli military offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza has now been going on for eight days. But the strikes haven't stopped Hamas rockets, which have reached farther into Israel than ever before. (01/03/2009)
Living Under Attack In GazaOver the last week, the focus of Israel's strikes in Gaza has been government offices, security compounds and tunnels allegedly used for smuggling along the Egyptian border. But partly because of Gaza's dense population, schools, clinics and residential areas have also been hit. (01/03/2009)
New Stars For This NFL SeasonIt's wildcard playoff weekend in the NFL. Last year New England made it to the Superbowl undefeated. This year, they're out. What else makes this season a 180-degree turn from last year? Guest host Ari Shapiro talks with <em>Weekend Edition's</em> Howard Bryant about the big NFL playoff matchups this weekend. (01/03/2009)
Blitzen Trapper: Ramshackle Roots-RockA genre-bending indie-rock band with a bluesy twang and country-fried riffs, Blitzen Trapper wears its influences proudly. The group's latest album, <em>Furr</em>, has been a favorite of critics, who've placed it on many "Best of 2008" lists. (01/03/2009)
Iconic Journalist Nat Hentoff Is Laid OffAn 83-year-old icon of American journalism, Hentoff lost his job last Tuesday. Since 1958, he'd been a well-known fixture in New York City's <em>Village Voice</em>, writing about jazz and politics, among other topics. (01/03/2009)
Baltimore Symphony Trains Disadvantaged KidsModeled after a successful program in Venezuela, the Baltimore Symphony's OrchKids program aims to build an orchestra and enrich young lives. BSO conductor Marin Alsop contributed funding, passing along $100,000 from her MacArthur "genius grant." (01/03/2009)
Mexican Hospitals Aim To Attract More AmericansAs many Americans struggle to pay for health care or health insurance, hospitals in Mexico are expanding in hopes of wooing more patients from north of the border. Costs for procedures are often significantly cheaper due to lower overhead in Mexico. (01/03/2009)
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