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Sucked Into An Underground
Skid Row Beneath Las Vegas

Hundreds of people live under the casinos, in a hidden matrix of storm drains. Journalist Matt O'Brien has been exploring them for five years. He takes us through their urban art galleries and gritty homes, introducing us to some of the tunnels' inhabitants.

 
 

Automakers Ask For $34 Billion

Executives of the Big Three acknowledge the industry made mistakes, but pledge to speed cost-cutting measures.

The Man Who Saw
A Meltdown Coming

Peter Schiff was a lonely voice on cable's financial news shows, but he turned out to be right.

Racial Divisions Challenge Gay Rights

Activists work to repair a post-election rift between white and black gays.

 
 
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Is Bush The Worst President
Of The Past 50 Years?

Former Bush adviser Karl Rove defends the president's legacy in an Oxford-style debate.

 
 
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Some Say Obama Team
Forced Out CIA Contender

John Brennan was pressured to withdraw his name from consideration, according to friends and former associates.

 
 
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In Baghdad, Test-Driving
A Hummer H3

The Hummer is now being sold in Baghdad as a status symbol for young, wealthy Iraqis.

 
 
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Recession Puts Dent In Auto Body Shop's Business

If things don't improve for a Dallas business, the company itself may become a wreck.

 
 
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Sen. Hutchison Takes Step To Run For Governor

The Texas senator could challenge an incumbent governor of the same party.

 
 
 
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Best CDs Of 2008

The Year In Music

NPR Music contributors make their picks for the year's best rock, pop, jazz, classical and much more.

 
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Not Art Rock: Top 10 'Smart Rock' Albums

The Texans at KUT pick out the top 10 "smart rock" albums of 2008, headlined by the new efforts of a few brainy Austin acts.

 
 
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Migration And Memory: Top Five Books

These powerful, personal books examine the exile's life and celebrate lost cities of memory.

 
 
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Hey, Losers: Leave Aquaman Alone

The King of the Seven Seas, lame? That meme is so last season. Glen Weldon explains why — and why Arthur Curry can kick your landlubber tail.

 
 
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Holidays

DVD Gifts For Friends Who've Seen It All

Sure, a DVD makes a great gift — but you don't want to give just any old flick. Critic Nathan Lee has the right pick for your target demographic.

 
 
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Interview

Centenarian Gears Up For Obama's Inauguration

Lillian Allen, 100, says she never expected to see a black man sworn in as president.

 
 
 
 

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