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STATE OF THE ARTS: Cinco Puntos Press

Bobby Byrd, author and co-founder of Cinco Puntos Press, talks about the latest releases from El Paso’s premier publishing house.Cinco Puntos Press701…

A few of President Obama's comments at his year-end news conference were the kind that could rankle political allies and opponents alike.

Obama Zings Friends And Foes Alike In Year-End News Conference

It's the season of peace and goodwill, but President Obama may have tested the limits of both with comments at his end-of-year news conference. He suggested Republicans would be "crazy" to wage a new debt ceiling fight and seemed to question even his allies' motives on Iran sanctions.

'Queen Of Memphis Soul' Carla Thomas Plays Not My Job

We recorded our show in Memphis, Tenn., this week, so we've invited Memphis soul legend Carla Thomas to answer three questions about other people also named Thomas.

Jason Isbell was previously a member of Drive-By Truckers. His solo albums include <em>Sirens of the Ditch</em> and <em>Here We Rest</em>.

Jason Isbell Locates His Musical Compass On 'Southeastern'

The singer-songwriter earned a name for himself while playing with Drive-By Truckers and The 400 Unit, but on this album — written after he got sober — Isbell finds a new level of emotional honesty. Here, he talks with Terry Gross about his life and plays songs from Southeastern.

The casket of U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Gantt is prepared to be lowered from the plane on Friday in Los Angeles. Sixty-three years after Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph E. Gantt went missing in action during the Korean War, his remains were returned to his 94-year-old widow in a solemn ceremony at Los Angeles International Airport before dawn Friday.

Closure: 94-Year-Old Widow Receives Remains Of Fallen Husband

Clara Gantt, 94, held out hope for a happy ending for six decades. On Friday, her hope faded, but she received closure, when the remains of her husband were flown back home.

U.S. Army Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency (NSA), testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in June.

New NSA Documents Make Case For Keeping Surveillance Programs Secret

The Obama administration released documents that shed some light on the programs' inception. It also reveals that both the Obama and Bush administrations believe the surveillance programs are important and should be kept secret.

JPMorgan Chase Places Limits On Cards Used At Target Stores

About 2 million debit accounts will be affected. The bank took the step after Target revealed the security of millions of cards used at its stores may have been compromised. Apologizing for the breach, Target offered a 10 percent discount this weekend.

Don't be the bane of the Secret Santa pool this year.

Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Wild Cards On Your Shopping List

Got a nosy next-door neighbor? A sober, Economist-reading cousin? A dorky retired dad? We believe that there's a perfect book out there for everyone — and we're determined to help you to find 'em.

The Texas Camel Corps guides camel treks through the Big Bend region of Texas, where such animals once served American settlers in the late 1800s.

Camels Trek In The Texas Desert, Just Like Old Times

The Texas Camel Corps leads trips through the rugged Big Bend region of West Texas. Indigenous people lived in the area some 9,000 years ago, and for a while, camels called it home, too. In the 1800s, U.S. soldiers brought the animals in to traverse the distance between water supplies for the first American settlers.

Astronauts On Spacewalk Begin Space Station Repair

Saturday morning, astronauts on the International Space Station carried out the first of three urgent spacewalks to repair a cooling line. They finished the work early, but there's still more to be done.

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