11:37am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Two-Way

Gov. Christie To Warren Buffett: 'Write A Check And Shut Up'

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is making some waves, today, after expressing some harsh words about billionaire Warren Buffett in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan last night.

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11:14am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Salt

FDA Says Brazil's Orange Juice Is Safe, But Still Illegal

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If you happen to notice sometime later this year that you're suddenly paying a lot more for orange juice, you can blame America's food safety authorities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, after several weeks of deliberation, has blocked imports of frozen, concentrated orange juice from Brazil, probably for the next 18 months or so, even though the agency says the juice is perfectly safe.

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11:11am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Two-Way

Occupy Movement Plans National Conference In Philadelphia

A group affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement is planning a national conference in Philadelphia this summer. According to the group, which is dubbed "The 99% Declaration," an online election will decide on the 876 delegates — a man and woman from each Congressional district — who will gather in Philadelphia on July 4th.

Of course, the date and place is a nod to the delegates who met in Philadelphia in 1776 to declare independence from the British monarchy, who the founding fathers said had failed to address the grievances of Americans.

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11:00am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Two-Way

'A Long Time Coming,' Obama Says Of African-American Museum

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10:48am

Wed February 22, 2012
News

What's Driving The Backlash Against Traffic Cameras

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Have you ever opened your mail and found a traffic ticket sticking you with a not-so-small fine? If so, your reaction might well have been, "What the [expletive]?"

Then maybe you looked carefully at the enclosed photo and realized the vehicle shown (allegedly) running a red light or speeding was, in fact, yours.

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10:26am

Wed February 22, 2012
National Security

Dealing With Dictators, The U.S. Playbook Varies

What is America's policy when it comes to dictators? Well, it depends.

The U.S. has adopted many different approaches toward different dictators and authoritarian regimes in recent years. In some cases – notably Iraq and Afghanistan – the U.S. military invaded to change the leaders of those countries.

But American presidents have also hosted friendly visits with leaders from undemocratic countries with questionable human rights records.

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9:50am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Two-Way

Mubarak Verdict Due On June 2

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As the case against former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak came to a close today, the trial judge announced he expects to deliver a verdict on June 2.

According to al-Jazeera:

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9:47am

Wed February 22, 2012
The Salt

Can Gardening Help Troubled Minds Heal?

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If you haven't noticed, gardens are popping up in some unconventional places – from prison yards to retirement and veteran homes to programs for troubled youth.

Most are handy sources of fresh and local food, but increasingly they're also an extension of therapy for people with mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD; depression; and anxiety.

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9:00am

Wed February 22, 2012
World

Still No End To Killings In Syria, Tumult In Libya

The Syrian government's crackdown against dissenters continues, and Western journalists were killed on Wednesday as forces shelled the city of Homs. Meanwhile in Libya, reports of torture are surfacing, and the interim government is struggling to control armed militias. Host Michel Martin talks with Al-Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara.

8:57am

Wed February 22, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

In Women, Heart Attacks Often Strike Without Chest Pain

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There's yet another difference between the sexes.

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