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Bill to repeal the death penalty in Colorado moves forward…and a water pipeline gets approval.

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WATCH: A Small 4.5 Quake Strikes During OU-OSU Game
December 7, 2013 | NPR · The small quake caused little damage, but startled the sportscasters.
 

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The Scent Of Pepper Spray Is In The Air
December 7, 2013 | NPR · Once the weapon of law enforcement officials, the repellent is available to just about everyone.
 

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Obama: History Tells Us Sanctions, Threats Won’t Make Iran Cave
December 7, 2013 | NPR · In an in-depth talk at the Saban Forum, President Obama explained his calculations when it came to negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program.
 

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‘Pomegranate Lady’ Depicts The Comedy And Tragedy Of Exile
December 7, 2013 | NPR · Goli Taraghi writes about life in Iran — about love, loss, alienation and exile. She is particularly equipped to the task, as her own exile from the country began in 1980 at the outset of the Iranian Revolution. She discusses her latest collection of short stories, The Pomegranate Lady and Her Sons.
 

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Behind Great Art, The Artist’s Painstaking Process
December 7, 2013 | NPR · NPR’s Bob Mondello looks at two documentaries — Six by Sondheim and Tim’s Vermeer — that delve deep into the creation of art, whether it’s a sprawl of Broadway songs or a 17th-century oil painting.
 

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Not My Job: Nick Lowe Gets Quizzed On Peace, Love And Understanding
December 7, 2013 | NPR · We ask the artist behind “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love and Understanding” three questions about hilarious instances of human kindness.
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Layering Voices To Bring ‘Good Cheer’
December 7, 2013 | NPR · The a cappella group Groove For Thought has been electrifying classics and pop songs for 10 years. Tenor and baritone Kelly Kunz and soprano Amanda Taylor speak with host Scott Simon about their new holiday album, Songs of Good Cheer.
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Sarah Jarosz: Tiny Desk Concert
December 7, 2013 | NPR · All polished young pros, Jarosz, fiddler Alex Hargreaves and cellist Nathaniel Smith breezed into the NPR Music offices to knock us out with a careful mix of technical proficiency and poppy warmth.
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The Mandela Playlist: A Life And Legacy, Told In Music
December 7, 2013 | NPR · It’s worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, but also the rich musical associations of his life.
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