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Explaining Muppet Theory: Are You An Ernie Or A Bert?

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Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie in the 2005 Tournament of Roses Parade. They even look like a clash between Order and Chaos, don't they?

By Linda Holmes

Originally published on Sat June 16, 2012 12:22 pm

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Most of the time, Slate's Dahlia Lithwick covers the Supreme Court. She's been doing that for the last 13 years. But recently, you may have seen her name floating around in connection with the piece she recently wrote that she discusses with Scott Simon on Saturday's Weekend Edition.

4:08 am

Sat June 16, 2012

A Shriver Learns It's Harder To Be Good Than Great

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Mark Shriver says his father, Sargent, managed to balance doing great things with being a good person.

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Originally published on Sat June 16, 2012 12:22 pm

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When Mark Shriver's father died last year at the age of 95, it seemed that everyone who knew him — politicians, priests, waitresses, presidents and trash collectors — used the same phrase to tell him what they had thought of his father. He was "a good man."

A Good Man is also the title of Shriver's new memoir about his father, R. Sargent Shriver. The elder Shriver, who once ran for president, ran the War on Poverty, the Peace Corps, Job Corps and the Special Olympics. On top of that, he was U.S. ambassador to France and married into the Kennedy family.

4:06 am

Sat June 16, 2012

Militant Territory Cleared In Yemen, For Now

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Yemeni residents walk past vehicles and houses which were destroyed during recent fighting between the army and militants on a road leading to the city of Zinjibar on Thursday.

By Kelly McEvers

Originally published on Fri July 6, 2012 10:27 am

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In southern Yemen, government forces backed by U.S. advisers claim they are routing al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and allied groups from territory that the militants had controlled over the past year.

This is the same al-Qaida that has tried to send so-called underwear bombers to attack U.S.-bound planes.

Abandoned Streets

Just outside the town of Zinjibar, it's clear that fierce battles went on here. It's deserted. There are no people, but there are an enormous number of bullet and shrapnel holes in the buildings.

3:55 am

Sat June 16, 2012

Daredevil High-Wired For Success Over Niagara Falls

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Nik Wallenda crosses over Niagara Falls on a tightrope on Friday. He became the first person to cross directly over the falls from the U.S. into Canada.

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Wallenda crossed Niagara Falls in under 30 minutes on a 2-inch-thick wire.

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Originally published on Sat June 16, 2012 12:22 pm

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Daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk directly over Niagara Falls on Friday night. More than 100,000 people crowded onto the U.S.-Canadian border to watch him inch along a tightrope.

Wallenda's wire weighed seven tons and took hours to string across the falls with a helicopter. Crews held it in place with two construction cranes.

Wallenda is part of the famous "Flying Wallendas" circus family. Over seven generations, they've pulled off daring stunts all over the world.

5:52 pm

Fri June 15, 2012

Glen Hansard: The Best Songs Come 'As A Gift'

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Glen Hansard's new album, his first proper solo release, is titled Rhythm and Repose.

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Originally published on Mon June 18, 2012 7:59 am

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Glen Hansard began singing on the streets of Dublin when he was just 13. Now, in his early 40s, it's almost hard to count his honors. Once, the musical featuring his songs, just won eight Tony Awards.

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