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- Robert Mondavi, Wine Trailblazer, Dies at 94
Robert Mondavi, the man who put California wines along side the European greats, has died at the age of 94. Mondavi bought his first winery in 1966, and championed the use of cold fermentation, stainless steel tanks, and French oak barrels.
- Gay Marriage May Affect the 2008 Election
The last time a state Supreme Court ruled gay marriage legal, it was Massachusetts in 2003. The fallout helped Republicans boost turnout in 2004 and hold the White House. Times have changed since then, but it remains to be seen how big the issue could be for Republicans in 2008.
- Is the Economy Looking Better?
A few weeks ago, most economists were convinced that the United States was in a recession, or at least headed for one. But now some say they're not so sure. Some key economic indicators suggest that growth hasn't slowed as much as the doomsayers predicted. Are these numbers just a blip? Or has the impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis on the economy been exaggerated?
- Paralympian Pistorius Can Vie for Olympics
Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, 21, is eligible to compete in the Beijing Olympics, an international sports arbitration panel has ruled. Pistorius had both his legs amputated below the knee as an infant; he runs competitively on legs made of carbon fiber. Noah Adams talks to <em>Wall Street Journal</em> sportswriter Stefan Fatsis.
- Internment Camp Survivor Gets Honorary Degree
Along with more than 400 other Japanese-American students, Ruby Inouye never finished her degree at the University of Washington in Seattle because she was sent to an internment camp in Idaho during World War II. The university is awarding honorary degrees 66 years later.
- Military Wives Fight Army to Help Husbands
Spouses of troops suffering from postwar mental trauma have made it their mission to force the military to give soldiers the treatment they need. Military wives — traditionally known as "the silent ranks" — have transformed into unexpected activists.
- Polygamy Cafe Feeds the Hungry and Curious
The Merry Wives Cafe is owned and operated by members of a polygamist group with a sense of business, humor and public relations. The Utah cafe opened last year to give locals and travelers a place to eat. It also allows owners to gently confront polygamy's battered image.
- Legal Debate over Calif.'s Gay Marriage Ruling
University of California Berkeley law professor Jesse Choper discusses the legal ramifications of the California Supreme Court's decision to allow same-sex marriage.
- 'Marketplace' Report: Serving Economic Blues
Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to switch to lower-priced beers. Since January, Miller Brewing Company has seen a shift from higher-priced, premium beers to less expensive brands such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee's Best. Hear Nancy Marshall-Genzer of <em>Marketplace</em>.
- Mother Indicted in MySpace Bullying Case
Lori Drew has been indicted for her role in creating a fake online identity as a teenage boy and allegedly using it to harass a friend of her 13-year-old daughter on MySpace. The friend, Megan Meier, committed suicide hours after receiving hurtful messages on the site.
- Big Money Backs Renters' Campaign
AngryRenters.com is an amateur-looking Web site that claims to speak for renters fed up with mortgage bailout programs. But it's actually the brainchild of millionaire Steve Forbes and Republican conservative Dick Armey.
- Opponents React to Gay Marriage Ruling
California's Supreme Court has ruled the state can't ban same-sex marriage, but legal challenges loom. Alex Chadwick talks with Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, about what gay marriage opponents plan to do to fight Thursday's ruling.
- 'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
In the latest political podcast, NPR Senior Washington Editor Rob Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the ongoing Democratic race and a special election in Mississippi.
- Communities Take Action to Protect Great Lakes
The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and nearby communities are looking for ways to help.
- Space-Age Balls Worry Bowling Purists
What if a perfect game became mundane? Those fears led the United States Bowling Congress to undertake a study that's resulted in a new set of regulations for balls, according to Paul Ridenour, research engineer for the USBC.
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