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Weekday afternoons from 4-6 and 6:30-7. Weekend afternoons from 4-5.
Justin Willingham

This NPR newsmagazine offers a balanced perspective on the events of the day.

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Pop Culture
5:03 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Beauty At The Beach Takes A Retro Turn

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A trio at the beach, clad in state-of-the-art (in 1948) suits.
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A swimsuit model poses on water skis while still on dry land in 1955.
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Women in vintage bikinis pose in the drivers' enclosure during Goodwood Revival 2010 in Chichester, England. The event was based around a classic car race meeting and air show but celebrated all things 1945-1966.
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Rachael Finch showcases designs on the catwalk by Speedo as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney 2011.
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Yvonne Lockyer in her bathing costume in 1952, looking as if she just washed up on the beach.
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High-end designer Norma Kamali presented swimwear such as the one-piece being modeled here at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 in Miami.
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A trio at the beach, clad in state-of-the-art (in 1948) suits.
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Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 9:18 pm

With summer looming, it's time to prep for your vacation (or, for many in these financially tight times, "staycation"). The good news? A trip to the beach or the pool. The bad news? You need a swimsuit.

But the fitting-room-phobic can take heart in a trend that's seized the swimsuit industry lately. It's a retro look that includes high-waisted bikini bottoms, ruffles, halters and more.

Retro Trend Echoes A Glamorous Time

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Europe
4:30 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Greek Leftist Leader Up For 'Worst Job' In Europe

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Syriza Party leader Alexis Tsipras greets supporters at a party rally in Athens. The leftist party came second in the elections last month and could win a revote on Sunday.
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Tsipras and his Syriza party are running neck and neck with the conservative New Democracy party and its leader, Antonis Samaras.
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Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 9:41 pm

A few short weeks ago, the Greek politician Alexis Tsipras was a young rebel leading Syriza, a fractious leftist coalition best known for anti-austerity protests. Now, his party could come in first in Sunday's election.

The party's possible win alarmed the German edition of the Financial Times as it posted an online appeal in Greek calling on voters to resist his demagoguery.

But Tsipras, a civil engineer who has been involved in leftist politics since his teens, says his program to roll back austerity will save the euro from its ballooning debt crisis.

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Shots - Health Blog
4:30 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Calif. Runs With Health Law Without Waiting On Supreme Court

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California lawmakers have been introducing legislation that would replicate key pieces of the federal law, including bills defining benefits and guaranteeing coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.
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Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 5:25 pm

Many states have done nothing to implement the health overhaul law, saying they'll wait to see how the Supreme Court rules.

Not California.

The country's most populous state got out in front first on implementing the law, and it hasn't slowed down in recent weeks as the rest of the country waits to hear from the high court.

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Africa
3:59 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Egypt Shake Up A 'Coup With A Legal Framework'

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Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 5:25 pm

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.

AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

And I'm Audie Cornish. Egyptian voters go back to the polls tomorrow for the runoff in the country's historic presidential election. The leader of the Muslim Brotherhood is facing off against a man who was prime minister under the now-imprisoned former President Hosni Mubarak.

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3:40 pm
Fri June 15, 2012

Week In Politics: Obama's New Deportation Policy

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Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 5:25 pm

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

For more on today's announcement and the rest of the week in politics, we turn now to E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post. Hi there, E.J.

E.J. DIONNE: How are you? Good to be with you.

BLOCK: And syndicated columnist Linda Chavez. Hi there, Ms. Chavez.

LINDA CHAVEZ: Good to be with you.

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