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NPR Story
12:00 pm
Wed January 18, 2012

Freedom Not 'Paradise' For 'West Memphis Three'

In 1994, three teens were convicted of the murder of three boys in West Memphis, Ark. The trial drew national attention, due in part to the documentary series Paradise Lost. The "West Memphis Three" appealed their convictions and were released from prison in August 2011.

NPR Story
12:00 pm
Wed January 18, 2012

Learning To Love, And Be Loved, With Autism

Emotions can be hard to gauge in the beginning of any romantic relationship. But for people with autism, who often struggle to interpret social cues, romance can be particularly challenging to navigate. And for some, the prospect of loving and being loved seems out of reach.

The Two-Way
6:02 pm
Tue January 17, 2012

Facing Disaster, What Is A Ship's Captain Expected To Do?

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The Costa Concordia lies stranded in the Giglio harbor on Tuesday.

The captain of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been pilloried by many for what they say was cowardice in the wake of the accident off the coast of Tuscany Friday.

The dramatic recordings of the exchange between Coast Guard Capt. Gregorio De Falco's and Capt. Francesco Schettino, reveal a captain unwilling to return to the listing ship, even as De Falco mocks him.

But under maritime law, what was Schettino supposed to do?

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NPR Story
12:00 pm
Tue January 17, 2012

Please 'Stop Doing That': Redefining Good Manners

What's wrong with saying "No problem" instead of "You're welcome"? Is it acceptable to answer a phone call with an email? In "Would It Kill You To Stop Doing That?, author Henry Alford chronicles his search for etiquette in our fast-moving, increasingly connected culture.

World
12:00 pm
Tue January 17, 2012

In Ship Accident's Wake, Scrutiny Turns To Captain

Five more bodies were recovered Tuesday from the Italian cruise ship that ran aground off the shore of Tuscany. Prosecutors have accused Capt. Francesco Schettino of manslaughter for abandoning the ship before evacuation was complete. Maritime law professor Bob Jarvis offers insight into the responsibilities of ship captains.

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