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'The Neighborhood Project:' Tackling Social Problems with Evolutionary Biology

'The Neighborhood Project:' Tackling Social Problems with Evolutionary Biology

Top of the Hour: One in Seven US Metro Regions Won't Restore Jobs, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: One in Seven US Metro Regions Won't Restore Jobs, Morning Headlines

In My Experience: Betty White

In My Experience: Betty White
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True second chances rare for convicted felons

True second chances rare for convicted felons
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Lebron James plays in Cleveland ... but not as a Cavalier

Lebron James plays in Cleveland ... but not as a Cavalier
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Living Cities aims to stretch philanthropic dollars

Has the Living Cities philanthropic collaborative found a way to get the most ameliorative bang for their philanthropic buck? We talk about the changing philosophies of urban renewal, and we speak to two people who will see this money in their cities.

Living Cities aims to stretch philanthropic dollars

High Tech Trash

Is Big Brother about to delve into your trash bin? The City of Cleveland is rolling out an ID system for its trash containers. Those who don't recycle will be fined.

High Tech Trash
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Obama to propose tax break for businesses

Midterm elections are now less than two months away, and this week President Obama's agenda is all about the economy.

Obama to propose tax break for businesses
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This week's agenda: Obama and the economy, BP, and the Quran

This week's agenda: Obama and the economy, BP, and the Quran
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Remembering 'American Splendor' writer Harvey Pekar

Comic book writer Harvey Pekar, best known for his series "American Splendor," died yesterday at the age of 70. Pekar became an unofficial poster boy for the city of Cleveland with his "Everyman" comic tales.

Remembering 'American Splendor' writer Harvey Pekar
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The late Harvey Pekar on his home state

The news today that comic author Harvey Pekar had passed away this morning had a particular resonance here at The Takeaway. Before we were even a proper show, John Hockenberry interviewed Pekar for an early special about the 2008 election and Ohio.

The late Harvey Pekar on his home state
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LeBron James courtship comes to an end, but at what cost?

David Weidner, Marketwatch/Wall Street Journal Columnist and Robert Schoenberger, reporter with The Cleveland Plain Dealer help us understand the economic impact of LeBron James

LeBron James courtship comes to an end, but at what cost?
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Make your pitch: why should you get LeBron?

Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin responds to pitches from Sarah Talalay, a Miami Heat fan; Mike Orama, a New Jersey Nets fan; Bob Matteson a Chicago Bulls fan; and Jeff Blank, a New York Knicks fan.

Make your pitch: why should you get LeBron?
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LeBron James, Cleveland lose chance at championship

With the Cavalier's loss last night to the Celtics, Cleveland gave up the chance at the NBA championship. And now, two-time MVP LeBron James is officially a free agent.

LeBron James, Cleveland lose chance at championship
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Geo Quiz and Answer

For today's Geo Quiz, we asked the distance across the Atlantic from Senegal to Guyana. The answer is 3,038 miles. Katie Spotz from Cleveland, Ohio knows this. She became the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean...

Geo Quiz and Answer