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Happy 200th Birthday, Darwin and Lincoln

Arts, Culture & Media

Writer Adam Gopnik gives meaning and significance to an enduring convergence in his new book Angels and Ages: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln, and Modern Life. He joins us now for a celebration of the 200th birthday of two amazing men.

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Pakistan officials admit Mumbai attacks were planned in Pakistan

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Ohio bends it like Beckham as USA and Mexico face off in World Cup match

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Newspapers on life support

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Economic stimulus bill heads to the White House

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Bank CEOs pinky swear they will do better after Congress’s bailout

Global Politics

The chief executives of eight banks conceded at a Congressional hearing that they have work to do to win over a disgusted public and exasperated lawmakers. Kate Kelly covered the hearing for the Wall Street Journal and she joins us now.

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Will our listeners get their stimulus wishes?

Global Politics

We’ve been asking you how you would like to see the money in the stimulus bill spent, and you’ve come up with some great suggestions. Takeaway Correspondent Andrea Bernstein will tell some of our listeners if their stimulus dreams will come true.