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Wednesday      
November 14, 2007
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Blackwater Investigation

We speak with David Johnston of The New York Times, who reports on the federal investigation of Blackwater, USA.

It May Be What’s For Dinner

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Cloned animals and their offspring are making their way to market, and perhaps your dinner plate.

Who is Going to Care for Them?

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As the nation’s baby-boomer population ages, the number of Americans who need long- term health care is expected to rise dramatically.

Perkins School and Art

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Students at the Perkins School for the Blind make art inspired by visits to Boston’s MFA, and Here and Now’s Jill Ryan visited the students’ final exhibit.

Believe it or Not!

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We delve into Robert Ripley’s enduring popularity with Tim O’Brien, vice president of publishing and entertainment for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

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