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2:27 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Lisa Marie Presley: Rock's Princess Finds Her Voice

Credit Troy Paul
Lisa Marie Presley has weathered personal storms with grace. On her new album, she establishes her own distinct identity.

Originally published on Mon May 21, 2012 7:21 pm

Lisa Marie Presley is a curiosity. Famous from birth, she is rock's only real princess. Her face is a stunning combination of her parents' best features. Her marriages have been, well, unusual. Who could forget her awkward television kiss with then-husband Michael Jackson? Or the few months of wedded bliss to actor and Elvis fanatic Nicolas Cage? She has led a colorful life — one that overshadowed her music career when she started making records in 2003.

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World Cafe
2:26 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Loudon Wainwright III On World Cafe

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Loudon Wainwright III has the makings of a great legacy many times over.

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The Salt
2:16 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Vermont Beer Makers Bring Back Old-Time Maple Sap Brews

Originally published on Wed May 16, 2012 7:33 am

In Vermont, the last sap in the spring maple sugaring season isn't considered good for much. It's too dark and strong to use for commercial maple syrup — people tend to like the light and clear stuff.

But long ago, that late season sap was used in a potent dark beer that offered some cool relief to farmers when the hay was cut in the heat of summer.

Now some local microbreweries are bringing the historic drink back from extinction.

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Kitchen Window
1:56 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Even Your Mother Will Approve Of Vegetable Chips

Credit Susan Russo for NPR

Originally published on Sun May 20, 2012 1:17 pm

We know we need to eat more vegetables. The challenge is to do it with flavor and variety. So we've become creative.

Put all your vegetables in a blender, pulverize and serve. There's a booth at my local farmers market dispensing cups of green slop to devotees of that religion. I've tried it. I haven't converted.

Another approach is to chop up whatever you find in your vegetable drawer and put it on lettuce. This is more viable but looks and tastes an awful lot like salad, something that's been around for a while.

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The Two-Way
1:00 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Bomb In Bogotá Kills At Least Two In Assassination Attempt

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Police officers inspect the remains of vehicles on Tuesday after an explosion ripped through a crowded area of Bogotá injuring at least 10 people according to the mayor's office.

Originally published on Tue May 15, 2012 4:36 pm

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said a bomb detonated in the middle of Bogotá, the country's capital and largest city, was intended to kill former interior minister Ferdnando Londoño Hoyos.

El País reports that Santos condemned the attack, saying the bomb exploded next to the armored vehicle Londoño was travelling in.

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