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Around the Nation
3:00 am
Thu March 15, 2012

Gas Prices Force More People To Take Rural Transit

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There is little question that rising gas prices are making life miserable for lots of motorists. But for small rural transit systems, it's both good and bad news. Good because it brings more riders on board. Bad because the cost of transporting them is busting budgets. Charlotte Albright from Vermont Public Radio has this report.

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Author Interviews
11:01 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

The Wild And Crazy 'Tweets Of Steve Martin'

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Steve Martin has won two Grammys for his comedy albums. His film credits include Father of the Bride, Parenthood and The Spanish Prisoner.
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Martin is best known for his comedy, but he has also ventured into bluegrass music. His latest release is a collaboration with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
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After 40 years on the stand-up stage, countless comedy albums and iconic movies, Steve Martin is still finding new ways to make people laugh.

The comedian got on Twitter in 2010, and by now he has attracted nearly 2.5 million followers with his funny and slightly demented tweets.

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Africa
7:16 am
Wed March 14, 2012

Congo Warlord Convicted Of Recruiting Child Soldiers

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Judges at a war crimes tribunal convicted Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga of snatching children from the street and turning them into killers. A sentencing hearing will now be scheduled. Lubanga faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

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6:40 am
Wed March 14, 2012

City Council Breaks Paper Products Stalemate

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The City Council in Trenton, N.J., rejected a contract to supply paper products because they didn't like the high price of hot drink cups. But without the contract, the city also didn't buy toilet paper. Finally, the city had to approve an emergency purchase. Senior centers, police headquarters and other city offices were running out of toilet tissue.

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6:33 am
Wed March 14, 2012

Georgetown's Team Mascot Sidelined With Injury

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March Madness has barely begun and a key figure in Georgetown basketball has suffered an injury. Team mascot Jack the Bulldog has torn the doggie version of his ACL. Jack's keeper tweeted the injury was likely from jumping on the couch.

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