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Occupy Wall Street volunteers man a communication station in Zuccotti Park near Wall Street on Oct. 11. The media team monitors Twitter and Facebook and oversees the group's Livestream feed.

The Informal Media Team Behind Occupy Wall Street

Volunteers monitor social media and produce the group's Livestream to get news to their followers. Some say it makes them think about a career in journalism; others joined to get their message out. "Getting in front of the camera [and] trying to inspire people ... is just who I am," says one volunteer.

UAW President Discusses Ford Contract

Robert Siegel speaks with United Auto Workers president Bob King about the contract ratified by Ford workers Tuesday night — and the future of the auto business in the U.S. King says although he's used to seeing higher margins of support from the rank and file, he's satisfied that 62 percent of the Ford workers who voted approved of the contract.

<p>Janna Beth Hunt, a first-grade teacher at Nashville's Norman Binkley Elementary, is disappointed with how she scored on her first observation under the new system.</p>

Tennessee Teachers Find It Hard To Make The Grade

Tennessee overhauled its teacher evaluation system last year to win a grant from the federal Race to the Top program, and now teachers say they are struggling to shine. But the state says that there's no way educators are performing at the top of their game when students are not.

<p>Afghanistan's Panjwai district, southwest of Kandahar city, was a Taliban stronghold until the U.S. troop surge in 2010 began to displace the insurgents. </p>

Afghans Allegedly Forced Onto Mined Roads

Villagers near the Afghan city of Kandahar say Afghan troops, and their U.S. mentors, forced civilians to march ahead of soldiers on roads where landmines were suspected. No one was hurt, but the incident raises questions about how civilians are being caught between the warring parties.

<p>The Occupy Wall Street protests have inspired similar events around America, and in dozens of countries. Here, a truck has been painted with a sign supporting the Occupy Portland protests in Oregon.</p>

Occupy Wall Street: From A Blog Post To A Movement

After more than a month, the cause that started with a protest in New York has gained momentum and spread around the world. That's quite a feat for what began in July as a blog post inspired by the Arab Spring.

<p>Late Wednesday, authorities were lining up some of the animal carcasses at the farm near Zanesville, Ohio.</p>

In Ohio: All Animals Accounted For, Sheriff Says

After a harrowing night and day spent hunting escaped bears, lions, tigers and other dangerous animals, authorities in Muskingum County, Ohio, believe they have killed, captured or otherwise accounted for all 56 animals.

Reports: Libya's Ghadafi And His Hometown Captured

Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro about multiple reports of the possible capture of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

A vendor distributes papers with the news of Moammar Gadhafi's death in Mumbai on Friday.

Gadhafi Is Dead, Tripoli Rejoices

The killing of the ousted Libyan leader is the climax of a months-long struggle to topple the dictator's regime. Photos and videos supposedly showing his body are beginning to surface.

<p>Your humble correspondent slurps an oyster at midnight.</p>

The Historic Allure Of A Late Night Oyster

Americans have sought out midnight oysters for centuries, for their convenience, their lightness, and their mischievous reputation. Whatever the appeal, the salty late night snack flaunting flavor over bulk endures.

Unemployment Claims Dip To Lowest Monthly Average In 6 Months

That brought last week's number to 403,000, still elevated and indicating a weak labor market.

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