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Thirteen Books That Shaped America

From The Federalist Papers to The Feminine Mystique, Jay Parini's Promised Land examines 13 books that shaped and changed America. Maureen Corrigan has a review.

The R.C. Jewelry Store in New Delhi. Indian women have always treasured gold for its beauty and for providing a measure of social security. Today it is also being used to give them a larger say in the family's finances.

A Gold Obsession Pays Dividends For Indian Women

Gold is not just about ornamentation in India. It's an insurance policy against bad economic times and bad marriages. Enterprising Indian women are using it to get loans to start small businesses.

'Girls Of Murder City': The True Cast Of 'Chicago'

Chicago was inspired by the trials and acquittals of two real-life ladies, and Douglas Perry tells their stories in delicious, devilish detail. Critic Glenn Altschuler calls The Girls of Murder City entertaining and informative -- this summer's "not guilty" pleasure.

Academy Award Nominations Are Announced Tuesday

Renee Montagne talks with reporter Kim Masters about some of the likely nominees when the Oscar nominations are announced later in Beverly Hills. Masters is editor-at-large for The Hollywood Reporter, and host of The Business on member station KCRW.

Democrat Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida (left), and Rick Scott, the current Republican governor of Florida, listen to the moderators during a gubernatorial debate on Friday. The two are facing off in a tight race that's fueling a barrage of negative campaign ads.

Florida Governor's Race: Familiar Faces, Big Money, Brutal Ads

Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is facing off with former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist — who's now running as a Democrat. The race is close, expensive and nasty, with a deluge of attack ads.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leader of the House Democrats, says she wants a vote every week on forcing disclosure of the president's tax returns.

House Democrats Lose Another Bid To Investigate Trump, But Don't Plan To Quit

Democrats say they'll try to keep Republicans voting on whether to look into the president's ethics. A House Republican says the Democrats are "going through the stages of grief" after the election.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who led state opposition to the federal Affordable Care Act, met with reporters in Tallahassee after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the bulk of the law. Scott, a Republican, has made his opposition central to his re-election campaign.

No Break From Politics On Obamacare Deadline Day

Bickering over the Affordable Care Act is now focused on White House estimates that it will beat enrollment projections, and on how many uninsured have gotten coverage.

Obama Reassures Allies As He Honors D-Day Sacrifices

President Obama has had an eventful visit to Europe, which included attending the 70th D-Day commemoration in Normandy.

Almanac ~ Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Today is Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the 60th day of the year, with 305 days remaining.Sunrise: 6:41amSunset: 6:04pm6% of the waxing crescent moon will be…

The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi after an attack by an armed group.

House Committee: Washington Denied More Security For Libyan Consulate

Republican lawmakers want more information on the lead-up to the attack that killed an American ambassador.

Bison have been roaming the Santa Catalina Island since the 1920s. At one time they numbered more than 600.

Of Bison, Birth Control And An Island Off Southern Calif.

A wild herd of bison has been roaming the rugged Santa Catalina Island since the 1920s, when the animals were brought there by a film crew shooting a movie that was never made. With no natural predators, the bison population quickly exploded.

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