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State Sen. Wendy Davis talks with fellow senators before her 11-hour filibuster attempt on Tuesday.

The Texas lawmaker whose filibuster helped block passage of sweeping abortion restrictions became a national political star overnight. It's an impressive ride for a former single mom who once lived in a trailer park.

<em>Highlights</em> magazine saluted <em>Talk of the Nation </em>with this "Check... and Double Check" game featuring Neal Conan.

NPR In The News: The Neal Conan Highlights Edition

Highlights magazine salutes Talk of the Nation with this "Check... and Double Check" game featuring Neal Conan.

Two Elected Officials Facing Sex Charges

A Worthington City Council member is charged with groping a teenage intern. Police say 43-year-old Joseph Davis assaulted the 17-year-old girl in a back…

Springfield Man Pleads Not Guilty To Raping Child

A Springfield man has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping a young girl who was staying in his home. Trial for Larry Kennedy the second is pending.…

Ole Smoky has helped revitalize the local economy in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The distillery sources its corn, jars and other packaging locally, and employs more than 150 people.

Moonshine As Moneymaker? Eastern Tennessee Will Drink To That

Locals in eastern Tennessee have been making moonshine for centuries. But until a few years ago, it was pretty hard for most distillers to do so legally. Now, entrepreneurs have turned their moonshine heritage into a way to boost the local economy and help farmers, too.

Lazy day summer beach goers relax on the sands of Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

A Look At The Nastiest And Cleanest U.S. Beaches

The Natural Resources Defense Council released its annual beach report card, detailing the levels of bacteria measured at beaches across the nation. Several beaches on the East Coast get gold stars.

A Fond Farewell To Talk Of The Nation

After 21 years on the air, today is the final broadcast of NPR's Talk of the Nation. Host Michel Martin speaks with Neal Conan, the host of the program, about his 12 years in the host chair, and 36 years at the network.

Boston Bombing Suspect Indicted; Could Face Death Penalty

A federal grand jury indicted Dzohkhar Tsarnaev on 30 counts, including using a weapon of mass destruction and killing four people. U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz says Tsarnaev could face a punishment of life in prison, or possibly the death penalty.

We asked; you answered. A look at ideas offered by readers and listeners for our technology coverage reboot.

The Senate has passed a sweeping immigration bill, widely seen as the product of the "Gang of 8," a group that includes Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz. (left), and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. The two shook hands before Thursday's final vote.

Senate Approves Sweeping Immigration Overhaul, In Final Vote

In addition to putting millions of immigrants who illegally entered the United States on a path to citizenship, the bill includes measures that would punish employers who take advantage of immigrant workers, as well as provisions for border security. It remains to be seen how the immigration bill will be greeted in the House of Representatives.

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