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New Commander Takes Over Kentucky National Guard's Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center

Col. Steven T. King is taking over command of the Wendell H Regional Training Center in Muhlenberg Sunday.King will replace current commander Col. Charles…

Even Turkey's President Evades Its New Twitter Ban

A Turkish court is trying to ban Twitter, setting off condemnation of the government's increasingly heavy hand and prompting Turks to find a workaround for the social media site.

Some employees say e-cigarettes increase their productivity and help them steer clear of tobacco. But health regulators are looking into possible risks to e-cig users — and to co-workers.

OK To Vape In The Office? Cities, Feds And Firms Still Deciding

As e-cigarettes become popular, bosses and others continue to mull over the pros and cons of letting workers vape on the job. Are e-cigs a polluting gateway to tobacco, or do they help smokers quit?

Prediction

Our panelists predict what will be the next great discovery in our universe.

Limericks

Carl reads three news-related limericks: Mr. Right (Foot), The Canine King's Speech, McNuggetsaurus.

Mercer, Dayton Break The Brackets

March Madness is in full swing, and millions of brackets are kaput, thanks to a few surprise wins. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine.

When hitting a high note, mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick says, "You have to have support. You have to have resonance. People have to understand what you're saying."

Fresh Air Weekend: 'Blood Will Out,' An Opera Powerhouse And A Reading

Author Walter Kirn explores the depths of Clark Rockefeller's deception, mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick reflects on her career and Lloyd Schwartz shares a poem about friendship and loss.

Men are more likely to get venture capitalist support than women, and a new study found that attractive males get even more points — from both genders.

Need Money For Your Startup? Being An Attractive Male May Help

When men and women pitch the same business idea to venture capitalists, men are awarded money more often. A new study found that appearance also factors into whether or not an idea will get funded.

A candlelight march honors Sarah Jones, a camera assistant who was killed by a train in February while shooting the film <em>Midnight Rider</em>.

Fatal Accident Fuels Safety Concerns On Hollywood's Sets

On Feb. 20, Sarah Jones was killed in an accident on the set of the film Midnight Rider. But Jones wasn't a stuntwoman who might expect to face a high degree of danger — she was a camera assistant.

U.S. Position On Crimea Music To Spain's Ears

Spanish leaders say they're in the same situation as Ukraine. Spain's northeast region of Catalonia wants to break away from Madrid and plans to hold a referendum in November. The Spanish government says it is unconstitutional and refuses to recognize the result.

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