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ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: The last film by documentary giant Albert Maysles is getting a rare screening this week in New York. It's called In Transit. It was finished more than two years ago just before the award-winning director of Grey Gardens and Gimme

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Much Publicized ‘Day Zero’ Changed Cape Town Forever

In January, officials in Cape Town, South Africa warned that the citys usable water supply would be gone by April 21. The heavily-publicized date was called Day Zero. The city on South Africas southwestern coast has been fighting the worst drought in

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1. The president of Honduras says he's the victim of a coup after he was brutally kidnapped by soldiers. Manuel Zelaya spoke from Costa Rica, saying he was detained shortly before voting was to begin on a constitutional referendum. 2. Florida police

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With Water Supply Nearly Dry, Cape Town Declares ‘Day Zero’

The city of Cape Town, South Africa has announced new water restrictions as officials warn the water supply could run dry in three months. The order to take effect February 1 - will cut city residents daily water usage by nearly half over current res

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Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA. Many cities around the United States are proud to have historic buildings that are recognized by the federal government. But in the state of New Jersey, a whole city is listed as a national historic landmark. The little c

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Medical tourism brought in $1 billion in 2007 and that is expected to triple by 2012, when the Health Ministry expects more than two million medical tourists. Ron Corben | Bangkok 22 December 2009 Photo: AP James McLaurin of the United States recover

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美国国家公共电台 NPR A Boy Grows Up Fast On The Streets Of Beirut In The Dickensian 'Capernaum'

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A little boy takes his parents to court in the new film Capernaum. In Lebanon, that title means chaos, and critic Bob Mondello says that's an accurate description of the world the boy lives in. BOB MONDELLO, BYLINE: Zain is skinny,

美国国家公共电台 NPR In 'Capernaum,' The Chaos Of Lebanon From A Homeless Child's Perspective

In 'Capernaum,' The Chaos Of Lebanon From A Homeless Child's Perspective LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: OK. This is the time of year when film critics announce their best of lists. Among the Hollywood titles, there is one film from the Middle East that r

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1.Alaska governor Sarah Palin is stepping down. She didn't explain exactly why she's taking the abrupt move. But it does further speculation that she's focusing on the 2012 presidential race. The former Republican vice presidential candidate says he

美国国家公共电台 NPR 'OSLO' Tells The Surprising Story Behind A Historic Handshake

'OSLO' Tells The Surprising Story Behind A Historic Handshake SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It's a scene from history. Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli prime minister, Yasser Arafat, Palestine Liberation Organization chairman, shaking hands on the White House lawn, Septe

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The streets of Cape Town came to life as the seventh annual Cape Town Carnival paraded its way down the citys main streets. More than 50 talented community groups performed dances and acts that represented their interpretation of the street life them