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With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

NPR | May 20, 2013 6 p.m.

The new console is expected to reach beyond gamers to becoming a wide-ranging entertainment center.

Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

NPR | May 20, 2013 2:16 p.m.

Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't trying to develop a new meaty treat for stoners.

Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef?

NPR | May 17, 2013 10:41 a.m.

Cows fed flax have an added benefit for those who eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.

No More Smuggling: Many Cured Italian Meats Coming To America

NPR | May 17, 2013 8:36 a.m.

A change in import rules will soon give Americans the chance to savor a whole new world of salumi.

Can Star Power Make New Orleans' Food Deserts Bloom?

NPR | May 16, 2013 6:59 p.m.

Even with actor Wendell Pierce's leadership, efforts to get fresh foods to needy areas face hurdles.

Book News: Amazon's Tiny Tax Payment Draws Fresh Scrutiny

NPR | May 16, 2013 8 a.m.

Also: Afaa Michael Weaver on being a black poet abroad; Cormac McCarthy's beach body.

Book News: Justice Department Says Apple Led Price-Fixing Ring

NPR | May 15, 2013 5:54 a.m.

Also: George Orwell's rules for making tea; what Antigone can teach us about Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Michigan Apple Orchards Blossom After A Devastating Year

NPR | May 14, 2013 5:20 p.m.

Michigan apple trees are heading for full blossom and a record harvest after a disastrous 2012 crop

Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay

NPR | May 14, 2013 3:31 p.m.

Musicians, like Tyler Ward, who make videos performing covers are negotiating better revenue shares.

Samoans Await The Return Of The Tasty Turkey Tail

NPR | May 14, 2013 2:41 p.m.

Samoa is lifting its import ban on turkey tails because it violates World Trade Organization rules.

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