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Inside A Tart Cherry Revival: 'Somebody Needs To Do This!'

NPR | May 23, 2013 5:23 p.m.

As the sour fruit's rep as a superfood grows, a scientist bids to breed hardier, tastier varieties.

Pitbull Gets 'Epic': 'You Constantly Have To Defend Your Success'

NPR | May 23, 2013 12:51 p.m.

Cuban-American musician Pitbull has collaborated with top artists and sold millions of albums worldwide. The Los Angeles Times has even called him "America's savviest party-starter." Now Pitbull brings that fun to the big screen. He talks with host Michel Martin about his new animated film 'Epic,' and his booming musical career.

Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

NPR | May 22, 2013 1:01 p.m.

A major nutritionist group comes out against an industry petition to change the definition of milk.

Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

NPR | May 22, 2013 7:25 a.m.

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

Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York

NPR | May 21, 2013 1:30 p.m.

Philip Haas transforms a Renaissance artist's fantastical produce portraits as colossal sculptures.

Puerto Rican Hip-Hop Icon Tego Calderon Mixes Prose And Politics

NPR | May 21, 2013 11:02 a.m.

The legendary rapper's danceable music also tackles the issue of Puerto Rican independence.

Stories Of Hope Amid America's 'Unwinding'

NPR | May 19, 2013 11:11 a.m.

The New Yorker's George Packer examines how ordinary people are adapting to a new America.

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.

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

Tiny Mites Spark Big Battle Over Imports Of French Cheese

NPR | May 14, 2013 12:28 p.m.

Cheese mites give Mimolette its distinctive taste — and, says FDA, make it unfit for consumption.

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