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Racin Case: Charges Dropped Against Miss. Man

By Steve Inskeep

Originally published on Wed April 24, 2013 6:20 am

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And I'm Steve Inskeep. Here's another reminder that a fast-moving news story can completely change. Prosecutors have dropped the charges against Paul Kevin Curtis. He's the Elvis impersonator first arrested in the case of ricin being sent to U.S. officials, as we reported last week.

2:26 am

Wed April 24, 2013

People On Terror Watch List Not Blocked From Buying Guns

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Assault weapons and hand guns for sale.

By editor

Originally published on Wed April 24, 2013 7:49 am

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Even al-Qaida gloats about what's possible under U.S. gun laws. In June 2011, a senior al-Qaida operative, Adam Gadahn, released a video message rallying people to take advantage of opportunities those laws provide.

"America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms," Gadahn says, explaining that "you can go down to a gun show at the local convention center" and buy a gun without a background check.

Then a faint smile crosses Gadahn's face. "So what are you waiting for?" he asks.

2:25 am

Wed April 24, 2013

For Corn, Fickle Weather Makes For Uncertain Yields

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By this time last year, 26 percent of the country's corn crop was already planted. A wet, cold spring means that only 4 percent is in the ground right now.

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Missouri farmer Gary Riedel says wet weather will put him about a month behind last year's planting.

By Abbie Fentress Swanson

Originally published on Wed April 24, 2013 8:06 am

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Last year's drought wreaked havoc on farmers' fields in much of the Midwest, cutting crop yields and forcing livestock producers to cull their herds. This spring, the rain that farmers needed so badly in 2012 has finally returned. But maybe too much, and at the wrong time.

It's almost the end of April, which is prime time to plant corn. But farmers need a break in the rain so they can get this year's crops in the ground and try to lock in good yields at harvest.

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Wed April 24, 2013

How Coffee Influenced The Course Of History

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An overseer sits in the shade while workers collect coffee beans on a Brazilian plantation, circa 1750.

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Originally published on Wed April 24, 2013 11:32 am

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Coffee is a powerful beverage. On a personal level, it helps keep us awake and active. On a much broader level, it has helped shape our history and continues to shape our culture.

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Tue April 23, 2013

Shot Putter Donates Bone Marow To A Stranger

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Originally published on Tue April 23, 2013 2:05 pm

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