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A Tale of Two Democratic Primary States
The upcoming Oregon and Kentucky primaries are near perfect illustrations of the two separate wings of the Democratic Party. Affluent, green and antiwar Oregon is expected to support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. Kentucky's rural, blue-collar population will help New York Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Sen. Edward Kennedy Hospitalized
Sen. Edward Kennedy has been taken by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital, reportedly with stroke-like symptoms. A Kennedy spokeswoman confirmed he was taken to the hospital after discussion with his doctors in Boston.

A Chinese Family Buries Its Dead, Not Its Grief
The Chinese village of Hongbai was hard-hit by Monday's devastating earthquake. But the post-quake chaos leaves little time for final rites that might have offered comfort to those burying loved ones.

Peace Corps Blues
At college commencement time, some graduates explore Peace Corps opportunities. But Robert Strauss, former country director of the Peace Corps in Cameroon, says that the Peace Corps has lost its edge for assisting developing countries and the U.S.

U.S. Alzheimer's Numbers Expected to Grow
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer's could more than triple over the next four decades. While most will be elderly, about 10 percent will develop the disease before the age of 65, often in their 40s or 50s.

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Santogold: Kaleidoscopic Pop
Santogold knows a thing or two about pop music. The artist born Santi White worked as a talent scout for a major record label while writing songs for pop artists on the side. Now solo, she performs the instantly catchy "L.E.S. Artistes" and more in an interview and performance from WXPN.

The Kills: Oozing Attitude and Tension
On The Kills' third full-length album, Midnight Boom, the band fleshes out its garage-punk sound, in the process revealing a seemingly newfound interest in having fun. With its provocative delivery and emphasis on hooks, the duo crafts an album that feels rough, raw, and undeniably hip.

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NPR Topics: Pop Culture

Texas Prepares for Puns
The 31st Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships occur Saturday in Austin, Texas. Scott Simon talks to the organizer and takes him on in a couple of rounds of the Punslingers competition.

BET Struggles to Relate with Black Viewers
The Black Entertainment Television Network was created to bring authentic representations of African-Americans to cable television. But now it's under intense criticism for pandering to the lowest possible tastes. Many African-Americans are turning to other channels that have black shows.

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