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'Crazy' for a Summer Anthem

Youth Radio's Anyi Howell would like to nominate a tune for the title "Song of the Summer": "Crazy," by Gnarls Barkley. It may not be the No. 1 hit, but it's the song that seems to be everywhere right now.

'Crazy' for a Summer Anthem

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Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

Actor Mel Gibson has issued an apology for remarks he reportedly made after being arrested for driving under the influence early Friday. The arresting officer reported that Gibson unleashed an anti-Semitic rant and attempted to flee the scene.

Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

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Photo Op: An Occasional Series

A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time'

A multimedia project by acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting, featuring an original orchestral score by composer Philip Glass, tells the compelling story of life from its earliest beginnings on Earth to the explosion of diveristy of species today.

A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time'

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Technology

An Online View of War in the Middle East

Guests provide a tour of news from the Middle East on the Web, from YouTube to state-run broadcasts. Bloggers talk about posting from war zones, and experts offer tips on critical viewing.

An Online View of War in the Middle East

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Performing Arts

Play Captures Life Under South African Apartheid

This summer, at the Culture Project in New York City, five South African actors are telling their "true life" stories about growing up under apartheid. The piece is called Amajuba : Like Doves We Rise.

Play Captures Life Under South African Apartheid

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'Axis of Evil' Comedy, on Tour

Three stand-up comedians with roots in the Middle East are performing across America on the "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour." Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani and Aron Kader talk to Robert Siegel about the challenges of humor during times of war -- and their favorite air marshal joke.

'Axis of Evil' Comedy, on Tour

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Review

'Miami Vice' Returns, on the Big Screen

Miami Vice, the '80s TV sensation starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two vice squad detectives, has been given a makeover by its former executive producer. Michael Mann directs an updated version for the screen, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Our film critic has a review.

'Miami Vice' Returns, on the Big Screen

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'Miami Vice' Looks Pretty, Acts Tough

Michael Mann's movie re-make of his classic 80s TV show Miami Vice is visually stunning. But its poor plot leaves the viewer wanting more. Morning Edition and Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan says its a "B" picture with an "A" picture budget.

'Miami Vice' Looks Pretty, Acts Tough

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