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Bike sharing programs taking off with cities, cyclists
Women in Sierra Leone face high barriers to participation in politics
Ahmed Gallab's Sudanese roots infuse music of Sinkane
New York City sees increase in bike commuters after Hurricane Sandy
Boston's Hubway bike sharing program is popular with commuters, who may use a bike to finish their commutes to their homes or offices. As the program in Boston looks to expand, bike sharing programs are taking hold in cities the world over.
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New Ken Burns documentary looks at Dust Bowl, 'worst sustained environmental disaster' in U.S. history
Ken Burns is widely celebrated for the incredible documentaries he brings to television. His latest work, set to air on PBS stations Nov. 18 and Nov. 19, looks at the conditions that led to the Dust Bowl -- an environmental disaster called the worst in our history, and how it happened.
New movie looks at the struggles of foreign-born, adopted children
Somewhere Between seeks to tell the story of the 80,000 girls adopted from Chinese families over the past 25 years. What feelings do they have as they manage their quest to understand what their roots are, and how that culture meshes with the culture they grew up in, here in the United States.
Ahmed Gallab's Sudanese roots infuse music of Sinkane
When a coup overthrew the government of Sudan in 1989, Ahmed Gallab's family fled to the United States. He was just five. In the 23 years since, Gallab has become a musician. And while his music is infused with the sounds of his heritage, it transcends far beyond that.
New research shows that 80s song about L.A. walking not so accurate
It's become a bit of a stereotype, that Los Angeles is a land where people use their cars to go, well, everywhere. But according to new research, that's not the case at all, at least in Los Angeles County
'Lincoln,' 'Skyfall' bring history into movie theaters this weekend
Abraham Lincoln wasn't just Honest Abe, he had a wheeling and dealing political side. That's the take of the new movie, Lincoln, out this weekend. It'll be up against Skyfall, the 50th anniversary edition of the James Bond series.
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Watch: Movie and music star Jack Black sings The Who's "Tommy."" -- hilarious!
FYI from PRI
Studio 360 honored with Murrow, Third Coast Awards; This American Life wins at Third Coast
Two shows from Public Radio International have been honored with awards in recent weeks.
Public Radio International announces the international debut of Boston Calling
PRI's The World will beging airing a weekly, 30-minute program to air on the BBC World Service