Creating The Illusion Of A Different Body

Scientists have used tricks of the brain to change how people see themselves, even getting research subjects to accept a third arm as a "real" part of their bodies. Henrik Ehrsson, author of an article about the work in the journal PLoS One, discusses why.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/25/134059271/creating-the-illusion-of-a-different-body?ft=1&f=1007

Michael Barone Olympia Snowe Paul Gigot Joe Scarborough

Guy From Frog Jump' Aims To Restore 'Real America

Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) epitomizes the first-time politicians who make up a third of the freshmen class in the House of Representatives. He is spending as little time as possible in Washington and says what his constituents want will play a big part in how he votes, even if that means breaking with other Republicans.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/27/134109200/guy-from-frog-jump-aims-to-restore-real-america?ft=1&f=1014

Julián Castro Nathan Daschle Jennifer O\'Malley Dillon Sean Duffy

A Guide To Protests In Middle East, North Africa

Unrest has swept across the Middle East and North Africa, sparked by an uprising in Tunisia that led to the ouster of the country's ruler. Here's a look at the turmoil that has spread across the region.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/28/133992421/a-guide-to-protests-in-middle-east-north-africa?ft=1&f=1004

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Stephanie Schriock Bakari Sellers Kyrsten Sinema

Driver Plows Through Pack Of Cyclists, Claims Self-Defense

Brazilian police are questioning a man who drove his car through a crowd of dozens of bicyclists, injuring at least 16 riders who were taking part in a Critical Mass ride to raise awareness of cyclists.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/02/28/134143818/driver-plows-through-critical-mass-ride-claims-self-defense?ft=1&f=1004

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Stephanie Schriock Bakari Sellers Kyrsten Sinema

Fletcher Discusses Situation In Tripoli

In Libya, protesters are trying to get to Tripoli from the other areas where Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has already lost control. Martin Fletcher, associate editor of the Times of London, is in Tripoli. He speaks to host Michele Norris about the latest from the Libyan capital.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/28/134143263/fletcher-discusses-situation-in-tripoli?ft=1&f=1004

Hannah Pingree Jared Polis Ben Rhodes Cedric Richmond

Rep. Jane Harman Reflects On Career

Earlier this month, Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) announced that she was resigning to become president of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. During her 17-year career, she worked on a variety of issues, but her main focus was intelligence. Host Guy Raz talks to the congresswoman about what she learned as the ranking Democrat on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/27/134111478/-Rep-Jane-Harman-Reflects-On-Career?ft=1&f=1014

Huma Abedin Justin Amash Nick Ayers Jeremy Bash

New Republic: Turning Wisconsin Into The South

The protests continue in Wisconsin, as last week the state assembly passed controversial legislation that would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public employees. Ed Kilgore of The New Republic argues that by pushing for this legislation, Republicans want Wisconsin's economy to be like the South's ? but it won't work.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/28/134126559/new-republic-turning-wisconsin-into-the-south?ft=1&f=1057

Justin Amash Nick Ayers Jeremy Bash George P. Bush

Dolls

My grandmother's song would make her wooden dolls dance without strings, something I have sought to do in my own relationships without much success. Perhaps my song is not strong enough, or perhaps I would be better off with stiffer relationships than the blood and bone-based lovers I've chosen... or that have chosen me.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/26/134085933/dolls?ft=1&f=1057

Chris Ruddy Jim DeMint Frank Luntz Jeff Flake