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to disarm both sides in the Northern Ireland conflict.

NPR''s Mandalit DelBarco reports that customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport are facing a growing problem of travelers smuggling food and animals into the U.S. from abroad. Experts say many of these items carry parasites and bacteria, which can harm crops and animals in this country.

Essayist Mike Renfro explains why Texas's recent law llowing concealed firearms actually provides an incentive for residents of the onghorn state to be friendly to one another. In a separate essay, Philadelphia nquirer reporter Alfred Lubrano shares how his infatuation with guns ended bruptly after he covered a senseless murder.

that dates back to the Cold War. The change could revitalize Russia's economy with a flood of U.S. dollars. Many American gun control groups are against the measure, while trade officials here promise only hunting and sporting guns will be allowed into the country.

is suing the Anne Frank Foundation.

send a man to the moon, science still hasn't been able to figure out exactly what causes and cures the common cold

Musical satire from Peter Robinson, who well understands the maxim that to understand the man, one must first understand the place where he's from.

The nation's governors are in full agreement about how to revamp the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. But NPR's Joanne Silberner reports that there's no unanimity among Medicaid experts. Some say the proposals will give the states the flexibility to tailor programs to the needs of the poor. But others say they could leave people in need without health coverage.

A reading from "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss. The cat, you'll remember, comes back to reveal another cat under his hat, who has another cat under his hat, who has another cat, and so-on. The cats get smaller until there's only VOOM left.

NPR's Elaine Korry examines whether higher levels of spending on education and training programs will actually narrow the income gap between the rich and poor in this country. Many economists believe education is the only realistic way of addressing income disparity, but they caution that it's no panacea and will not change things quickly.