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Peabody-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney tackles a rather intangible subject in his latest film: light pollution. Host David Greene speaks with Cheney about The City Dark and what people lose when they can no longer see the stars.

NPR's Mandalit DelBarco talks to high school students and admissions officials at the University of California system, which has dumped its affirmative action program, or at least the parts of it that gave special status to applicants based on race, ethnicity or gender.

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One section of southeastern Baghdad Thursday saw two car bombings, one angry mob, one fatal roadside bombing and the capture of a suspected triggerman -- part of a wave of insurgent violence aimed at destabilizing Iraq's fledging government. Eric Westervelt was with U.S. soldiers in that part of Baghdad and reports on the day's events.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a hallenge for everyone at home. (This week's on-air player is Barbara Zimmer rom Norfolk, Virginia. Her public radio station is WHRU out of Norfolk).

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a hallenge for everyone at home. (This week's on-air player is Mary Ross from olorado Springs, Corlorado. Her public radio station is KRCC out of Colorado prings).

Cities are struggling to figure out how to deal with a cut of about $1 billion over the past two years in federal community development block grants. Critics say a complicated funding formula has hit some cities especially hard, with cuts of more than 40 percent from last year.

Supporters say the Army private is a whistle-blower and a hero, but prosecutors will make the case that Manning is responsible for one of the biggest leaks in decades. During the proceedings, which begin Friday at Fort Meade, Md., both sides have an opportunity to make their case.

The North Carolina MC — German-born, emotionally forthright and a magna cum laude college graduate — says integrity and individuality are essential to the future of hip-hop.

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