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The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

Global Scan

Francois Hollande can’t catch a break. He’s not only unpopular, but people say he’s boring. The answer? A new speechwriter, who is also a rapper. And Pakistanis are buzzing about a new $600 designer shoe that looks a lot like a popular $6 Pakistani sandal. Also, is an Indian guru dead or just in a deep meditation? All that, in today’s Global Scan.

The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

Global Scan

Is British designer Paul Smith’s sandal a $595 knockoff?

Arts, Culture & Media

Is British designer Paul Smith’s sandal a $595 knockoff?

Arts, Culture & Media

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Supreme Court to consider discriminatory student group at public university

Lifestyle & Belief

Can a public university deny funding to a Christian student group if the group refuses to allow gay students to vote or take on leadership roles? Such a case is coming before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Global hit: Dengue Fever

Arts, Culture & Media

Lisa Mullins reports on the band Dengue Fever. They’re based in Los Angeles, but specialize in Cambodian music. The band started out playing covers of old Cambodian pop songs

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