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NBC News anchor Brian Williams delivers remarks after receiving an honorary doctorate at George Washington University in 2012.

Perfect no more: The dark days of Brian Williams

Media

For John Hockenberry, it’s personal. He writes of a man who got giddy after ”gotcha” stories and of another “Brian Williams” who was perfect. Not this one.

Denver group turns abandoned barn into collaboration space for fighting global poverty

Development & Education

Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil

Business, Economics and Jobs

As Brits Mourn Thatcher, Americans Reflect on Boston Bombings

Today’s Showdown on the Morning News Ratings War: Couric v. Palin

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Top of the Hour: 9/11 Memorial Opens to the Public, Morning Headlines

The National 9/11 Memorial opens to the public in New York today. The opening follows a somber weekend around the country as Americans remembered the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

The World

Your responses on risk-taking and internships

Conflict & Justice

Yesterday we reported on questions about risk-taking, and the legality of internships, and you had a lot to say. Today we hear from you, our listeners, as you chime in about interning and what risks you take in your everyday lives.

The World

Geo answer

Conflict & Justice

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Plaza de Torros in Mexico City. It’s where a Mexican matador made headlines this weekend. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from reporter Franc Contreras in Mexico City.

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