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When we think of classical art, we often think of urns or statues or the Parthenon. But Native Americans were making art during the same time period. A new exhibit at the Mingei International Museum explores Native American art of the past and present. The work of four contemporary artists is also included in the show.

A private Republican National Committee document made public this week suggests that fundraisers shake the money trees by playing on fears of President Obama and "socialism." But despite the kerfuffle the memo has ignited in Washington, RNC members stand by the strategy.

Lisa Napoli, formerly with Public Radio's MARKETPLACE program, got the opportunity of a lifetime when she was invited to start a radio station in Bhutan. There she got a front row seat as this mystical Himalayan nation transitions from timeless monarchy to 21-st Century democracy.

President Bush meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sao Paolo, where the two leaders promoted a new partnership to push for more production of ethanol. But they also acknowledged they've hit some rough spots in talks over trade.

Women are opting out of the workforce after having children as fewer promotions and opportunities make work less rewarding. Liz Ryan, a workplace consultant and a columnist for BusinessWeek, speaks with Steve Inskeep.

A group of graduate students in Boston plans to study how accurately new outlets on both sides of the border cover Rosarito Beach. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

Just back from a performance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, local band Joel P. West and the Tree Ring perform in the These Days studio and talk about their music. We have video!

Iraqi police are a key component of the U.S. and Iraqi troop strategy to secure Baghdad. But it's an uphill struggle for American trainers to create a sense of responsibility and professionalism — and to fight infiltration by militias. The 89th Military Police brigade tries to promote improved policing.

How will big changes at NASA impact the local aerospace industry? We speak to participants in the upcoming SpaceUp unconference about the local space exploration industry, and how the nation's space exploration goals have evolved over time.

Lt. Cmdr. Charles Swift, one of the leaders among attorneys representing detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is being forced to leave the Navy. Swift has been passed up for promotion -- and under Navy policy, he is required to retire. But people who've worked with Swift say the Navy is losing a great litigator.