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Republicans were quick to pounce on perceived missteps by the administration after the failed attempt to blow up an airliner Friday. But the holiday timing of the incident is a double-edged sword: The GOP criticism of the president has received intensive coverage, but many people aren't fully plugged in.

Create a "Mad Men" avatar for yourself! Why? Because it's Friday, and a fun and frivolous way to start the weekend.

Through Hungry For Music, Jeff Campbell takes in donated musical instruments and gives them to underprivileged young people. In 16 years, he's handed out more than 3,500 instruments. He finds complex harmony in helping others make music. After all, Campbell says, "music helped me through some dark times."

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Unrest in Iran continued Monday for a third consecutive day. There were reports of isolated clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police. At least nine people were killed in Sunday's demonstrations, which were the most violent since those that followed the disputed presidential election last June.

President Obama is just getting to know the Japanese premier, who took office less than three months ago. It is a period of adjustment for U.S.-Japanese relations. Obama pledges, "We will be deepening our engagement in this part of the world." His Asian trip also takes him to Singapore, China and South Korea.

Everyone from President Obama on down seems to agree: a good teacher can make a huge difference in the life of a child. What is a good teacher and what goes into making one? Over the next year, NPR will examine how teachers are evaluated, rewarded and disciplined.

Are the Chargers preparing to bolt from San Diego? Or, is the team committed to staying in the city even if a proposal to build a new stadium falls through? We speak to Chargers Special Council Mark Fabiani about the news that minority owner Alex Spanos is looking to sell his share of the team, and we discuss how a recent deal to lift the CCDC redevelopment cap could impact efforts to build a new stadium downtown.

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