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  • The 1960's civil rights struggle was documented on Motown Records Black Forum label. Suzanne Smith, author of Dancing in the Street : Motown and the Cultural Politics of Detroit (Harvard University Press), tells Frank Stasio about these rare recordings, which include an early version of the I Have A Dream speech of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit in 1963. (NOTE: These recordings are not currently in print. To obtain rare recordings, check used record shops, search internet auction sites such as e-bay, or post your wants in music or oldies newsgroups on the web.)
  • The Web site Second Life has built a booming virtual economy around animated characters called avatars. For a few pennies here or a dollar there, participants can accessorize their avatars with new clothing, a car, even a house.
  • Gary Clark doesn't call himself a photographer. But he feels compelled to take pictures of homeless people — those "on the edge," as he puts it. His work has brought a rare brand of celebrity to people who usually live anonymously. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports.
  • Mysterious banners at a Cambridge, Mass., subway stop have commuters scratching their heads. The signs, challenging passers-by to solve a complicated math problem, are actually a cryptic a pitch by Google, which is looking to hire more brainy engineers. Andrea Shea reports.
  • In recent months, the list of the nation's top songs has been remarkably unchanging — Shaboozey has had the No. 1 song for 18 weeks — but this week, a brand new name makes a splash in the Top 10.
  • CPW has ended its search after a fatal mountain lion attack near Denver, saying no additional lions were found and emphasizing public safety and reporting.
  • Catch live music, art, and local history this weekend across the Four Corners. KSJD highlights what’s happening from Mancos to Dolores.
  • NOAA forecasts a hotter-than-normal summer with worsening drought in the Southwest and Northern Plains. Tune in for what it means locally.
  • Check out local happenings this weekend in the Four Corners! From documentaries and live music to potlucks and community gatherings, there's something for everyone.
  • Cool, sunny weather continues across the Four Corners with chilly nights and a gradual warm-up midweek before weekend rain chances return.
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