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NPR Celebrates Release of Journalist Imprisoned in Iran
American freelance journalist Roxana Saberi, who has reported for NPR and the BBC, was released from an Iranian prison yesterday after her sentence was reduced on appeal. Saberi was reunited with her parents after more than four months in custody. NPR has reported extensively on Saberi's arrest and imprisonment, and the secret one-day trial that resulted in an eight-year sentence and conviction on charges of spying for the U.S. You can read the latest developments at NPR.org. NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller released a statement which reads, "We are overjoyed at the news that Roxana Saberi is to be released, and are grateful to everyone who has shared in our efforts to gain her freedom. Roxana is an established and respected professional journalist and we look forward to her return to her craft." You can see all the official joint press releases from NPR and the other news organizations she has reported for, plus Saberi's archived reports for NPR, at NPR.org.
America's Battalion: Getting Ready to Deploy
 This spring, the Second Battalion of the Eighth Marine Regiment – known as "America's Battalion" – deploys to Afghanistan. NPR News will be following them throughout their deployment, and will cover both the Marines in Afghanistan and their families here at home. The first report of this occasional series is scheduled to air Wednesday, May 13 during All Things Considered. In it, J.J. Sutherland talks with members of the "2/8" in Camp Lejeune, NC, as they prepare to spend the next seven months in a war zone.
Memorial Weekend Specials Highlight Local Music Festivals
Tune to KGOU over Memorial Day weekend for music from the 2009 Norman Music Festival and 2008’s Jazz In June concert series.
Thousands of rock music fans flocked to downtown Norman on April 25, as the Norman Music Festival presented live performances from Other Lives, Sheree Chamberlain, The Starlight Mints, and Of Montreal. Festival organizers have allowed KGOU to offer highlights from this year’s event on Friday, May 22, beginning at 7 p.m.  Traditionally at KGOU, Memorial Day weekend also marks our annual broadcast of Jazz In June festival highlights. This year’s broadcast will feature 2008's concert, with Saffire – the Uppity Blues Women, Miss Blues and the Blue Notes, Bruce Benson, Barrie Lee Hall and The Duke Ellington Small Band, and Chuck Mangione. Tune in Saturday,May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 1-5 p.m. each day.
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NPR's New Health Blog Innoculates Against Misinformation
Outbreak updates, confirmed cases, and the latest in swine flu news can be found on Flu Shots, NPR's new health blog.
Bloggers Mark Memmott and Frank James will lead the discussion, with support from NPR's Science Desk and reporters in the field. You'll also find entries on topics outside the H1N1 influenza virus, from new health threats for polio survivors to the latest on proposed healthcare initiatives.
Despite Dangers, Afghan Girls Determined To Learn
 Public education is among the many casualties of the growing war in Afghanistan, and the threat of attacks by militants is especially acute for Afghan girls.
But many parents and daughters are refusing to give up their schooling — no matter what the cost. Listen to this report from May 1 on All Things Considered, and view a slideshow, at NPR.org.
Science Friday Videos Explain It All
Talk of the Nation - Science Friday produces new and unique videos each week that are informative and fun. Topics range from experiments in space, to microscopic "water bears", to the complex flying abilities of the house fly. This cockatoo, named Snowball, became a YouTube star with his dance moves – turns out he has a few new steps to teach scientists as well. Watch his video and all the others at the Science Friday website.
NPR Movie Critics' Summer Movie Picks (and Pans)
 With summer fast approaching, the multi-plex is luring you to "boldly go" to see the year's most anticipated films. NPR's movie critics offer their insights, critiques, and a trailer or two to help you navigate the universe of hits and misses, all on the Movie Reviews page at NPR.org.
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