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NPR's Phillip Davis recaps what happened on November 22nd, the day the Miami elections board abruptly changed its mind and decided not to manually recount any ballots from the November seventh presidential election. Democrats say a Republican crowd intimidated the canvassing board. Republicans say they were simply expressing their feelings and frustrations.

The Libertines are Britain's hottest dysfunctional band, and their music is produced by the Clash's Mick Jones. New Musical Express called them the most important band of its generation. Yet theirs is a troubled story — of breakups, break-ins, and drug addiction. From London, Matt Cowan reports.

At the first meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, scientists express frustration over restrictions the Bush administration has placed on the research. The strict limits have significantly slowed progress, they say. Hear NPR's Joe Palca.

Reid Mihalko is the force behind a growing trend: cuddle parties. Those who take part dress up in jammies and hold each other close for several hours. The parties are meant to "empower and heal people in their relationships, sexuality and self-expression." Hear Mihalko and NPR's Scott Simon.

The Pineapple Express star often portrays less successful members of society — but he's hardly one of them. The actor and screenwriter had four Hollywood projects out in the summer of 2008.

Peter Galbraith, former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, was also a personal friend of Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated Thursday. Galbraith expresses sentiments over Bhutto's death and reflects on his longtime friendship with her. The two were schoolmates.

In the project, many locals can be heard expressing skepticism and criticism about Hamas and its role in the crisis.

Sweet, kind and loving are qualities people are eager to express on Valentine's Day. But historian Susan Benjamin explains why the holiday was about being sour and salty in the Victorian era.

Phil DeGreg's jazz concerts in the month of February:2/1 “Science of Wine” event at Boonshoft Museum, Dayton OH 7-10 w/Brasilia2/4 CCM Werner Hall 8-10,…

Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.