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Dr. Jim Yong Kim is introduced as the new president of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., in 2009.

Global Health Expert Chosen As World Bank Nominee

President Obama's pick to lead the World Bank is an unconventional choice with a background in global health and development. The current monetary group head has a trade and economic background. Jim Yong Kim currently serves as president of Dartmouth College.

Ed Harris as John McCain and Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in the HBO film <em>Game Change</em>.

A Bestselling Book Becomes An HBO Movie About A 'Dynamic Moment'

Commentator Eric Deggans says the HBO film Game Change, based on a much-discussed book about the 2008 campaign, may inform the way we see the 2012 election.

An exterior view during Opening Day between the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park on Wednesday.

Flying Fish In The Outfield, A Tank Behind The Plate: It's Opening Day In Miami

The park has unique features, including a carnival-esque home run sculpture and two 450-gallon aquariums behind home plate.

Han Bennink drums on whatever surface he can find — and plays with tone and rhythm while manipulating the drum with parts of his own body.

The Jazz Drummer Who Makes Music Out Of Everything

Han Bennink hears sonic possibilities in many objects beyond the typical drum set. The Dutch drum maestro, one of the leaders in European free jazz and free improvisation, joined Fresh Air for an in-studio interview and concert. Before he left, he drummed on virtually everything in the office.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, thanks his wife, Elizabeth, while conceding defeat in his race against Rep. Marcy Kaptur at Rubin's Restaurant and Deli in Cleveland on Tuesday.

Longtime Rep. Kucinich Is Down, But Maybe Not Out

Redistricting forced Rep. Dennis Kucinich to run against another incumbent Democrat in the primary, and he lost. But a reporter who's watched his career says not to count Kucinich out — losing isn't the strangest or worst thing to happen to the lifelong politician.

One-year-old Emily offers her dad, The Sporkful's Dan Pashman, a bite of watermelon (before dropping it on the floor).

Tempted To Eat Your Baby's Table Scraps? You're Not Alone

Dan Pashman of WNYC's The Sporkful podcast weighs in on the benefits of eating kids' leftovers. "Graham crackers are better after they've been gummed by my younger daughter," he says.

Carly Fiorina at a luncheon Tuesday with New Hampshire Republican lawmakers.

5 Things You Should Know About Carly Fiorina

The former CEO of Hewlett-Packard once had a stint filing and typing for the company. She also dropped out of law school, survived breast cancer and once ran a campaign ad featuring demon sheep.

Brandi Carlile Channels Many Styles To Make Her Music

Seattle singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile draws inspiration from a variety of influences, from the Grand Ole Opry to The Beatles.

In an infomercial for Barton Publishing's Diabetes Solution Kit Huckabee says he knows diabetes can be reversed "because I did it and today, you can too."

I'm Mike Huckabee, And I Approve This ... Infomercial?

How does the former governor square hawking a diabetes supplement program with a potentially serious run for the White House?

Cholita, an Andean bear, was abused in a circus in Peru and is now in a small zoo. An animal welfare group has now received permission to take Cholita to a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado, along with more than 30 former circus lions.

Cholita, An Abused Bear In Peru, Gets A New Home In Colorado

An animal welfare group says it now has permission to bring the Andean bear to a sanctuary in Colorado along with more than 30 lions that have been removed from circuses.

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