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Yellowstone Wolf Killing Casts Spotlight on Wolf Policy
When Yellowstone's most famous wolf was killed by a hunter, her death became an international story. Judy Muller looks at the role of the wolf in modern-day America.
By Judy Muller • • 1h 0m ListenWhen Yellowstone's most famous wolf was shot and killed -- legally – by a hunter, her death became an international story almost immediately. Guest host Judy Muller looks at the ongoing debate about the role of the wolf in modern-day America. Also, fighting escalates in Syria as the US recognizes the opposition coalition, and a look at the legendary Ravi Shankar, the man who introduced Indian music to much of the western world.
Banner image: A wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Photo posted by Oregon State University, courtesy of Yellowstone National Park
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3 storiesFighting Escalates in Syria, US Recognizes Opposition Coalition
The Syrian government reportedly has fired scud missiles against rebel forces today, in an escalation of the conflict that has already claimed at least 40 thousand lives. This follows President Obama's decision to formally recognize a coalition of Syrian opposition groups.
Read the story7 minAre Wolves out of the Woods?
In Yellowstone National Park, she was officially known as 832F. An alpha female gray wolf of considerable size and strength, she wore a GPS collar so researchers could track her movements. But many tourists and scientists called her ‘rock star.'
Read the story34 minRemembering Ravi Shankar
George Harrison once called Ravi Shankar the godfather of world music. The classically-trained sitar player, who is credited with introducing Indian music to the Western world, has died at the age of 92.
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