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After 11 days of relative quiet–albeit a tense quiet–demonstrators hit the streets in Tehran today. And the Iranian police and Basij militia responded with tear gas and batons, according to witnesses. ATC and The World cover the story this afternoon. Other highlights include:
Marketplace: With unemployment now above 9.5%, some economists fear that the joblessness is stalling economic recovery. Commentator and blogger (check out his contributions to the Freakonomics blog) Justin Wolfers argues that it is time to consider another stimulus package.
The World: Expanding human development around Kenya’s national parks may be pushing protected animals out. Jon Miller visits the Masai Mara reserve to observe efforts to protect wildlife there.
All Things Considered: House Speaker Nacy Pelosi sits down with Melissa Block to discuss waterboarding, , and health care reform.
