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Former President George W. Bush and his successor, President Obama, at the April 25 dedication of Bush's library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Public's Opinion Of George W. Bush Is Turning Positive

For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time.

Sarah Murnaghan on May 30 as she and her parents, Fran (left) and Janet, marked the 100th day of her stay in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

10-Year-Old Sarah Murnaghan Out Of Surgery

In a statement, her family said surgeons had no challenges resizing and transplanting the donor lungs. The procedure took about six hours. This comes after a federal judge relaxed the rules, allowing Sarah to move up the adult transplant list.

With A Speech In Spanish, Tim Kaine Makes Senate History

The almost 13-minute speech marked the first time a senator had addressed the legislative body entirely in a foreign language.

Jo Lawry, Judith Hill and Lisa Fischer are three of the backup singers profiled in the new documentary <em>20 Feet From Stardom.</em>

'20 Feet From' The Spotlight, There's Singing Worthy Of One

A new documentary directed by Morgan Neville profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't: Lisa Fischer, Darlene Love, Judith Hill and Merry Clayton.

Lego faces are more often looking like that guy on the left, researchers say.

Legos Are Getting Angrier And That's Not Funny, Study Says

A researcher in New Zealand has examined the tiny toys' expressions. Most of them still look happy, but an increasing number look rather upset. He thinks that might not be good for children. The company says parents can always just switch the toys' heads.

New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow throws during practice in Foxborough, Mass., on Tuesday.

Can The Patriots Groom Tebow To Be A Good NFL Quarterback?

Tim Tebow, the much-maligned signal-caller, finally will have a chance to learn behind one of the league's best quarterbacks, future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady. And Tebow offers the Patriots the prospect of using a style of offense that is gaining popularity in the NFL.

The National's new album is titled <em>Trouble Will Find Me</em>.

The National: 'We've Earned Our Stripes'

Singer Matt Berninger and NPR's Audie Cornish discuss the band's new album (Trouble Will Find Me), being in a band of brothers, how his own brother inspired "I Should Live in Salt," and his own sheepish attitude toward the band's recent success.

U.S. Army Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency (NSA), testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday.

Three Exchanges You Should Listen To About NSA Surveillance

The NSA Chief Gen. Keith Alexander answered questions from Senators. These are three important exchanges worth listening to.

A map shows the chance of severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening, with the National Weather Service predicting strong winds and storms moving eastward to the mid-Atlantic Thursday.

Huge System Of Storms Predicted To March East From Midwest

The National Storm Prediction Center is predicting "widespread damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes" from the middle Mississippi Valley east to the upper Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes regions. The powerful system is expected to hit the mid-Atlantic Wednesday.

An oversized Chicago Blackhawks hockey helmet sits on one of the lion sculptures outside the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago in celebration of the team's upcoming appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in Chicago. The Blackhawks host the Boston Bruins in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Hockey's Hottest Teams Hit The Ice In Stanley Cup Final

After a bitter lockout that shortened the season, the National Hockey League is finally gearing up for the Stanley Cup Final. The series features two of the league's six original franchises, the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks, and both teams come into the series on a roll.

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