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Economists A Bit More Upbeat About Jobs, Housing
U.S. economists are growing slightly more optimistic about recovery in the job and housing markets but expect other pillars of the economy to remain weak, a new survey shows. The National Association for Business Economists says its forecasters expect modest growth for the remainder of the year.
Chinese Firm Buying AMC Movie Theater Chain
A Chinese conglomerate announced it will buy AMC Entertainment Holdings for $2.6 billion — China's biggest takeover of an American company to date. Dalian Wanda Group Co.'s purchase reflects the global ambitions of a wave of cash-rich Chinese companies using acquisitions to speed their expansion .
Four Tons Of Marijuana Found Floating Off California Coast
Usually when pot is found floating in the ocean, it's after traffickers have dumped it there as they tried to escape arrest. This time, there was so such event.
On Its Second Day, Facebook Stock Drops
After its much-ballyhooed initial public offering on Friday ended with the stock's price just about where it started, Facebook is beginning today's trading on the downside.
Top Stories: Attack In Yemen; Lockerbie Bomber To Be Buried
Also: Pakistan may overshadow NATO summit; Bee Gees' Robin Gibb dies; Chen Guangcheng's family may still be at risk in China.

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Monday Morning Roundup
Today in the roundup: Reviewing FW Opera's 'Figaro,' 35 Denton's impact on its host city and Ernesto Neto discusses his work at the Nasher.
The Paul Slavens Show: Live Blog for May 20, 2012
This is where you can leave your polite comments and suggestions for music for next week's show.
The Score So Far for ‘Billy Lynn’
What can one say about a book review that concludes a great bonus in this particular novel is that the Bears beat the Cowboys? Well, so far, it's in a tiny, minority. Ben Fountain's novel, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk continues to rack up the accolades.
This Week in Texas Music History: Robert Shaw
This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll meet a pioneer of barrelhouse piano who started his career underneath the house.
Saturday Spotlight: Arts Goggle
In the Saturday Spotlight, we’re headed to Fort Worth’s South Side for Arts Goggle, a celebration of art.

T-Bone Burnett On World Cafe
Hear a new interview with the legendary producer, who reflects on some of the famous albums he's helped make, including Raising Sand and the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.
Deep Sea Diver: Density And Depth
A bittersweet gem, "Weekend Wars" provides a fine showcase for Shins guitarist Jessica Dobson. The song puts Dobson's powerful, tremulous voice to its paces in an ebb and flow of sharp guitars and flourishes from her more-than-capable bandmates.
First Listen: Sigur Rós, 'Valtari'
Valtari's collection of gorgeous, moody sound-washes fits right into the band's remarkable catalog. Timeless and utterly distinct, it could have come from Iceland circa 2000 or the prettiest spot on Mars circa 2080.
First Listen: The Walkmen, 'Heaven'
The Walkmen's intriguing evolution continues on Heaven, which sounds big even as the band finds more and more comfort in performing at a whisper.
First Listen: Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, 'Here'
Here finds singer Alex Ebert and company ruminating on and celebrating the aftermath of salvation. It's another collection of sweet songs that search, seek and ultimately revel in the best of what they find.