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From China to Yemen, the illegal antiquities trade is a booming business that is wreaking havoc on the world's archaeological heritage and its history

From China to Yemen, the illegal antiquities trade is a booming business that is wreaking havoc on the world's archaeological heritage and its history. The cover story of the June issue of National Geographic Magazine focuses on this scourge. National Geographic archaeology writer Kristin Romey joins us with her story, "How Tomb Raiders Are Stealing Our History."

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Chef Brian Tsao developed his pan-Asian cooking style in a natural, yet roundabout way

Chef Brian Tsao developed his pan-Asian cooking style in a natural, yet roundabout way. He was born in New York City, but at age 15 found himself studying in China. He'd also become the guitarist of the country's first touring thrashcore band, and in the process learned about the food of China's diverse regions. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, Tsao is now executive chef at Mira Sushi & Izakaya and Kimoto Rooftop, New York's first Asian beer garden, melding influences from China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia and the U.S. into what he calls "interesting but still authentic food."

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Giant pandas are a highly-endangered species. There are only about 1,800 in the wild in China, with others cared for in special preserves and zoos around the world

Giant pandas are a highly-endangered species. There are only about 1,800 in the wild in China, with others cared for in special preserves and zoos around the world. In Washington, D.C., the National Zoo's panda family (including its youngest member) gets almost as much attention as the First Family in the White House. Rita Braver reports.

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