NPR boosts online offerings, seeks larger audience

By ANICK JESDANUN , AP Business Writer, Technology / Internet

In this screen shot provided by National Public Radio, the NPR community profile page of Andy Carvin is shown. National Public Radio is boosting its digital ambitions in search of larger and younger audiences, beginning with this Monday's introduction of social-networking features akin to Facebook. (AP Photo/National Public Radio)

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(AP) -- National Public Radio, already strong online with free downloads from many of its shows, is boosting its digital ambitions with Monday's introduction of social-networking features akin to Facebook.

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