September 30, 2004

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Debate Preview: Kerry vs. Bush

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Bela Fleck; 'Children's Corner 1st Movement'

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Bill Frisell; 'Listen'

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World

Russia Approves Kyoto Environmental Protocol

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Music Reviews

Dowland Project Blends Traditional and New Music

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Please Check Back In a Few Days; 'Bioshock: Welcome to Rapture'

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Reinhardt / Grappelli; 'Blue Drag'

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Dozens of Children Die in Two Iraq Bombings

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Iraq

Wounded Soldiers in Iraq Lead to Thousands of Evacuations

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JOHN TILBURY; 'WELL, WELL, CORNELIUS'

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Dianogah; 'American Dipper'

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Environment

DNA Testing May Curb Illegal Ivory Trade

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Around the Nation

Surfer Hangs Ten on a Whale, Not a Wave

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The Ventures; 'Walk, Don't Run'

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Pearl Django; 'J'Attendrai'

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Health

Merck Pulls Arthritis Drug Vioxx from Market

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Business

Merck Stock Dives on Vioxx News

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Business

Fannie Mae Probed on Accounting Practices

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TAFELMUSIK; 'SUITE FROM " I L PASTOR FIDO", MUSETTE'

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Middle East

Fighting at Gaza Camp Leaves 20 Dead

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World

Afghan's Warlords May Influence Elections

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Jacques Loussier Trio; 'La Sonnerie de Sainte-Geneviève du Mont'

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Missouri Leans Toward Bush in Final Weeks

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Politics

Drawing Young Voters to the Polls

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Medeski, Martin & Wood; 'Bubblehouse'

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Environment

Scientists Watch for Mount St. Helens Eruption

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Health

Abandoned-Mine Bill Lapse Poses Health Concerns

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Medeski, Martin & Wood; 'Bubblehouse'

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Colorado Drinking and 'Smile'

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We Apologize; 'My Old Kentucky Home'

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Cello Trio; 'Confidências'

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