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Scott Neuman Scott Neuman works as a Digital News writer and editor, handling breaking news and feature stories for NPR.org. Occasionally he can be heard on-air reporting on stories for Newscasts and has done several radio features.

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National Security

Analysts: New Strategy Focuses On Insurgent Leaders

June 30, 2011 • The White House's new counterrorism proposals turn away from large-scale ground efforts and move more toward targeted, smaller-scale strikes, say two analysts interviewed by NPR.

Experts: Housing Price Rise Isn't A Trend (Yet)

Observers say it's too soon to say whether the April rise in metro area home prices can hold. Don Ryan/AP hide caption

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Crisis In The Housing Market

Experts: Housing Price Rise Isn't A Trend (Yet)

June 28, 2011 • Market observers say it's far too soon to determine whether the April rise in metropolitan-area home prices can hold in the coming months. The increase could be traced to something as simple as warm weather, one expert said.

The Two-Way

'Missing' Moon Dust Shows Up At Auction

June 24, 2011 • NASA officials halt auction of tiny sample of moon dust contained on a piece of transparent tape.

The Two-Way

House Votes Against Libya Operation

June 24, 2011 • GOP lawmakers rebuke President Obama's actions in Libya, but the measure has little chance of passage in the Senate.

The Two-Way

Texas Considers Confederate Flag Car Plate

June 24, 2011 • Texas Sons of Confederate Veterans push for Stars and Bars on a specialty plate.

The Two-Way

U.S. Growth Still Sluggish, But Better Than First Thought

June 24, 2011 • The economy grew slightly faster at the start of the year than first thought, while durable goods orders posted an increase.

The Two-Way

NASA To Make Low-Level Flights Over Maryland

June 24, 2011 • NASA poillution-sampling overflights could startle Maryland residents.

The Two-Way

Officials Say Nike's New T-Shirts Totally Not 'Dope'

June 24, 2011 • Nike's new line of t-shirts aims to cash in on youth lingo with double entendre.

The Two-Way

Phone Could Link ISI To Bin Laden

June 24, 2011 • A cellphone from bin Laden's trusted courier had contacts to a shadowy group of militants linked to Pakistani intelligence.

A protester waves the national flag of Greece during a demonstration Tuesday at Athens' Syntagma square in front of the Greek Parliament. Demonstrators have been camped outside Parliament since May 25. Lefteris Pitarakis/AP hide caption

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Economy

Why We Should Care If Greece Defaults

June 21, 2011 • European Union ministers are threatening to cut off billions in bailout money if Greek legislators don't pass painful austerity measures to dig out of an economic crisis. If Greece defaults on its debts, economists say bank lending could grind to a halt and that the Aegean nation — or perhaps the whole EU — could spiral into a double-dip recession.

Technology

Experts: Turbulent Trip To Cloud Computing

June 14, 2011 • Apple's Steve Jobs says shared online services will "demote the PC" and usher in a computing revolution. Others have their doubts and are particularly concerned that cloud computing raises fresh security issues.

High Water Doesn't Mark An End For Flood Victims

Vivian Taylor-Wells was staying at a Red Cross shelter in Vicksburg, Miss., after the rising Mississippi River forced her from her home a week ago and her money for a motel room ran out. Dave Martin/AP hide caption

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National

High Water Doesn't Mark An End For Flood Victims

May 19, 2011 • An estimated 10,000 people from Illinois to the Louisiana bayou have been driven out of their homes by the flooding along the Mississippi River. They are finding temporary shelter and help wherever they can as they wait for the waters to recede and expose what may be left of their belongings.

Along Mississippi, An Old Sense Of Dread Rises

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National

Along Mississippi, An Old Sense Of Dread Rises

May 10, 2011 • Flooding expected to soak towns from Illinois to Louisiana has prompted comparisons to the Great Flood of 1927 — a catastrophe that riveted the nation's attention, spurred demands for government action and ultimately changed how we think about natural disasters.

An Office Depot store in Mountain View, Calif., was looking to hire new employees last month. Retailers led the way in hiring for April, with 57,000 jobs. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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Economy

Robust Jobs Report: Blue Skies Ahead?

May 6, 2011 • Employers in April added more than 200,000 jobs for the third straight month, the biggest hiring spree in five years. The increase of 244,000 was larger than analysts had expected. But the unemployment rate rose to 9 percent from 8.8 percent in March.

National Security

New Terror Alert System Aims For Clarity

April 20, 2011 • The alerts unveiled Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security replace a system that critics claim was vague and confusing — but it will take time to determine whether the new system is any better.