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Linda Wertheimer As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top news stories.
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Election 2008

Omaha Voters Unhappy with Status Quo

A flood of Washington scandals and uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy have left voters in America's heartland disgruntled and dismayed. How do they size up the 2008 presidential race?

Omaha Voters Unhappy with Status Quo

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Election 2008

Richardson Makes His Bid Official, in Spanish

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has announced his candidacy for the presidential vote in 2008. Part of Richardson's announcement was in Spanish, as he said, "With pride, I hope to be the first Latino president of the United States." Richardson was born in California, where he made his announcement.

Richardson Makes His Bid Official, in Spanish

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Opinion

Iraq Suffers Another Week of Deadly Bombings

The terrible tragedy in Blacksburg has overshadowed other tragic events in our minds. We live here, after all. But this has also been an extraordinarily deadly week in Iraq.

Iraq Suffers Another Week of Deadly Bombings

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Analysis

Week in Review: VT Shooting, Abortion Ruling

The week's news included a major Supreme Court decision on abortion, the testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales before Congress, more deadly bombings in Iraq and the implications of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Week in Review: VT Shooting, Abortion Ruling

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Election 2008

Black Women Face Quandary in Democratic Race

Sen. Hillary Clinton is the first woman frontrunner for president in either party. But right behind her looms Sen. Barack Obama, the most competitive black candidate for president ever. What conflicts might this pose for black women in Democratic primaries?

Black Women Face Quandary in Democratic Race

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Politics

Conservatively Speaking, Things Look Bad

President Bush's polls ratings are low. The public is weary of the war in Iraq. And Republicans in Congress have lost patience with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Has the conservative movement run its course?

Conservatively Speaking, Things Look Bad

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National

Iowa's GOP Looks for Consensus on Values

Iowa's Republicans have factions, like everywhere else. Right now, what unites them is a deep foreboding about their party's chances in Iowa in 2008. But there are different kinds of Iowa Republicans. One thing they differ on is how to proceed in Iraq. A new Pew Research poll for shows 53 percent of Americans want the U.S. to start bringing its troops home now.

Iowa's GOP Looks for Consensus on Values

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Analysis

Week in Review: Hopefuls, Iraq Debate, Brrrrr

Highlighting the news this week: A rash of presidential candidates, including Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL); Harvard's first woman president; the Senate's efforts on Iraq; and the cold, cold weather.

Week in Review: Hopefuls, Iraq Debate, Brrrrr

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Opinion

Analysis

Week in Review: Iraq, Bush Shakeup, Congress

Highlights of the week's news include President Bush's plans for Iraq; changes in the leaders responsible for the conduct of the war and U.S. diplomatic efforts; and a new Congress.

Week in Review: Iraq, Bush Shakeup, Congress

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Iraq

Petraeus at Center of Military Shift

Changes are under way in the U.S. military hierarchy, with a new leader on the ground in Iraq — Lt. Gen. David Petraeus — and a likely increase in troop strength that not all U.S. military leaders support.

Petraeus at Center of Military Shift

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