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Zardari Called On To Relinquish Powers In Pakistan

There has been a change in Pakistan's nuclear command structure. President Asif Ali Zardari has transferred that command from himself to the prime minister. Zardari has come under pressure to surrender sweeping powers that were put in place by former military ruler Gen. Perez Musharraf. Zardari's popularity has waned and opposition leaders are calling on him to relinquish other powers as well.

Zardari Called On To Relinquish Powers In Pakistan

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Obama Prepares To Announce Afghan War Strategy

President Obama will address the nation and outline his policy for Afghanistan on Tuesday. Key Senate Democrat Carl Levin of Michigan says the plan to send more troops to Afghanistan must show how those reinforcements will help increase the size of the Afghan security forces.

Obama Prepares To Announce Afghan War Strategy

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'Black Friday' Buyers Focus On Bargains

Some stores got a jump on Black Friday by opening on Thanksgiving. This Target store in Rockville, Md., opened at 5 a.m. Tamara Keith/NPR hide caption

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'Black Friday' Buyers Focus On Bargains

The nation's biggest retailers began gearing up for the busy post-Thanksgiving shopping day months ago. The Conference Board predicts U.S. households will spend about 7 percent less on gifts this season than last year. At a Target store in Maryland, some shoppers were up early looking for specific items.

'Black Friday' Buyers Focus On Bargains

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Environment

China Reveals Goals To Cut Carbon Emissions

The Chinese government has announced plans to slow its greenhouse gas emissions, but the formula allows emissions to rise as China's economy expands. China already leads the world in greenhouse gases. The announcement raises questions of how effective the plan will be on cleaning up earth's atmosphere.

China Reveals Goals To Cut Carbon Emissions

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A Thanksgiving Feast For The Ears And Eyes

Thanksgiving Football Preview

NFL games on tap Thursday include the Cowboys' annual Thanksgiving match-up. This year, Dallas faces the Oakland Raiders in Jerry Jones' spectacular new stadium in Texas. The Detroit Lions play their traditional holiday game — this year against the Green Bay Packers. And the New York Giants visit the Denver Broncos.

Thanksgiving Football Preview

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Holiday Recipes

Chef's Global Foods Make Thanksgiving American

Marcus Samuelsson was born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden and now is a world-renowned chef in New York City. His Thanksgiving food traditions are as international as his life story. He sat down with NPR's Steve Inskeep to discuss what he's eating this year.

Chef's Global Foods Make Thanksgiving American

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Holiday Recipes

French Chef Puts Spin On Thanksgiving Dinner

Dominique Crenn was raised in Versailles, France. She now makes an incredible Thanksgiving dinner, but when she first came to the U.S., the entire holiday threw her off. In France, turkey is eaten at Christmas. So the American phenomenon of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing mystified her.

French Chef Puts Spin On Thanksgiving Dinner

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National

FBI Charges 8 In Missing Somalis Probe

Terrorism charges were filed in Minneapolis against eight Minnesota men. They are thought to have recruited more than two dozen young Somali-Americans for a terrorist organization in Somalia called al-Shabab. Monday was the first time the FBI provided some detail on the breadth of its investigation.

FBI Charges 8 In Missing Somalis Probe

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Asia

Obama Raises Human Rights, Tibet In Beijing Talks

President Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao agreed to cooperate in a number of issues ranging from climate change to nuclear weapons. During more than two hours of closed-door talks, Obama is said to have described human rights as a core bedrock principle for the U.S. He also urged Hu to restart talks with representatives of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.

Obama Raises Human Rights, Tibet In Beijing Talks

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Health Care

McConnell: Senate Won't Rush On Health Care Bill

While President Obama is in Asia, his lieutenants are struggling to enact the centerpiece of his domestic program: overhauling health care. The Senate is poised to take up the measure this week, but Republican leader Mitch McConnell warns that no one should expect passage anytime soon.

McConnell: Senate Won't Rush On Health Care Bill

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Sept. 11 Suspects To Be Tried In U.S.

Five Sept. 11 suspects, including the alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be brought to the U.S. to stand trial, the Justice Department will announce Friday. NPR has learned that Attorney General Eric Holder has decided that the suspects should be tried in the Southern District of New York.

Sept. 11 Suspects To Be Tried In U.S.

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Hasan's Psychological Health Raised Concerns

There is new information about concerns among Walter Reed Army Hospital officials over the job performance and psychological health of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man authorities believe was behind the deadly shootings at Fort Hood last week.

Hasan's Psychological Health Raised Concerns

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Former Colleagues Say Hasan Was Detached

New details are emerging about Nidal Hasan's career at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Psychiatrists who worked with him there say he was detached, unproductive and sometimes hostile Some wondered why he wasn't removed.

Former Colleagues Say Hasan Was Detached

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Investigators Probe Suspected Fort Hood Shooter

From the first hours after the shooting at Fort Hood last week, investigators have been trying to learn what happened, and why. So far, it looks less and less likely that the man accused in the shootings, Maj. Nidal Hasan, had any connections to a larger terrorist plot.

Investigators Probe Suspected Fort Hood Shooter

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