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For Julie Smith, It's All About New Orleans' Secrets

"They say that New Orleans must be a great place to write mysteries because of all the crime there," says Julie Smith, the author of more than a dozen books set in the city. "But that has nothing to do with [crime] — it's all about the secrets." This piece initially aired July 15, 2008 on Morning Edition.

For Julie Smith, It's All About New Orleans' Secrets

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Anthony Shadid: Brilliant Friend And Generous Spirit

Reporter and videographer Stephen Farrell (from left), photographer Tyler Hicks, Turkish Embassy representative to Libya Levent Sahinkaya, photographer Lynsey Addario and Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Shadid posed for this photo on March 21 , 2011, after the U.S. journalists were held by pro-government forces in Libya and released to the care of the Turkish Embassy in Tripoli. EPA/Landov hide caption

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Remembrances

Anthony Shadid: Brilliant Friend And Generous Spirit

NPR producer JJ Sutherland says part of the New York Times reporter's legacy is his optimism about a world whose dark side he knew well, and his penetrating insight into what made people tick. Shadid died Thursday while on assignment in Syria.

No More 'Wine And Roses' For Defense Spending

The size of the Marine Corps could be reduced with the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as the Pentagon focuses its resources on other types of threats, like cyberattacks. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption

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Economy

No More 'Wine And Roses' For Defense Spending

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the Pentagon got the money it asked for. Now, with hundreds of billions in cuts proposed, the Defense Department is faced with basic questions about its priorities.

No Longer 'Wine And Roses' For Defense Spending

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World

Breaking News: Mubarak Steps Down As Egypt's President

Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has announced that he was stepping down. Hundreds of thousands of protesters in the streets of Cairo celebrated as word of the president's resignation spread. The historic move came followed a speech by Mubarak last night, insisting he would stay in office until September. For reaction to the news, host Michel Martin speaks with NPR senior producer J.J. Sutherland and Egyptian student protester Yassmine El-Sayed Hany, both in Cairo.

Breaking News: Mubarak Steps Down As Egypt's President

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Getting Fired By The Navy Isn't Hard To Do

An F/A-18F Super Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The ship's commander is currently under investigation for raunchy videos he made when he was her executive officer. MCSN Jared M. King /U.S. Navy hide caption

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The Two-Way

Getting Fired By The Navy Isn't Hard To Do

The US Navy relieved 17 commanding officers from duty during 2010, the most in years. The navy has the reputation of quickly relieving officers that don't meet high standards of conduct.

Getting Fired By The Navy Isn't Hard To Do

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Light Rail Transforming Cities, Guiding Development

The first light rail car prepares to leave a station stop at the official opening of Metro Light Rail on Dec. 27, 2008, in Phoenix. The 20-mile, $1.4 billion line runs from north-central Phoenix through downtown, and then east through suburban Tempe and Mesa. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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National

Light Rail Transforming Cities, Guiding Development

There are 35 light rail systems operating in the U.S. today. At least 13 metro areas are currently building others, and many more are being planned. Cities see light rail as a way to reshape their development.

Light Rail Transforming Cities, Guiding Development

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