All Things Considered for February 17, 2006 : NPR

Policy to Democratize Mideast Comes Under Fire

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Middle East

Palestinian Parliament to Meet With Hamas Majority

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National

Accident Fallout Overwhelms W. Va. Mining Agency

by Anna Sale

Accident Fallout Overwhelms W. Va. Mining Agency

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Science

Wyoming Tests Ability to Change the Weather

by Jeff Brady

Wyoming Tests Ability to Change the Weather

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All Things Considered

Bird Watchers Begin Great Backyard Bird Census

by Julie Zickefoose

Bird Watchers Begin Great Backyard Bird Census

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Movies

Samuel L. Jackson Brings Tension to 'Freedomland'

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Business

Satellite Radio Rivals Report Disappointing Losses

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Music Interviews

Jazz, Latin Musician Ray Barretto Dies

by Felix Contreras

Jazz, Latin Musician Ray Barretto Dies

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National

Cheney Shooting Victim Leaves Hospital

by Brian Naylor

Cheney Shooting Victim Leaves Hospital

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National

Vice President Addresses Home State Legislature

by Greg Allen

Vice President Addresses Home State Legislature

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Law

CIA-Leak Defendant Is Denied Classified Documents

by Larry Abramson

CIA-Leak Defendant Is Denied Classified Documents

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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu

Egypt Moves Quickly to Control Bird Flu

by Richard Knox

Egypt Moves Quickly to Control Bird Flu

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All Things Considered

Jacobellis Settles for Silver in Snowboard Cross

by Chris Arnold

Jacobellis Settles for Silver in Snowboard Cross

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All Things Considered

Empty Seats Put a Damper on 2006 Olympics

by Sylvia Poggioli

Empty Seats Put a Damper on 2006 Olympics

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World

Researcher Explains Greenland's Melting Ice

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Diversions

Ancient Weapon Causes Controversy in Pennsylvania

by Lizzie O'Leary

Ancient Weapon Causes Controversy in Pennsylvania

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Opinion

Post-Katrina Troops Leaving New Orleans

by Michael Depp

Post-Katrina Troops Leaving New Orleans

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National

RJ Reynolds Opens Haven for Smokers

by Cheryl Corley

RJ Reynolds Opens Haven for Smokers

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Opinion

TV Poker a Far Cry from the Casino Style

by Dayvid Figler

TV Poker a Far Cry from the Casino Style

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Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug

Jury Clears Vioxx Makers in Death of Florida Man

by Snigdha Prakash

Jury Clears Vioxx Makers in Death of Florida Man

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