All Things Considered for May 18, 2006 : NPR

Senators Press Hayden on NSA Spying, Iraq

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NSA Questioned on Scope of Domestic Spying

Paper Defends Story on NSA Phone Program

by David Folkenflik

Paper Defends Story on NSA Phone Program

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Immigration, Urban Sprawl and Marley

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National

Nagin, Landrieu Set for Mayoral Run-Off

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Economy

HUD Moves Evacuees to Front of Home-Buyers' Line

by Kathy Lohr

HUD Moves Evacuees to Front of Home-Buyers' Line

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Politics

In Era of Disasters, NRA Makes a Plea for Guns

by Chuck Quirmbach

In Era of Disasters, NRA Makes a Plea for Guns

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National

FBI Swarms Farm in Search for Jimmy Hoffa's Body

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Obituaries

An Extreme Skiier Mourned

by Alex Markels

An Extreme Skiier Mourned

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World

Fighting in Afghanistan Claims Canadian Soldier

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Politics

Former Taliban Spokesman Now Attends Yale

by Diane Orson

Former Taliban Spokesman Now Attends Yale

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World

Turkish Courtroom Slayings Prompt Street Protests

by Ivan Watson

Turkish Courtroom Slayings Prompt Street Protests

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Life in Rural China

Village Schools Battle Dearth of Teachers, Resources

by Anthony Kuhn

Village Schools Battle Dearth of Teachers, Resources

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Life in Rural China

An Outstanding Name for an Outstanding Student

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National

Bush Visits Arizona-Mexico Border to Tout Changes

by David Greene , Melissa Block

Bush Visits Arizona-Mexico Border to Tout Changes

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World

Border Visit by Mexico's Fox Mirrors Bush's Trip

by Carrie Kahn

Border Visit by Mexico's Fox Mirrors Bush's Trip

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Health Care

FDA Panel: Vaccine Protects Against a Cancer

by Joanne Silberner

FDA Panel: Vaccine Protects Against a Cancer

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Opinion

Riding In Your Own Checker Cab

by Daniel Pinkwater

Riding In Your Own Checker Cab

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National

Berlin's Street Musicians Unite to Share the Wealth

by Rachel Martin

Berlin's Street Musicians Unite to Share the Wealth

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Music

An Icon of Rock Returns: Tom Verlaine

by Will Hermes

An Icon of Rock Returns: Tom Verlaine

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