All Things Considered for October 26, 2006 : NPR

National

Firefighters Die Battling Large Palm Springs Blaze

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The Immigration Debate

Bush Signs Border Fence Act; Funds Not Found

by Ted Robbins

Bush Signs Border Fence Act; Funds Not Found

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Your Money

Falling Home Prices Tempt Bargain Hunters

by Chris Arnold

Falling Home Prices Tempt Bargain Hunters

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Blogs Dole Out Shame for Incumbents Who Don't Share

by Peter Overby

Blogs Dole Out Shame for Incumbents Who Don't Share

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Rep. Jefferson's Re-Election Bid Has Party Fuming

by Martin Kaste

Rep. Jefferson's Re-Election Bid Has Party Fuming

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Law

Marine Pleads Guilty to Role in Killing Iraqi Civilian

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The Impact of War

Fallen Marine Officer Predicted His Death to Family

by Curt Nickisch

Fallen Marine Officer Predicted His Death to Family

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World

Czech Republic Casts About for a New Leader

by Emily Harris

Czech Republic Casts About for a New Leader

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SoundClips: Audio Experiences

The Magical Bells of the Carillon

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Books

Ellen Burstyn Chronicles Life's Turbulent Journey

by Robert Siegel

Ellen Burstyn Chronicles Life's Turbulent Journey

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New Polls: Few Safety Areas for Republicans

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Idaho GOP May Be Victim of Own Success

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Opinion

The Politics of Brie: Time to Scrap a Label

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National

Taking the Boring Out of George Washington

by Melissa Block

Taking the Boring Out of George Washington

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Rove, Elections, and a Toad-Sucking Dog

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Education

Fernandes Vows to Fight for Presidency of Gallaudet

by Joseph Shapiro

Fernandes Vows to Fight for Presidency of Gallaudet

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Health Care

Health Experts Discuss Flu Pandemic Strategies

by Richard Knox

Health Experts Discuss Flu Pandemic Strategies

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Culture

'Babel' Weaves a Story Out of Noise, Desperation

by Bob Mondello

'Babel' Weaves a Story Out of Noise, Desperation

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Movies

Director Inarritu Spins a Global Tale in 'Babel'

by Melissa Block

Director Inarritu Spins a Global Tale in 'Babel'

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National

Deadly California Forest Fire Is Declared Arson

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