All Things Considered for May 2, 2008 : NPR

World

Dalai Lama Envoys in China for Talks

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World

Olympic Torch Gets Patriotic Reception in Hong Kong

by Louisa Lim

Olympic Torch Gets Patriotic Reception in Hong Kong

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World

Britain's Labor Party Hammered in Local Elections

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Sports

Racetrack Attendance Plummeting

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Food

Kentucky Derby Chefs Race to Finish

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World

Opposition Slams Calls for Runoff in Zimbabwe

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Opposition Slams Calls for Runoff in Zimbabwe

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Politics

La. Holds Special Election To Replace Republican

by Jeff Brady

La. Holds Special Election To Replace Republican

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Election 2008

Superdelegate Seeks Voting Advice on YouTube

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Culture

'Son of Rambow': An Unlikely Action Hero

by Bob Mondello

'Son of Rambow': An Unlikely Action Hero

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Music Interviews

Man Man Captures Live 'Habits'

by Joel Rose

Man Man Captures Live 'Habits'

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Music News

Neville Brothers Return to Close Jazzfest

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Economy

Jobs Report Better than Predicted

by Jim Zarroli

Jobs Report Better than Predicted

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Economy

It's Survival of the Fittest for Retail Stores

by Wendy Kaufman

It's Survival of the Fittest for Retail Stores

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Economy

Historian Details Roots of Windfall Profit Tax

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Food

Culinary Memoir Shares Spice of Sichuanese Cuisine

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National

Twister Impetus for Turning Kansas Town Green

by Frank Morris

Twister Impetus for Turning Kansas Town Green

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National

Juneau Goes Into Conservation Overdrive

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Science

Coots Overstaying Welcome in Calif. Neighborhood

by Gloria Hillard

Coots Overstaying Welcome in Calif. Neighborhood

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From Our Listeners

Letters: The Black Church; Clinton

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Opinion

What I Learned on the Way to 'Graduation'

by Cory Turner

What I Learned on the Way to 'Graduation'

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