All Things Considered for August 31, 2009 : NPR

National

Calif. Wildfires Threaten Thousands Of Homes

by Frank Stoltze , Robert Siegel

Calif. Wildfires Threaten Thousands Of Homes

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On The Fast Track?

States Make Pitches For High-Speed-Rail Money

by David Schaper

States Make Pitches For High-Speed-Rail Money

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All Tech Considered

Firm's Hybrid Bulbs Put Spotlight On Incandescents

by Christopher Johnson

Firm's Hybrid Bulbs Put Spotlight On Incandescents

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All Tech Considered

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Shine In Tests

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Research News

Study: Prostate Cancer May Be Overtreated

by Joanne Silberner

Study: Prostate Cancer May Be Overtreated

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Law

Examining Numbers In Bradley Op-Ed

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Finally, A Resting Place For Michael Jackson

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Pop Culture

Finally, A Resting Place For Michael Jackson

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Finally, A Resting Place For Michael Jackson

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Business

Disney Buys Marvel In $4B Deal

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Movies

In Cape Town Theaters, 'District 9' Hits Home

by Amy Costello

In Cape Town Theaters, 'District 9' Hits Home

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World

Top General Calls Afghan Situation Serious

by Tom Bowman

Top General Calls Afghan Situation Serious

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World

Expert: Afghan Security Forces Can Be Made Ready

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Research News

Scientists Have Big Hopes For Tiny Lasers

by Richard Harris

Scientists Have Big Hopes For Tiny Lasers

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Books

Author: Liberals Should Lament Conservatism's Death

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Politics

New AFL-CIO Chief Has Tough Road Ahead

by Don Gonyea

New AFL-CIO Chief Has Tough Road Ahead

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National

New Calif. Rules Cut Wait Times For Medical Care

by Sarah Varney

New Calif. Rules Cut Wait Times For Medical Care

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Games & Humor

'Lovey' Replaces 'Sooey!' In Husband-Calling Contest

by Lara Pellegrinelli

'Lovey' Replaces 'Sooey!' In Husband-Calling Contest

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National

Calif. Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes

by Ina Jaffe , Robert Siegel

Calif. Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes

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