All Things Considered for October 1, 2009 : NPR

World

Indonesia Quake Toll Crosses 1,000

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Exploring The Secret Of China's Economic Success

Chinese President Hu Jintao (second car from left) reviews military troops during a parade in Beijing marking 60 years of Communist Party rule in China, Oct. 1. The celebrations are intended to showcase the nation as a global power. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Asia

Exploring The Secret Of China's Economic Success

by Anthony Kuhn

Exploring The Secret Of China's Economic Success

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National

U.S. To Ban Feds From Texting While Driving

by Brian Naylor

U.S. To Ban Feds From Texting While Driving

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Swine Flu: The Second Wave

H1N1 Leads N.C. Hospitals To Ban Young Visitors

by Julie Rose

H1N1 Leads N.C. Hospitals To Ban Young Visitors

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Health Care Overhaul: Prescriptions For Change

Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened

by Greg Allen

Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened

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World

Is Afghan Conflict Akin To Vietnam?

by Tom Bowman

Is Afghan Conflict Akin To Vietnam?

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World

A Soviet Strategy For Afghanistan?

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Business

Auto Sales Plummet After Cash For Clunkers

by Frank Langfitt

Auto Sales Plummet After Cash For Clunkers

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'Superior Donuts': Pulitzer Winner Sets Up New Shop

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Theater

'Superior Donuts': Pulitzer Winner Sets Up New Shop

by Jeff Lunden

'Superior Donuts': Pulitzer Winner Sets Up New Shop

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National

Georgia State Picks A New Fight Song

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Middle East

U.S., Allies Meet With Iran On Nuclear Program

by Eric Westervelt

U.S., Allies Meet With Iran On Nuclear Program

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World

Former Inspector: Iran On 'Cusp' Of Losing Credibility

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Politics

ACORN Donations Dwindle In Wake Of Videos

by Pam Fessler

ACORN Donations Dwindle In Wake Of Videos

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National

Obama Sends Holder To Chicago Over Teen's Death

by David Schaper , Melissa Block

Obama Sends Holder To Chicago Over Teen's Death

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Science

Move Over, Lucy; Ardi May Be Oldest Human Ancestor

by Christopher Joyce

Move Over, Lucy; Ardi May Be Oldest Human Ancestor

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Law

Elizabeth Smart Describes Ordeal Of Rape, Abuse

by Howard Berkes

Elizabeth Smart Describes Ordeal Of Rape, Abuse

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National

Texas Governor Fires Commissioners Probing Arson

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Sports

Lobbying Begins In Denmark For 2016 Olympics

by Cheryl Corley

Lobbying Begins In Denmark For 2016 Olympics

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Music Interviews

Going Out On A Glissando: BSO Harpist Retires

by Andrea Shea

Going Out On A Glissando: BSO Harpist Retires

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Diversions

Goolsbee Is D.C.'s Funniest Celebrity

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