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Kerry Meets the Voters

Crisscrossing America, Kerry Meets the Voters

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Some See NYC Protests Helping GOP Cause

by Margot Adler

Some See NYC Protests Helping GOP Cause

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National

More Americans Poor, Uninsured

by Kathleen Schalch

Number of Poor, Uninsured Americans Grows

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Health Care

An Epileptic Man's Struggle without Health Insurance

An Epileptic Man's Struggle without Health Insurance

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'Morning Edition' Returns: California Yard Sale

'Morning Edition' Returns: California Yard Sale

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Movies

Scientists Pick 'Blade Runner' as Best Sci-Fi Flick

Scientists Pick 'Blade Runner' as Best Sci-Fi Flick

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Culture

'Hero': Sword-Fighting Take on Chinese History

by Kenneth Turan

'Hero': Sword-Fighting Take on Chinese History

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Analysis

Rating Bush on Keeping Campaign Promises

by Steve Inskeep

Rating Bush on Keeping Campaign Promises

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Business

Financial Outlook Bleak for Airline Industry

Financial Outlook Bleak for Airline Industry

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Your Money

Northwest Adds Ticket Fees for Non-Internet Sales

Northwest Adds Ticket Fees for Non-Internet Sales

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World

Sadr Gives Up Najaf Shrine

Sadr Gives Up Najaf Shrine as Peace Deal Holds

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World

Explosives Found in Jet Debris

by Lawrence Sheets

Traces of Explosives Found in Russian Jet Debris

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Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics

Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics

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Opinion

Memories of a Gold-Medal Marathon Run

Memories of a Gold-Medal Marathon Run

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'Morning Edition' Returns: An Unwelcome Tribute Tune

'Morning Edition' Returns: An Unwelcome Tribute Tune

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Research News

Recreational Fishing Takes Heavy Toll on U.S. Fish

by John Nielsen

Recreational Fishing Takes Heavy Toll on U.S. Fish

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From Our Listeners

Letters: The End of Oil

Letters: The End of Oil

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Sports

Fewer U.S. Kids Playing in Little League

Fewer U.S. Kids Playing in Little League

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