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World

Arafat Remains in Coma

by Renee Montagne , Julie McCarthy

Arafat in Coma; Some Powers Transferred

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Middle East

Mock War Game Shows Limited U.S. Options on Iran

by Michele Kelemen

Mock War Game Shows Limited U.S. Options on Iran

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Science

Americans Head to Canada for Flu Vaccine

by Renee Montagne , Steve Inskeep

Americans Head to Canada for Flu Vaccine

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Hidden Kitchens: The Kitchen Sisters

Burgoo: The Fellowship of Meat

Burgoo: The Fellowship of Meat

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'Morning Edition' Returns: High Card Takes Election

'Morning Edition' Returns: High Card Takes Election

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World

Putin Welcomes Bush Reelection

by Lawrence Sheets

Putin Welcomes Second Bush Term

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Politics

Considering Scenarios for Bush Second-Term Cabinet

Considering Scenarios for Bush Second-Term Cabinet

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States Seek to Revamp Voting

by Pam Fessler

State Officials Consider Simplified Voting Systems

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Author Interviews

Book Looks at Inventors and Obscure Geniuses

by Steve Inskeep

Book Looks at Inventors and Obscure Geniuses

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World

Examining the Challenges of a Fallujah Assault

by Eric Westervelt

Examining the Challenges of a Fallujah Assault

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Politics

Bush Vows to Make Good on Campaign Pledges

Bush Vows to Make Good on Campaign Pledges

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Former Hostage Recalls Iran Crisis

by Steve Inskeep , Renee Montagne

Former Hostage Recalls Iran Crisis

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Civil Rights Groups Criticize New Airline Screening

by Larry Abramson

Civil Rights Groups Criticize New Airline Screening

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'Morning Edition' Returns: Airlines Trimming Back

'Morning Edition' Returns: Airlines Trimming Back

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Analysis

Bush Administration Turns to Governing

by Renee Montagne

Bush Administration Turns to Governing

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From Our Listeners

Listener Letters

by Steve Inskeep , Renee Montagne

Listener Letters

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Movies

A Winning Tribute to the Blues: 'Lightning in a Bottle'

by Kenneth Turan

A Winning Tribute to the Blues: 'Lightning in a Bottle'

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Music Reviews

John Lennon's 'Acoustic'

by Ashley Kahn

John Lennon's 'Acoustic'

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