Morning Edition for June 20, 2005 : NPR

Vietnamese Premier Makes First U.S. Visit in 30 Years

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World

Pentagon Report on Chinese Military Delayed

by Vicky O'Hara

Pentagon Report on Chinese Military Delayed

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This I Believe

The 50-Percent Theory of Life

by Steve Porter

The 50-Percent Theory of Life

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Proposed Budget Cuts for Public Broadcasting

Public Broadcasting Board to Pick New President

by David Folkenflik

Public Broadcasting Board to Pick New President

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Space

Spacecraft to Launch, Propelled by Sun and Sails

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Spacecraft to Launch, Propelled by Sun and Sails

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Middle East

Rice Calls for Open Elections on Egypt Visit

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Middle East

Opposition Claims Victory in Lebanon Elections

by Eric Weiner

Opposition Claims Victory in Lebanon Elections

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Business

Merchants Often Foot Bill for Credit Card Fraud

by Libby Lewis

Merchants Often Foot Bill for Credit Card Fraud

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National

Airport Scanner Technology Leads to Better Jeans Fit

by Wendy Kaufman

Airport Scanner Technology Leads to Better Jeans Fit

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Politics

Senate Returns to Energy Bill Debate

by David Welna

Senate Returns to Energy Bill Debate

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Bolton's Nomination Comes to a Close

U.N. Politics: Senate Takes Up Bolton Nomination

by Juan Williams

U.N. Politics: Senate Takes Up Bolton Nomination

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World

Charles Taylor Still a Controversial Figure in Western Africa

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Charles Taylor Still a Controversial Figure in Western Africa

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On Sports

Michael Campbell Takes U.S. Open

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Morning Edition

Housing Groups Argue Against Cuts in HUD Funding

by Cheryl Corley

Housing Groups Argue Against Cuts in HUD Funding

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National

Las Vegas Building Boom Plagued by Construction Defects

by Ky Plaskon

Las Vegas Building Boom Plagued by Construction Defects

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Pop Culture

Blues Brothers, 25 Years Later

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Musicians in Their Own Words

Del McCoury: Old-School Music, New Audience

by David Schulman

Del McCoury: Old-School Music, New Audience

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Morning Edition

And Another Grapefruit Juice for My Friend Here...

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Morning Edition

Government Spending Hits New Low

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