Morning Edition for August 31, 2006 : NPR

Calif. Diverges from U.S. with Greenhouse Gas Cuts

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National

U.S. Opens Case Against Marines for Alleged Murder

by John McChesney

U.S. Opens Case Against Marines for Alleged Murder

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World

Three More Arraigned in Britain for Airliner Plot

by Rob Gifford

Three More Arraigned in Britain for Airliner Plot

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National

Flight Attendants Practice Self-Defense

by Kathleen Schalch

Flight Attendants Practice Self-Defense

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Salt Lake City Mayor Protests President's Visit

by Jenny Brundin

Salt Lake City Mayor Protests President's Visit

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Your Health

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom

by Patti Neighmond

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom

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Your Health

A Better Breakfast Can Boost a Child's Brainpower

by Allison Aubrey

A Better Breakfast Can Boost a Child's Brainpower

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World

IMF to Share Power with Developing Countries

by Adam Davidson

IMF to Share Power with Developing Countries

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Business

Knicks' Marbury Launches Cheap Sneaker Line

by Anne Hawke

Knicks' Marbury Launches Cheap Sneaker Line

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World

General Predicts Iraq Security Handover by 2008

by Corey Flintoff

General Predicts Iraq Security Handover by 2008

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Analysis

U.S. Connects Terrorist Threat to Historical Menaces

by Renee Montagne , Don Gonyea

U.S. Connects Terrorist Threat to Historical Menaces

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World

Lula Enjoys Healthy Lead in Brazil Presidential Race

by Julie McCarthy

Lula Enjoys Healthy Lead in Brazil Presidential Race

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Obituaries

Actor Glenn Ford Dies at 90

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Education

Chicago Principal Challenges School System

by Shawn Allee

Chicago Principal Challenges School System

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Middle East

Iran Ignores U.N. Nuclear Deadline

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Middle East

Fouad Ajami on What Went Wrong in Iraq

by Steve Inskeep

Fouad Ajami on What Went Wrong in Iraq

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Music

Dixie Chicks Summer Tour Not All Smooth Sailing

by Craig Havighurst

Dixie Chicks Summer Tour Not All Smooth Sailing

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Food

Californians Celebrate More than Zin

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National

T-Shirt Controversies Never Fade from Fashion

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