Morning Edition for May 1, 2008 : NPR

World

U.S. Taps Countries of Foreign Fighters for Help

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Election 2008

Ind. Voters Say Obama's Ex-Pastor Hurts Campaign

by David Schaper

Ind. Voters Say Obama's Ex-Pastor Hurts Campaign

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Education

Bush Backs Legislation to Safeguard Student Loans

by Larry Abramson

Bush Backs Legislation to Safeguard Student Loans

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Drowning in Debt

Being 'Upside Down' and Other Car Loan Hazards

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World

Costs of Zimbabwe's Election Standoff Mount

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National

Georgia Wetlands Offer Cure for Drought

by Kathy Lohr

Georgia Wetlands Offer Cure for Drought

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Your Health

Some Patients Say Life After Lasik Not Perfect

by Allison Aubrey

Some Patients Say Life After Lasik Not Perfect

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Economy

Fed Waits to See Results of Rate Cuts, Tax Rebates

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Law

Birmingham Mayor Faces Charges over Bond Deals

by Tanya Ott

Birmingham Mayor Faces Charges over Bond Deals

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National

Poll: Fewer U.S. Immigrants Sending Money Home

by Jennifer Ludden

Poll: Fewer U.S. Immigrants Sending Money Home

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World

Italy's IRS Posts Citizens' Income Online

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Election 2008

McCain Visits Three Key States in One Day

by Scott Horsley

McCain Visits Three Key States in One Day

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Election 2008

Parsing the Generational Divide for Democrats

by Mara Liasson

Parsing the Generational Divide for Democrats

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World

Security Progress in Baghdad Draws Entrepreneurs

by Eric Westervelt

Security Progress in Baghdad Draws Entrepreneurs

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Election 2008

Clinton Keeps Cool on Fox's 'O'Reilly Factor'

by David Folkenflik , Steve Inskeep

Clinton Keeps Cool on Fox's 'O'Reilly Factor'

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National

LAPD Officer: May Day Mistakes Won't Be Repeated

by Carrie Kahn

LAPD Officer: May Day Mistakes Won't Be Repeated

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The Impact of War

Army Hospitals Struggle to Stop Drug Overdoses

by Joseph Shapiro

Army Hospitals Struggle to Stop Drug Overdoses

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Election 2008

Reid: Let Primaries Run Before Deciding Nominee

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National

Small Towns in N.J. Told to Merge or Face Cuts

by Nancy Solomon

Small Towns in N.J. Told to Merge or Face Cuts

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Election 2008

Superdelegate Swings Vote from Clinton to Obama

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Diversions

Sweden's Road Signs to Get Feminine Silhouettes

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Diversions

Blaine Breaks Breath-Holding Record on 'Oprah'

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