Morning Edition for May 9, 2008 : NPR

China's Underground Submarine Base Scrutinized

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World

Cyber Attacks in China Target Activists, Journalists

by Anthony Kuhn

Cyber Attacks in China Target Activists, Journalists

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The Impact of War

Vietnam-Era Vet Reports for Duty

by Kathy Lohr

Vietnam-Era Vet Reports for Duty

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Movies

Summer's Blockbuster Films Seem Promising

by Kenneth Turan

Summer's Blockbuster Films Seem Promising

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National

Do U.S. Crime Rates Rise as Economy Falls?

by Laura Sullivan

Do U.S. Crime Rates Rise as Economy Falls?

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Technology

Water-Cooled Supercomputer Set to Study Climate

by Christopher Joyce

Water-Cooled Supercomputer Set to Study Climate

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World

France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion

by Eleanor Beardsley

France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion

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Diversions

'Mothers' Index' Lists Best Places to Be a Mom

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Politics

House Approves Homeowner-Rescue Legislation

by Chris Arnold

House Approves Homeowner-Rescue Legislation

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Economy

Poll: Most Americans Making Cuts for Gas Prices

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Election 2008

Obama Says Illinois' Gas Tax Holiday Didn't Work

by Scott Horsley

Obama Says Illinois' Gas Tax Holiday Didn't Work

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Diversions

Warren Buffett Reprises Role on 'All My Children'

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Election 2008

Obama Trolls for Support on Capitol Hill

by Don Gonyea

Obama Trolls for Support on Capitol Hill

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Election 2008

Clinton Stretches Her Dollars as Race Stretches On

by Peter Overby

Clinton Stretches Her Dollars as Race Stretches On

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World

Parents Reject Venezuelan President's Curriculum

by Juan Forero

Parents Reject Venezuelan President's Curriculum

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StoryCorps

Remembering 'The Greatest Mom in the World'

Culture

Late-Night Hosts Poised to Play Musical Chairs

by Kim Masters

Late-Night Hosts Poised to Play Musical Chairs

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National

Utah, Ariz. Prosecutors Vow Not to Raid Polygamists

by Howard Berkes

Utah, Ariz. Prosecutors Vow Not to Raid Polygamists

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Music Interviews

Country Crooner Eddy Arnold Dies

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Music Interviews

Passion in Portland: Oregon Chorus Sings 'Aida'

by Ketzel Levine

Passion in Portland: Oregon Chorus Sings 'Aida'

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World

Myanmar Officials Reject Calls to Let In Aid Workers

Officials Reject Calls to Allow Aid Workers

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World

New Violence in Lebanon Resembles Civil War Days

by Renee Montagne , Deborah Amos

New Violence in Lebanon Resembles Civil War Days

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Diversions

Mom: She Works Hard for No Money, Study Says

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Diversions

Read Between the Lines to Find Texas Poet's Verse

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