Morning Edition for May 19, 2008 : NPR

World

U.N. Chief to Visit Cyclone-Ravaged Myanmar

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China Earthquake: A Year Of Recovery

China Begins Mourning Period for Quake Victims

by Anthony Kuhn , Steve Inskeep

China Begins Mourning Period for Quake Victims

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World

Afghans Frustrated by Slow Pace of Development

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Afghans Frustrated by Slow Pace of Development

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World

Italy Considers Special Body to Deal with Gypsies

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italy Considers Special Body to Deal with Gypsies

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Election 2008: Congressional & State Races

Oregon House Speaker, Activist Face Off in Primary

by Ethan Lindsey

Oregon House Speaker, Activist Face Off in Primary

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National

Texas Must Lay Out Plan for Kids from FLDS Sect

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas Must Lay Out Plan for Kids from FLDS Sect

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Business

Microsoft Makes 'Alternative' Proposition to Yahoo

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Technology

Nintendo's Wii Fit Pumps Up 'Active Gaming' Trend

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Technology

British Girl Upset by Wii Fit's 'Fat' Message

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Obama, Clinton Continue Campaigning in Ky., Ore.

by David Greene

Obama, Clinton Continue Campaigning in Ky., Ore.

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Election 2008: Congressional & State Races

Bad Omens for Congressional Republicans?

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World

Spain Battles for Treasure Raised from Shipwreck

by Jerome Socolovsky

Spain Battles for Treasure Raised from Shipwreck

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Movies

Cannes Viewers Get Early Look at 'Indiana Jones'

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Law

High-Profile Track Coach Goes on Trial

by Tom Goldman

High-Profile Track Coach Goes on Trial

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China Earthquake: A Year Of Recovery

Grieving China Observes a Moment of Silence

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China Earthquake: A Year Of Recovery

Chinese Officials Focus on Looming Shortages

by Louisa Lim

Chinese Officials Focus on Looming Shortages

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World

Aid Agencies Warn of Threats to Myanmar's Children

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In Character

Vampire Slayer Buffy Saves Iraq Reporter's Soul

by Jamie Tarabay

Vampire Slayer Buffy Saves Iraq Reporter's Soul

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Music News

Singer Neil Diamond Back on the Charts

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National

A Taser Shoot-out in Colorado

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Science

Hunt for World's Fair Artifacts Turns Up Junk

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