Morning Edition for June 23, 2008 : NPR

World

Mugabe's Opponent Quits amid Escalating Violence

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Politics

Senate Aims to Slash Bush's Foreign Aid Program

by Michele Kelemen

Senate Aims to Slash Bush's Foreign Aid Program

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The Impact of War

Mothers Bound Together by the Cost of War

by Ari Shapiro , Jim Wildman

Mothers Bound Together by the Cost of War

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Music Interviews

Portuguese Fado and a Few Dirty Tables

by Jerome Socolovsky

Portuguese Fado and a Few Dirty Tables

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Economy

Midwest Flooding Raises Costs of Staple Crops

by Carrie Kahn

Midwest Flooding Raises Costs of Staple Crops

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National

Mississippi River Flood Defense Lacks Funding

by David Kestenbaum

Mississippi River Flood Defense Lacks Funding

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Politics

Members of Congress Meet on Oil Speculation

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World

Saudis Promise Modest Boost in Oil Production

by Curt Nickisch

Saudis Promise Modest Boost in Oil Production

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Business

Mineral Makeup: Is it Really More Natural?

by Kelly Wilkinson

Mineral Makeup: Is it Really More Natural?

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Business

Ads for Candy, Video Game Earn Top Honors

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Election 2008

Analysis: Presidential Campaign Enters New Phase

by Renee Montagne , Cokie Roberts

Analysis: Presidential Campaign Enters New Phase

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Election 2008

NASA Helps Astronauts Cast Ballots from Space

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

NASA Helps Astronauts Cast Ballots from Space

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Profiles: Bound For Beijing

Kenyan-Born Runner Boosts U.S. Olympic Hopes

by Ted Robbins

Kenyan-Born Runner Boosts U.S. Olympic Hopes

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Sports

Federer, Venus Defend Wimbledon Titles

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Obituaries

Iconoclastic Comic George Carlin Dies at 71

by Nate DiMeo

Iconoclastic Comic George Carlin Dies at 71

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Economy

Saudis' Oil Boost May Not Help U.S. Gas Prices

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Economy

Geopolitical Alliances Shift with Rising Oil Prices

by Jackie Northam

Geopolitical Alliances Shift with Rising Oil Prices

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World

Mugabe's Rival Exits Race, Calls Runoff a Sham

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Diversions

Get a Life: Australian Is Selling His

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Diversions

Blackbirds Bombard Pedestrians, Bikers in Chicago

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