Morning Edition for July 11, 2008 : NPR

NATO Base In Afghanistan Gets Major Expansion

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World

Hundreds More Colombians Remain FARC Captives

by Juan Forero

Hundreds More Colombians Remain FARC Captives

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Movies

'Hellboy II,' Doing Justice To Comics (And Baddies)

by Kenneth Turan

'Hellboy II,' Doing Justice To Comics (And Baddies)

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Music News

Brown Estate In A 'Cold Sweat' Over Image Use

by Cheryl Corley

Brown Estate In A 'Cold Sweat' Over Image Use

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National

Economy Takes Toll On Education Funding

by Larry Abramson

Economy Takes Toll On Education Funding

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Technology

Free Speech In China? Text Me

by Laura Sydell

Free Speech In China? Text Me

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Business

Nielsen Tries To Keep Pace With TV's Evolution

by Kim Masters

Nielsen Tries To Keep Pace With TV's Evolution

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Business

Toyota To Bring Prius Manufacturing To U.S.

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Economy

Retailers Brace For Slump As Rebate Checks Wane

by Wendy Kaufman

Retailers Brace For Slump As Rebate Checks Wane

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Business

Checking Up On Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

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Music News

Grunge Pioneer Sub Pop Records Turns 20

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Election 2008

McCain Adviser: Priority Is Getting Economy Growing

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Election 2008

Who Are The Candidates Considering For VP?

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Your Health

Salmonella Warning Extended To Pepper, Herb

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Environment

Study: Global Coral Crisis Is In Full Bloom

by John Nielsen

Study: Global Coral Crisis Is In Full Bloom

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StoryCorps

Summers Of Learning In The Tobacco Fields

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Business

An Achilles' Heel In Charlotte's Housing Market

by Lisa Miller

An Achilles' Heel In Charlotte's Housing Market

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Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Photo Of Iran's Missile Launch Was Manipulated

Folkenflik talks about the doctored photo with Renee Montagne.

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National

As Domestic Spying Rises, Some Prosecutions Drop

by Ari Shapiro

As Domestic Spying Rises, Some Prosecutions Drop

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Crime In The City

Parker Explores The Shadows Of Boston's Back Bay

by Lynn Neary

Parker Explores The Shadows Of Boston's Back Bay

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Diversions

Germany Considers Voting Rights For Kids

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Diversions

Spicy Lamb Curry Gets Hearts Pounding In London

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