Morning Edition for August 1, 2008 : NPR

National

Conflicts Arise As Intelligence Community Expands

by Tom Gjelten

Conflicts Arise As Intelligence Community Expands

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Minneapolis Bridge Collapses

Minnesota Marks 1 Year Since Fatal Bridge Collapse

by Tom Weber

Minnesota Marks 1 Year Since Fatal Bridge Collapse

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Sick Days, Saving Energy, Visas, Comics

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National

Yosemite Visitors, Businesses See Upside Of Wildfire

by Sasha Khoka

Yosemite Visitors, Businesses See Upside Of Wildfire

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The Impact of War

Deaths Decline In Iraq; Afghanistan Fight Intensifies

by Renee Montagne , Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Deaths Decline In Iraq; Afghanistan Fight Intensifies

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World

New Report Says Aid For Iraqi Refugees Lacking

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Business

General Motors Announces $15 B Quarterly Loss

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Economy

July Jobs Report: 51,000 Lost

by Chris Arnold

Chris Arnold reports on 'Morning Edition'

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Business

Crocs Losing Foothold Among Young Consumers

by Jeff Brady

Crocs Losing Foothold Among Young Consumers

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Business

US Airways Starts Charging For Soft Drinks

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Election 2008

Campaign Roundup: Obama, McCain Trading Jabs

by Renee Montagne , Mara Liasson

Campaign Roundup: Obama, McCain Trading Jabs

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The Republican Convention

Parties Test New Methods In Writing Platforms

by Martin Kaste

Parties Test New Methods In Writing Platforms

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Space

NASA's Phoenix Lander Confirms Ice Exists On Mars

by Joe Palca

NASA's Phoenix Lander Confirms Ice Exists On Mars

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Health

House Panel Grills FDA On Salmonella Probe

by Joanne Silberner

House Panel Grills FDA On Salmonella Probe

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StoryCorps

For A Mother And Son, Living And Loving Openly

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Politics

Energy Plans Unresolved As Congress Recesses

by David Welna

Energy Plans Unresolved As Congress Recesses

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World

Pakistan Denies Aiding Indian Embassy Attack

by Renee Montagne , Jackie Northam

Pakistan Denies Aiding Indian Embassy Attack

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China Rising: China's Influence in Africa

Army Of Shopowners Paved China's Way In Africa

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Army Of Shopowners Paved China's Way In Africa

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Author Interviews

Self-Published 'Lace Reader' Began As A Dream

by Lynn Neary

Self-Published 'Lace Reader' Began As A Dream

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Books

'Harry Potter' Author Pens Tales For Charity

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National

Death Of Suspect In Anthrax Attacks Called Suicide

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Diversions

Ex-Olympian Startles Shoppers On His 80th Birthday

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Diversions

U.N. Urges Skimpier Clothing To Save Cash In N.Y.

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