Morning Edition for August 12, 2008 : NPR

Russia Halts Attack, Sets Conditions For Georgia

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World

Russia-Georgia Peace Deal In The Works

by Renee Montagne , Gregory Feifer

Russia-Georgia Peace Deal In The Works

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Movies

Indie Filmmakers: 'Chicken Little Was Right'

by Kim Masters

Indie Filmmakers: 'Chicken Little Was Right'

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Culture

French Thriller 'Tell No One' Gains Momentum In U.S.

by Kenneth Turan

French Thriller 'Tell No One' Gains Momentum In U.S.

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Politics

Pioneers Of U.S.-China Relations Attend Olympics

by Renee Montagne , Juan Williams

Pioneers Of U.S.-China Relations Attend Olympics

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Inside The Games

Live From Beijing: Computer-Enhanced Fireworks

by David Folkenflik

Live From Beijing: Computer-Enhanced Fireworks

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National

A Photo Project's Message: Hello, Neighbor

by Ketzel Levine

A Photo Project's Message: Hello, Neighbor

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Business

Oil Prices Still Falling

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Russia, Georgia Fight Over Breakaway Region

Hackers Target Georgian Government Web Sites

by Cyrus Farivar

Hackers Target Georgian Government Web Sites

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Business

New Services Infiltrate Evolving 411 Market

by Yuki Noguchi

New Services Infiltrate Evolving 411 Market

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Election 2008

McCain, Obama Campaigns Charge For Yard Signs

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Russia, Georgia Fight Over Breakaway Region

U.N. Tries To Craft Resolution On Georgia Conflict

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Inside The Games

Women's Gymnastics A Key U.S.-China Rivalry

by Frank Langfitt

Women's Gymnastics A Key U.S.-China Rivalry

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World

U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout

by Jackie Northam

U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout

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Opinion

Pre-Wedding Battle Of Wits In Rwanda

by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

Pre-Wedding Battle Of Wits In Rwanda

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Election 2008

Obama Campaign Hopes To Turn Red Virginia Blue

by Brian Naylor

Obama Campaign Hopes To Turn Red Virginia Blue

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National

Internet Cartoon Pays Off For Kansas Candidate

by Maria Carter

Internet Cartoon Pays Off For Kansas Candidate

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Crime In The City

Mystery And Decay In An Ancient, Occupied City

by Eric Westervelt

Mystery And Decay In An Ancient, Occupied City

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Russia, Georgia Fight Over Breakaway Region

Medvedev: Russia To End Military Action In Georgia

by Renee Montagne , Ivan Watson , Gregory Feifer

Ivan Watson, Gregory Feifer and Renee Montagne talk about the conflict on 'Morning Edition'

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Diversions

The Ruby Roman: Japan's Colossal New Grape

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Diversions

Muggles A Step Closer To Creating Invisibility Cloak

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