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U.S. Airstrikes In Afghanistan Ignite Controversy

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World

India's Election May Empower 'Queen Of The Dalits'

by Philip Reeves

India's Election May Empower 'Queen Of The Dalits'

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Raga Mishra Bhairavi: Alap Kronos Quartet

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Ya Habibi Ta'ala Various

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Pakistan, Taliban Fighting Intensifies In Swat Valley

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Pakistan, Taliban Fighting Intensifies In Swat Valley

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Politics

Commemorative Measures: Lawmakers' Busywork

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Commemorative Measures: Lawmakers' Busywork

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God Is Love Eleni Mandell

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In the Doorway Eleni Mandell

Law

18,000 Same-Sex Couples Await Ruling In California

by Karen Grigsby Bates

18,000 Same-Sex Couples Await Ruling In California

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Nocturne In D Minor Op. 139 Thomas Barth

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Reverie D'elfs Thomas Barth

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Health

Polio Pioneer Helps Survivors Hold On To Strength

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Polio Pioneer Helps Survivors Hold On To Strength

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Left Hand The Horse's Ha

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Suite española No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7 Various

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British Politicians Face Curb On Expenses

by Rob Gifford

British Politicians Face Curb On Expenses

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Unemployment Grows In Spain, Along With Disparity

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Unemployment Grows In Spain, Along With Disparity

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Business

Panasonic Battles Economy With Deep Discounts

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Calloway Boogie Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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Never on a Sunday Henry Mancini and his Orchestra

Law

Smooth Ride Expected For Supreme Court Nominee

by Nina Totenberg

Smooth Ride Expected For Supreme Court Nominee

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Politics

GOP Struggles To Find Itself

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GOP Struggles To Find Itself

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Partita in E Major Jacques Loussier

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Minuet in G Major Jacques Loussier

Environment

Drought, Politics Trouble Farmers In California

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Drought, Politics Trouble Farmers In California

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Dream Song Erik Friedlander

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Yakima Erik Friedlander

Religion

Pope Arrives In Israel For 5-Day Visit

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Pope Arrives In Israel For 5-Day Visit

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Infra 5 Max Richter

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Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F, Bwv 1047 - Allegro Graham Ashton/ Scottish Ensemble

Space

Special Tools Required For Last Call To Hubble

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Special Tools Required For Last Call To Hubble

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Environment

Tracking Polar Bears, An Environmental Barometer

by Anne Feidt

Tracking Polar Bears, An Environmental Barometer

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"Little Man" Oti Alexandre Desplat

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Daisy's Ballet Career Alexandre Desplat

National

As Requirements Change, Just Who Is An Indian?

by Brian Bull

As Requirements Change, Just Who Is An Indian?

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I Wasn't Talking to You Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile

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This Is the Pig Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile

World

Court In Iran Suspends Journalist's Sentence

Renee Montagne Talks With New York Times Reporter Nazila Fathi On Morning Edition

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Jailed Journalist Leaves Iranian Prison

by Tom Gjelten , Renee Montagne

Tom Gjelten Discusses Saberi's Release On Morning Edition

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Sen. Dorgan: Saberi's Release 'A Great Relief'

North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan Speaks With Renee Montagne On Morning Edition

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Diversions

Basketball Launching On Space Shuttle Mission

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Car Warranty Call Gets Senator's Attention

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