Morning Edition for September 18, 2009 : NPR

Amid Opposition, Obama Keeps Talking Health Care

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China, U.S. At Odds Over Tariffs

by Adam Davidson , Renee Montagne

China, U.S. At Odds Over Tariffs

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Novelist Visualizes Houston's Past, And Its Future

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Novelist Visualizes Houston's Past, And Its Future

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California Faces Federal Judges On Prison Gridlock

by Ina Jaffe

California Faces Federal Judges On Prison Gridlock

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Neil Patrick Harris Steps Into The Spotlight

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Neil Patrick Harris Steps Into The Spotlight

by Elizabeth Blair

Neil Patrick Harris Steps Into The Spotlight

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Love At First Longing For 'Star'-Crossed Lovers

"Now a soft kiss ..." A dying John Keats (Ben Whishaw) locks lips with his "stedfast" muse and secret lover, Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish). Apparition hide caption

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Love At First Longing For 'Star'-Crossed Lovers

by Kenneth Turan

Love At First Longing For 'Star'-Crossed Lovers

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Business

Hotel Housekeepers Protest Mass Firing In Boston

by Phillip Martin

Hotel Housekeepers Protest Mass Firing In Boston

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Books

A Blockbuster Week For The Publishing Industry

by Lynn Neary

A Blockbuster Week For The Publishing Industry

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Business

Microsoft Files Suits Against 'Malvertisers'

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National

Mayor's Dilemma: Can Houston Grow And Be Green?

by Steve Inskeep

Mayor's Dilemma: Can Houston Grow And Be Green?

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Religion

High School Football And Ramadan

by Jamie Tarabay

High School Football And Ramadan

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StoryCorps

Grandfather And Grandson Struggle With Coming Out

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Business

Business Matchmaking In Chicago

by Adriene Hill

Business Matchmaking In Chicago

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World

New View Of Iranian Threat Key To Missile Decision

by Mike Shuster

New View Of Iranian Threat Key To Missile Decision

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World

Allies' Reaction Mixed As U.S. Alters Missile Defense Plan

by Eric Westervelt

Allies' Reaction Mixed As U.S. Alters Missile Defense Plan

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Coco Chanel: The Orphan Who Transformed Fashion

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Movies

Coco Chanel: The Orphan Who Transformed Fashion

by Susan Stamberg

Coco Chanel: The Orphan Who Transformed Fashion

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Diversions

London's Tube Puts Thames Back On The Map

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Diversions

Norway Finds Cows On Mattresses Give More Milk

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