Morning Edition for August 5, 2010 : NPR

Well Plugged, Washington Breathes Sigh Of Relief

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Gulf Oil Spill: Containment And Clean Up

Gulf Residents Not Sure Leak's Worst Is Over

by Debbie Elliott

Gulf Residents Not Sure Leak's Worst Is Over

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Mexico's Vacation Paradise Marred By Drug Carnage

Acapulco, Mexico's celebrated coastal resort, was once a destination for Hollywood stars, but now struggles to attract foreign tourists frightened by drug-related violence. Jason Beaubien/NPR hide caption

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Latin America

Mexico's Vacation Paradise Marred By Drug Carnage

by Jason Beaubien

Mexico's Vacation Paradise Marred By Drug Carnage

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National

Lucky Student Doesn't Overlook 4-Leaf Clovers

by Ari Daniel

Lucky Student Doesn't Overlook 4-Leaf Clovers

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Africa

Kenya Poised To Adopt New Constitution

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Asia

Tensions Rise As China Launches Show Of Force

by Louisa Lim

Tensions Rise As China Launches Show Of Force

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Latin America

Wyclef Jean Ponders A Run At Haiti's Presidency

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Business

Investors Buy Rangers, Billionaires Donate Funds

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Investigations

Methane Monitors Recovered In Mine Blast Probe

by Howard Berkes

Methane Monitors Recovered In Mine Blast Probe

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Business

High Schoolers Enjoy CSI Summer Camp

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Law

California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned

by Mina Kim

California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned

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National

Will Gay Marriage Ruling Be A Ripple Or Tsunami?

by Tovia Smith

Will Gay Marriage Ruling Be A Ripple Or Tsunami?

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Consumers Still Skittish About Gulf Seafood

Signs like this one in a Metairie, Louisiana grocery store are trying to send a message to customers about Gulf seafood. Chris Graythen/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Consumers Still Skittish About Gulf Seafood

by April Fulton

Consumers Still Skittish About Gulf Seafood

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Economy

Jobless Report To Underscore Longterm Unemployed

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Middle East

Despite Bluster, U.S., Iran, May Be Open To Talks

by Mike Shuster

Despite Bluster, U.S., Iran, May Be Open To Talks

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A Spirit Of Survival Amid Devastating Pakistan Floods

Local residents travel down a flooded road in in the hard-hit district of Nowshera in northwest Pakistan. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images hide caption

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Asia

A Spirit Of Survival Amid Devastating Pakistan Floods

by Julie McCarthy

A Spirit Of Survival Amid Devastating Pakistan Floods

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For its latest album, Blue Eyed Black Boy, Balkan Beat Box collaborated with Roma musicians. Ran Golani hide caption

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Music Interviews

Balkan Beat Box: A Fusion Of Cultures

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Balkan Beat Box: A Fusion Of Cultures

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Strange News

Parasailing Donkey To Fly No More

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Strange News

Undecided: Posthumous Pardon For Billy The Kid

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