Morning Edition for February 14, 2011 : NPR

Egyptians Next Demand: Better Pay, Conditions

by Corey Flintoff , Renee Montagne

Egyptians Next Demand: Better Pay, Conditions

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Changes In Jordan May Lead To Criticizing Monarchy

by Philip Reeves

Changes In Jordan May Lead To Criticizing Monarchy

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Broadway's 'Spider-Man' Is All About Superlatives

by Jeff Lunden

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' Is All About Superlatives

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Orioles Mourn Death Of Clubhouse Figure

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Why Is Gas Cheaper In Midwest? Thank Canada

Drivers in the middle of the country have gotten a break on gas prices because of bargain-priced oil coming in from Canada. Monika Wisniewska/iStockphoto.com hide caption

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Why Is Gas Cheaper In Midwest? Thank Canada

by Jeff Brady

Why Is Gas Cheaper In Midwest? Thank Canada

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To Win Toddler Food Battles, Take A Softer Approach

Fountain, the 3-year-old son of NPR member station reporter Sarah Varney, doesn't seem to have much interest in eating healthy foods. Sarah Varney for NPR hide caption

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To Win Toddler Food Battles, Take A Softer Approach

by Sarah Varney

To Win Toddler Food Battles, Take A Softer Approach

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For Kids, Self-Control Factors Into Future Success

Niklas Capps gets ready for recess at Clara Barton Center for Children in Cabin John, Md., Feb. 11. Teachers at the school focus on promoting self-control. Maggie Starbard/NPR hide caption

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For Kids, Self-Control Factors Into Future Success

by Nancy Shute

For Kids, Self-Control Factors Into Future Success

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Budget Battle Brewing On Capitol Hill

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Dating In The 'Office' Can Be A Collision Course

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Greeting Cards That Celebrate A Rainbow Of Loves

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Greeting Cards That Celebrate A Rainbow Of Loves

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Greeting Cards That Celebrate A Rainbow Of Loves

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For Egyptians, Trust Is Key As Army Takes Lead

Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, 76, talks to anti-government protesters in Tahrir Square on Feb. 4. Tantawi now heads the military council running Egypt. Khaled Desoukia/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East

For Egyptians, Trust Is Key As Army Takes Lead

by Eric Westervelt

For Egyptians, Trust Is Key As Army Takes Lead

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Analysis

Obama's Egypt Policy Attacked By Some Republicans

by Cokie Roberts , Renee Montagne

Obama's Egypt Policy Attacked By Some Republicans

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It's All Politics

Rumsfeld Offers No Apologies For War Decisions

by Frank James

Rumsfeld Offers No Apologies For War Decisions

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Music News

Lady Antebellum Leads Grammy Winners With 5 Awards

by Mandalit del Barco

Lady Antebellum Leads Grammy Winners With 5 Awards

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Politics

Obama Promises Budget To Reduce Deficit

by Scott Horsley , Steve Inskeep

Obama Promises Budget To Reduce Deficit

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On 'Jeopardy!' It's Man Vs. This Machine

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Science

On 'Jeopardy!' It's Man Vs. This Machine

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

On 'Jeopardy!' It's Man Vs. This Machine

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Nigella's Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Dinner Date

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Valentine's Day

Nigella's Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Dinner Date

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Anti-Government Protests Roil Egypt

Celebration Gives Way To Wariness In Egypt

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Strange News

Eggcellent: Gaga Makes Unusual Grammy Entrance

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National

Brewery Waste Transformed Into Natural Gas

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