Morning Edition for June 2, 2011 : NPR

Al-Qaida Claims It's Involved In Yemeni Battles

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Opposition Tries To Define Syria's Political Future

by Deborah Amos

Opposition Tries To Define Syria's Political Future

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The Scoreboard Doesn't Lie: The Indians Are Winning

Asdrubal Cabrera (left) leads the resurgent Cleveland Indians in hitting. Here, he's congratulated by Travis Buck after crossing home plate. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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The Scoreboard Doesn't Lie: The Indians Are Winning

by Eric Wellman

The Scoreboard Doesn't Lie: The Indians Are Winning

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Novak Djokovic Nears John McEnroe Record

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'Softened' Regulations Issued For For-Profit Schools

by Larry Abramson

'Softened' Regulations Issued For For-Profit Schools

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Contractors Abuse Foreigners Who Staff U.S. Wars

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Returned Combat Veteran: 'Anxiety Trumps Logic'

by Benjamin Tupper

Returned Combat Veteran: 'Anxiety Trumps Logic'

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China-Based Hackers Break Into Google Accounts

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Brazil's Controversial Dam Gets OK To Move Forward

by Juan Forero

Brazil's Controversial Dam Gets OK To Move Forward

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Wal-Mart Makes A Move Into South Africa

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'Bench Mates' Contribute To U.K. Beauty

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Treasury: Debt Default Would Be 'Catastrophic'

by Scott Horsley

Treasury: Debt Default Would Be 'Catastrophic'

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Mitt Romney To Make GOP Presidential Run Official

by Mara Liasson , Mary Louise Kelly

Mitt Romney To Make GOP Presidential Run Official

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Phnom Penh's Feat: Getting Clean Tap Water Flowing

Ek Sonn Chan of Cambodia accepts the 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, in Manila, Philippines. Chan was cited for his "exemplary rehabilitation of a ruined public utility, bringing safe drinking water to a million people in Cambodia's capital city." Bullit Marquez/AP hide caption

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Phnom Penh's Feat: Getting Clean Tap Water Flowing

by Rob Gifford

Phnom Penh's Feat: Getting Clean Tap Water Flowing

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Europe

European Officials Race To Find Source Of E. Coli

by Teri Schultz

European Officials Race To Find Source Of E. Coli

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Mine Safety In America

Merged Company Tries To Retire Massey's Legacy

by Howard Berkes

Merged Company Tries To Retire Massey's Legacy

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National

Report: Global War On Drugs Fails

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Law

DOJ Advocates Change For Crack-Cocaine Offenses

by Carrie Johnson

DOJ Advocates Change For Crack-Cocaine Offenses

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Africa

Gadhafi's Oil Minister Announces He Defected

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson , Renee Montagne

Gadhafi's Oil Minister Announces He Defected

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Health

USDA Food Pyramid To Be Replaced By Plate Graphic

by April Fulton

USDA Food Pyramid To Be Replaced By Plate Graphic

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In Chicago's Schools, Kids Start Day With Breakfast

Students eat breakfast in the classroom at McAuliffe Elementary on Chicago's Northwest Side. The school implemented the Breakfast in the Classroom program voluntarily three years ago. Linda Lutton /WBEZ hide caption

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In Chicago's Schools, Kids Start Day With Breakfast

by Linda Lutton

In Chicago's Schools, Kids Start Day With Breakfast

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National

Talk Of Warrant Spurs Motel Guests To Call Police

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Asia

Tap Shoes May Not Shuffle Off To North Korea

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