Morning Edition for May 11, 2012 : NPR

JPMorgan Chase Loses $2 Billion In Risky Trades

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Freddie Mac Names Retired JPMorgan Official CEO

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Where Teenagers Run The Economy

by Jacob Goldstein

Where Teenagers Run The Economy

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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Plans To Fight DOJ Lawsuit

by Ted Robbins

Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Plans To Fight DOJ Lawsuit

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Obama, Romney In The Ring For Nevada's Latino Vote

Caroline Maya, a 21-year-old college student, registers to vote for the first time at the Latinos for Obama booth outside the Grand Sierra Casino in Reno, Nev., Saturday. David Welna/NPR hide caption

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Obama, Romney In The Ring For Nevada's Latino Vote

by David Welna

Obama, Romney In The Ring For Nevada's Latino Vote

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Major League Dreams

White Sox Groom Saladino For Big League Play

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Middle East

Egyptians Captivated By Televised Presidential Debate

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Egyptians Captivated By Televised Presidential Debate

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World

Rabbani: Afghans Are Tired Of War, They Want Peace

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Business

Sony Shares Fall To Their Lowest Level Since 1980

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Business

Post Office Reports Another Quarter Of Losses

by Yuki Noguchi

Post Office Reports Another Quarter Of Losses

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Happy Renters Stay On Homeownership Sidelines

by Curt Nickisch

Happy Renters Stay On Homeownership Sidelines

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Consumers To Spend More On Mom This Mother's Day

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Politics

Pew Poll: More Americans Support Gay Marriage

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Same Bible, Different Verdict On Gay Marriage

While liberal Christians argue the Bible should be interpreted as society changes, conservatives argue for a more literal reading, leading to differences in belief about God and homosexuality. Jonathan Gibby/Getty Images hide caption

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Same Bible, Different Verdict On Gay Marriage

by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Same Bible, Different Verdict On Gay Marriage

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Politics

Rep. Michele Bachmann Gives Up Swiss Citizenship

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National

Chicago Prepares For 2012 NATO Summit

by Cheryl Corley

Chicago Prepares For 2012 NATO Summit

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StoryCorps

A Mother And Son, And 'The Good Side Of Things'

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A Mother And Son, And 'The Good Side Of Things'

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National

Chefs Fight California's Foie Gras Ban

by Rachael Myrow

Chefs Fight California's Foie Gras Ban

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Elections

Romney Apologizes For High School Bullying Incident

by David Greene , Ari Shapiro

Romney Apologizes For High School Bullying Incident

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Politics

Candidates Must Juggle Inconsistent Economic Data

by Tamara Keith , Scott Horsley

Candidates Must Juggle Inconsistent Economic Data

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Deford: How Sportswriting Has Changed 'Over Time'

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Deford: How Sportswriting Has Changed 'Over Time'

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Deford: How Sportswriting Has Changed 'Over Time'

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National

18-Month-Old Girl Turns Up On No-Fly List

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National

Alaska Man To Make Uninhabited Island His Home

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