Morning Edition for October 26, 2012 : NPR

Do Political Ads Actually Work?

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Obama Campaign Expected To Top $1B In Fundraising

by Peter Overby

Obama Campaign Expected To Top $1B In Fundraising

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The Future Of 'Short Attention Span Theater'

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Detroit Tigers Look To Regroup In World Series

by Tom Goldman

Detroit Tigers Look To Regroup In World Series

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President Embraces 'Obamacare'; What Would Romney Do?

During a campaign speech at Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester, N.H., Oct. 18, President Obama once again embraced the term "Obamacare" while discussing the Affordable Care Act. Darren McCollester/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

President Embraces 'Obamacare'; What Would Romney Do?

by Julie Rovner

President Embraces 'Obamacare'; What Would Romney Do?

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Energy Independence Wouldn't Make Gasoline Any Cheaper

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Planet Money

Energy Independence Wouldn't Make Gasoline Any Cheaper

by David Kestenbaum

Energy Independence Wouldn't Make Gasoline Any Cheaper

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Books

Publishers Random House, Penguin In Merger Talks

by Lynn Neary

Publishers Random House, Penguin In Merger Talks

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Technology

What Windows 8 Could Mean For You

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Business

Iconic British Cab Company Is On The Skids

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Elections

President Obama Stops In Chicago To Vote Early

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President Obama Stops In Chicago To Vote Early

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Elections

Romney Hits Campaign Trail In Ohio

by Ari Shapiro

Romney Hits Campaign Trail In Ohio

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Middle East

Many Have Doubts Over Syria Cease-Fire

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After 30 Years Of Surgeries, Doctor And Patient Dance

Marcela Gaviria met Dr. Dempsey Springfield when she was 12, and he performed an operation to save her leg from complications from cancer. Since then, he's performed countless operations on her. StoryCorps hide caption

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After 30 Years Of Surgeries, Doctor And Patient Dance

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Animals

Hey, Sexy Dino, Show Me Your Feathers

by Christopher Joyce

Hey, Sexy Dino, Show Me Your Feathers

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Science

Study Linking Aspartame, Cancer Causes Controversy

by Allison Aubrey

Study Linking Aspartame, Cancer Causes Controversy

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Politics

The Roles Of Church And Voting In Abortion Debate

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Movies

Chess Prodigies Shine In 'Brooklyn Castle'

by Kenneth Turan

Chess Prodigies Shine In 'Brooklyn Castle'

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'Sábado Gigante' Celebrates 50 With Lots Of Variety

Mario Kreutzberger, aka Don Francisco, has served as host of Sábado Gigante since the show's debut in 1962. The variety show will mark its 50th anniversary on Saturday. Alan Diaz/AP hide caption

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Television

'Sábado Gigante' Celebrates 50 With Lots Of Variety

by Mandalit del Barco

'Sábado Gigante' Celebrates 50 With Lots Of Variety

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Strange News

Jail Inmates Sue For Access To Dental Floss

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Strange News

Shark Surprises Golfers In Southern California

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