Morning Edition for October 28, 2013 : NPR

The Slow, Uneven Rebuilding After Superstorm Sandy

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The Slow, Uneven Rebuilding After Superstorm Sandy

by Joel Rose

The Slow, Uneven Rebuilding After Superstorm Sandy

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Eastern Ports Spend Billions, But Will New Ships Come?

by Greg Allen

Eastern Ports Spend Billions, But Will New Ships Come?

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Phone-Hacking Trial Begins In U.K.

by Philip Reeves , Renee Montagne

Phone-Hacking Trial Begins In U.K.

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A Churchill 'Quote' That U.S. Politicians Will Never Surrender

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A Churchill 'Quote' That U.S. Politicians Will Never Surrender

by Scott Horsley

A Churchill 'Quote' That U.S. Politicians Will Never Surrender

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Red Sox Even World Series With 4-2 Win Over Cardinals

by Tom Goldman

Red Sox Even World Series With 4-2 Win Over Cardinals

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Recipe For Strong Teen Bones: Exercise, Calcium And Vitamin D

by Patti Neighmond

Recipe For Strong Teen Bones: Exercise, Calcium And Vitamin D

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Some Health Screenings May Harm More Than Help

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Shots - Health News

Some Health Screenings May Harm More Than Help

by Jenny Gold

Some Health Screenings May Harm More Than Help

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Economy

Bitcoin ATM Set To Go Into Operation In Canada

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National

How Fracking's Ups And Downs Affect Pennsylvania's Economy

by Marie Cusick

How Fracking's Ups And Downs Affect Pennsylvania's Economy

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Business

Halloween Is For The Dogs

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Politics

Bill Clinton Stumps For McAuliffe In Virginia Governor Race

by Brian Naylor

Bill Clinton Stumps For McAuliffe In Virginia Governor Race

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Politics

Can A Budget Deal Happen By December?

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A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

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All Tech Considered

A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

by Martin Kaste

A Look Into Facebook's Potential To Recognize Anybody's Face

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Music

Influential Musician Lou Reed Dies

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Middle East

Saudi Women Get In Driver's Seat To Protest Ban

by Deborah Amos , Steve Inskeep

Saudi Women Get In Driver's Seat To Protest Ban

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Europe

Spying Allegations Rock U.S.-German Relations

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Moving In With Manufacturers, Amazon Delivers A New Approach

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Business

Moving In With Manufacturers, Amazon Delivers A New Approach

by Yuki Noguchi

Moving In With Manufacturers, Amazon Delivers A New Approach

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Music Interviews

Arcade Fire On Its Brand-New Beat

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Arcade Fire On Its Brand-New Beat

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Strange News

New Venezuelan Ministry Focuses On 'Supreme Social Happiness'

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Strange News

What Employees Will Say To Get A Sick Day

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