Middle East

Abbas Takes Oath

by Julie McCarthy

Abbas Takes Oath as Palestinian President

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National

Graner Awaits Sentence

by Jackie Northam

Graner Awaits Sentence in Abu Ghraib Abuse Case

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World

Iraqi Election Plans Cloudy

by Emily Harris

Iraqi Election Plans Remain Cloudy

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National

S.C. Crash Stirs Rail Safety Concerns

by Libby Lewis

S.C. Crash Stirs Rail Safety Concerns

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From Our Listeners

Letters: The Donnas and Caffeine

by Scott Simon

Letters: The Donnas and Caffeine

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Obituaries

The Legacy of Linguist Michel Thomas

by Scott Simon

The Legacy of Linguist Michel Thomas

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Sports

NFL Playoffs Enter Round Two

by Scott Simon

NFL Playoffs Enter Round Two

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Author Interviews

A Harrowing Kayak Expedition in Tibet

by Scott Simon

A Harrowing Kayak Expedition in Tibet

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Music

Pinataland: Musical History

by Scott Simon

Pinataland: Musical History

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Analysis

Week in Review: Iraq, Graner, Abbas

by Daniel Schorr , Scott Simon

Week in Review: Iraq, Graner, Abbas

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Simon Says

Sharing the Stage with Dr. King

by Scott Simon

Sharing the Stage with Dr. King

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Space

Photos Show Orange Titan

by Richard Harris

Color Photos Reveal Details of Titan's Surface

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World

Election Divides Iraqi Voters, Families

by Deborah Amos

Election Divides Iraqi Voters, Families

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World

Short Hair in North Korea

by Scott Simon

Short Hair in North Korea

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Health Care

Diagnosing Malpractice Insurance Rates

by Scott Simon

Diagnosing Malpractice Insurance Rates

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Education

Making a Study of Road Kill

by Scott Simon

Making a Study of Road Kill

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Author Interviews

'Hatless Jack' Tracks the Demise of the Fedora

by Scott Simon

'Hatless Jack' Tracks the Demise of the Fedora

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Pop Culture

'American Dreams' Takes '60s to a New Generation

'American Dreams' Takes '60s to a New Generation

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Pop Culture

Disco Hit 'YMCA' to Stay at Smithsonian

by Scott Simon

Disco Hit 'YMCA' to Stay at Smithsonian

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