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Politics

Compromise on Detainee Bill Leaves Much Unclear

by Scott Simon , Ari Shapiro

Compromise on Detainee Bill Leaves Much Unclear

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World

Afghan Leader Wants Canada's Troops to Stay

by Richard Reynolds

Afghan Leader Wants Canada's Troops to Stay

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Author Interviews

A Reporter's View of 'Imperial Life' in Iraq

A Reporter's View of 'Imperial Life' in Iraq

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Performing Arts

A Greek View of War's Tragedy: 'The Persians'

by Margot Adler

A Greek View of War's Tragedy: 'The Persians'

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National

Mario Wallenda Returns to the High Wire

Mario Wallenda Returns to the High Wire

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Artists Mount Orange Alert in Detroit's Slums

Artists Mount Orange Alert in Detroit's Slums

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Performing Arts

Live, from Paris, It's 'Ben Hur'

by Anita Elash

Live, from Paris, It's 'Ben Hur'

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Movies

Will Films of Peter Watkins Find New Audience?

Will Films of Peter Watkins Find New Audience?

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Pop Culture

'Toynbee Tiles' Mystery Resurrected in Philly

'Toynbee Tiles' Mystery Resurrected in Philly

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Analysis

Week in Review: Detainee Bill; Chavez; Allen's Heritage

by Scott Simon , Juan Williams

Week in Review: Detainee Bill; Chavez; Allen's Heritage

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Simon Says

A Heritage Revealed

A Heritage Revealed

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News

Fund Aims for Central Uranium Supply

Fund Aims for Central Uranium Supply

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Study Shows Vulnerability of Voting Machines

Study Shows Vulnerability of Voting Machines

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National

A Fly-Along with the Pot Patrol

by Austen Jenkins

A Fly-Along with the Pot Patrol

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Tent Training, Surf Spot, Film Endings

Letters: Tent Training, Surf Spot, Film Endings

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Education

'STRIVE' Program Yields First Five Grads

by Susan Sharon

'STRIVE' Program Yields First Five Grads

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Music

Shostakovich, Man of Many Variations

Shostakovich, Man of Many Variations

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