Weekend Edition Saturday for December 9, 2006 : NPR

Congress Ends Lame-Duck Session at Loose Ends

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News

Advice for Gates from an Ex-Defense Chief

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National

Getting Burmese Atrocities on Camera

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World

Investigators Seek Motives in Poisoning Case

by Gregory Feifer

Investigators Seek Motives in Poisoning Case

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Games & Humor

Ambassador Bolton's Next Task?

by Scott Simon

Ambassador Bolton's Next Task?

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Obituaries

Bob Sampson Rose Above Muscular Dystrophy

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Performing Arts

'Hizzoner' Recalls the Reign of Mayor Daley

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Politics

A Five-Day Work Week for Congress?

by Julie Rovner

A Five-Day Work Week for Congress?

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Books

'The Book of Dave': A Cabbie's Review

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Art & Design

Capturing the 'Dark Side' of Ellis Island

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Analysis

Week in Review: Iraq Study Group

by Scott Simon , Daniel Schorr

Week in Review: Iraq Study Group

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Politics

A Melancholy Transition on Capitol Hill

by Peter Overby

A Melancholy Transition on Capitol Hill

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Simon Says

The Heroism of James Kim

by Scott Simon

The Heroism of James Kim

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World

Blood Money and Iraqi Tribal Justice

by Jamie Tarabay

Blood Money and Iraqi Tribal Justice

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Author Interviews

'Heartless Stone' Tracks Rough Diamond Trade

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Pop Culture

In Praise of Chain Stores

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Pop Culture

It's No Mystery: Rent Hike Kills Conspiracy Museum

by Wade Goodwyn

It's No Mystery: Rent Hike Kills Conspiracy Museum

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Sports

Long Snapper, Low Rating

by Scott Simon

Long Snapper, Low Rating

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Movies

Ensemble Films Fill the Screen with Cameos

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Culture

Stallone Brings 'Rocky' Off the Canvas

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