Weekend Edition Saturday for August 9, 2008 : NPR

Olympics' Start Marked By Fatal Stabbing

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China As Host Country

Evicted Beijingers Weigh In On Olympics

by Louisa Lim

Evicted Beijingers Weigh In On Olympics

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Russia, Georgia Fight Over Breakaway Region

Violence Escalates In Georgia

by Scott Simon , Gregory Feifer

Violence Escalates In Georgia

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Politics

What's In Store For Edwards Now?

by Adam Hochberg

What's In Store For Edwards Now?

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Election 2008

Former Bush Adviser Analyzes Obama Economics

by Scott Simon

Former Bush Adviser Analyzes Obama Economics

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Election 2008

Former Clinton Adviser Analyzes McCain Economics

by Scott Simon

Former Clinton Adviser Analyzes McCain Economics

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National

Goldfarb Vs. Goldfarb: A Tale Of One Name

by Scott Simon

Goldfarb Vs. Goldfarb: A Tale Of One Name

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National

Remembering The Birth Of Superman

by David C. Barnett

Remembering The Birth Of Superman

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Science

The Science Behind Sleight Of Hand

by Scott Simon

The Science Behind Sleight Of Hand

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Music Interviews

A U.S. Ambassador's Parting Gift To Paraguay

by Scott Simon

A U.S. Ambassador's Parting Gift To Paraguay

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News Analysis

Week In Review: Olympics, Georgia, Edwards

by Daniel Schorr

Week In Review: Olympics, Georgia, Edwards

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Reporter's Notebook

Weighing The Options In The Face Of Corruption

by Jason Beaubien

Weighing The Options In The Face Of Corruption

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Sports

Mulling The Beijing Games

by Scott Simon

Mulling The Beijing Games

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The Impact of War

Textbook Details Progress In Wartime Surgery

by Scott Simon

Textbook Details Progress In Wartime Surgery

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World

Looking Back On Myanmar 20 Years Later

by Scott Simon

Looking Back On Myanmar 20 Years Later

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National

NRA Spy Penetrates Gun Control Movement

by Scott Simon

NRA Spy Penetrates Gun Control Movement

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National

Dutch Teacher Stumbles Upon A Space 'Ghost'

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Inside The Games

Basketball's 'Redeem Team' Eyes Gold in Beijing

by Scott Simon

Basketball's 'Redeem Team' Eyes Gold in Beijing

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Books

Author Examines Gay Athletes

by Scott Simon

Author Examines Gay Athletes

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Music Interviews

Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio

by Jeff Lunden

Simone Weil Brought To Life In New Oratorio

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