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Election 2008

Obama Selects Biden For Democratic Ticket

NPR's Ina Jaffe talks with Scott Simon about Obama's choice on 'Weekend Edition Saturday'

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Election 2008

Analysis: Biden Choice Shows Obama's Pragmatism

NPR's Mara Liasson offers analysis of the Biden selection on 'Weekend Edition Saturday'

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Election 2008

Clinton Delegate: Biden A 'Great Choice'

Clinton Delegate: Biden A 'Great Choice'

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Zardari: Goal As President Would Be Full Democracy

Zardari: Goal As President Would Be Full Democracy

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Diversions

Canadian Porn Company Focuses On Local Content

Canadian Porn Company Focuses On Local Content

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National

Voluntary Deportation Program Ends

Voluntary Deportation Program Ends

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National

Daughter Of Immigrants Defies Odds, Stereotypes

by Claudio Sanchez

Daughter Of Immigrants Defies Odds, Stereotypes

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Diversions

If Bigfoot Isn't In Georgia, Where Is He?

If Bigfoot Isn't In Georgia, Where Is He?

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Music News

Cuban Symphony Changes Tune

by Reese Erlich

Cuban Symphony Changes Tune

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Environment

Eco-Camp Offers Lessons On Alternative Fuels

by Jenny Gold

Eco-Camp Offers Lessons On Alternative Fuels

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Books

'Clarice' Author Spills The Beans About Her Success

'Clarice' Author Spills The Beans About Her Success

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Election 2008

Week In Review: Obama's Running Mate

Week In Review: Obama's Running Mate

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Simon Says

News That Isn't Obama's VP Pick

News That Isn't Obama's VP Pick

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Economy

'Dr. Doom' Economist's Dire Warnings Proved Right

'Dr. Doom' Economist's Dire Warnings Proved Right

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Music Interviews

A Vice President's Hit Song

A Vice President's Hit Song

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Echoes of 1968

1968 Chicago Riot Left Mark On Political Protests

1968 Chicago Riot Left Mark On Political Protests

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Election 2008

A Republican Offers Advice To Denver Delegates

A Republican Offers Advice To Denver Delegates

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China As Host Country

As Olympics Draw To A Close, A Look At The Host

As Olympics Draw To A Close, A Look At The Host

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Reporter's Notebook

A Moment Of Loss For Women's Water Polo Team

by Howard Berkes

A Moment Of Loss For Women's Water Polo Team

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Music Interviews

Tito Puente's Self-Titled Masterwork Examined

Tito Puente's Self-Titled Masterwork Examined

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