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Middle East

Israel Bombards Gaza, At Least 140 Dead

by Eric Westervelt , Scott Simon

Israel Bombards Gaza, At Least 140 Dead

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Analysis

Can Obama Fix The Ailing Economy?

Can Obama Fix The Ailing Economy?

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Simon Says

A Christmas Story For The Times

A Christmas Story For The Times

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World

Africa: Year In Review

by Gwen Thompkins , Ofeibea Quist-Arcton , Scott Simon

Africa: Year In Review

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Obituaries

Miriam Makeba: The Voice Of 'World Music'

Miriam Makeba: The Voice Of 'World Music'

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Music Interviews

'Hard Day's Night': A Mathematical Mystery Tour

Listen Now: Hear The Interview With Math Guy Keith Devlin

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Technology

Ode To VHS

Ode To VHS

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Music

Never Too Late To Learn An Instrument

by Brigid McCarthy

Never Too Late To Learn An Instrument

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Books

'Mrs. Astor Regrets': Fairytale Turned Nightmare

'Mrs. Astor Regrets': Fairytale Turned Nightmare

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Analysis

Year In Review With Daniel Schorr

Year In Review With Daniel Schorr

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National

Report Criticizes Record Of Sheriff-Turned-TV Star

Report Criticizes Record Of Sheriff-Turned-TV Star

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Sports

Sneakers Force NBA Uniform Change

Sneakers Force NBA Uniform Change

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Sports

Make-Or-Break Games For NFL

Make-Or-Break Games For NFL

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Environment

Driver Wants NASCAR To Go Green

Driver Wants NASCAR To Go Green

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Politics

The Youth Vote: Presidential Tally

The Youth Vote: Presidential Tally

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Totenberg Carols, Ballet Class, Pinkwater

Letters: Totenberg Carols, Ballet Class, Pinkwater

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Culture

One Artist's Secret To Success

by Alison Bryce

One Artist's Secret To Success

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Marin Alsop on Music

Copland: Early Music From America's Composer

Copland: Early Music From America's Composer

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