Weekend Edition Saturday for January 9, 2010 : NPR

National Security

Intelligence Agencies Reel From Attempted Christmas Attack

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Politics

Sen. Dodd A Victim Of Anger Over Ethics

by Peter Overby

Sen. Dodd A Victim Of Anger Over Ethics

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Opinion

The Fears That Keep You Awake At Night

by Mary Louise Kelly

The Fears That Keep You Awake At Night

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In Class, Marines Learn Cultural Cost Of Conflict

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Education

In Class, Marines Learn Cultural Cost Of Conflict

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A Chinese Imperial Feast A Year In The Eating

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Asia

A Chinese Imperial Feast A Year In The Eating

by Anthony Kuhn

A Chinese Imperial Feast A Year In The Eating

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From Our Listeners

Your Letters: 2010 And The New Decade

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Author Interviews

'Eat, Pray, Love' Author Journeys To Commitment

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Laura Veirs not only stripped away her band, but also self-released her seventh album, July Flame. David Belisle hide caption

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Music Interviews

Laura Veirs: A 'July Flame' In Winter

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Analysis

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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Politics

For Obama, Steady Unemployment Numbers Disappoint

by Scott Horsley

For Obama, Steady Unemployment Numbers Disappoint

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Obituaries

Survivor Of Two Atom Bombings Dies

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World

Egypt's Role In Renewed Israeli-Palestinian Talks

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National

Tighter Smog Rules No Longer Just An Urban Concern

by David Gorn

Tighter Smog Rules No Longer Just An Urban Concern

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Education

Cheaper Tuition A Disadvantage For In-State Students

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Technology

Web 2.0 Suicide Machine: Erase Your Virtual Life

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Sports

Guns At The Game And Lessons In Sportsmanship

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Memphis Soul Pioneer Willie Mitchell Dies At 81

Mitchell, circa 1970. The music producer's work began in the 1950s and extended into the 21st century. Michael Ochs/Getty Images hide caption

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Music News

Memphis Soul Pioneer Willie Mitchell Dies At 81

by Felix Contreras

Memphis Soul Pioneer Willie Mitchell Dies At 81

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Author Interviews

Kostova's 'Swan Thieves': Art, Love and Crime

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