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Voices in the News

Voices in the News

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Politics

Detainee Legislation Driven by Court Decision

Detainee Legislation Driven by Court Decision

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News Analysis

Discovering and Embracing Your Jewish Roots

by Daniel Schorr

Discovering and Embracing Your Jewish Roots

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Religion

Latinas Choosing Islam over Catholicism

by Rachel Martin

Latinas Choosing Islam over Catholicism

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Culture Shock in Tibet

The Barkhor Gives Tibet a Spiritual Anchor

by Anthony Kuhn

The Barkhor Gives Tibet a Spiritual Anchor

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Director's Cuts

Animated Sounds for the Younger Set

Animated Sounds for the Younger Set

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Sunday Puzzle

Mixing Up Six-Letter Words

Mixing Up Six-Letter Words

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From Our Listeners

Letters: The End of Social Studies

Letters: The End of Social Studies

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Author Interviews

Mullen's View from 'The Last Town on Earth'

by Liane Hansen

Mullen's View from 'The Last Town on Earth'

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World

U.S.-Russia Nuclear Scientist Program Losing Power

by Mike Schuster

U.S.-Russia Nuclear Scientist Program Losing Power

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World

Thailand in State of Calm, Despite Military Coup

by Michael Sullivan

Thailand in State of Calm, Despite Military Coup

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World

Europe Grapples with Nazi Past

by Sylvia Poggioli

Europe Grapples with Nazi Past

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Science

The Process Behind Produce Inspection

The Process Behind Produce Inspection

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World

Guatemala's Parks Lie in Path of Drug Traffickers

by John Burnett

Guatemala's Parks Lie in Path of Drug Traffickers

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National

Even Smokey Bear Needs an Agent

Even Smokey Bear Needs an Agent

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Performing Arts

Opera Diva Performs for Arts Education

by Rachael Myrow

Opera Diva Performs for Arts Education

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Music Interviews

Tommy Emmanuel, Finger-Picking Good

Tommy Emmanuel, Finger-Picking Good

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