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Politics

Schwarzenegger Plug for Minutemen Causes Stir

Critics question California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's praise of the Arizona Minutemen, the volunteer-based group that drew attention earlier this month for patrols on the Mexican border. The Austrian-born governor responds by declaring himself a champion of immigrants.

Schwarzenegger Plug for Minutemen Causes Stir

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Safety Patrol Guard Is a Lifesaver

Naomi Wall, a AAA Safety Patrol Guard from Mount Vernon, Ohio, saved her younger borther's life while on duty last year. She will be among the recipients of the patrol's Lifesaver Award, honored this week in New York City. She tells Scott Simon about her experience.

Safety Patrol Guard Is a Lifesaver

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Friday

Stand-Up Comic Bob Newhart

Fresh Air

Newhart has been a part of the American comedy landscape since 1961 comedy album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart became a surprise hit. He's starred in three TV shows, including the Peabody-award winning The Bob Newhart Show. The first season of The Bob Newhart Show is now out on DVD.

Stand-Up Comic Bob Newhart

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Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's Success Story

Of the South's newly thriving cities, few have risen from the ashes of economic and political crisis as quickly as Atlanta — due in large part to its mayor, Shirley Franklin. She is not only the first woman ever to hold that office in Atlanta, but also the first African-American woman to run a large city south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's Success Story

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Senate Candidate Mfume Confronts NAACP Charges

Host Ed Gordon speaks with Senate candidate and former head of the NAACP, Kweizi Mfume, about allegations of inappropriate favoritism leveled against Mfume for actions during his tenure with the NAACP.

Senate Candidate Mfume Confronts NAACP Charges

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Technology

Gates: U.S. Losing Advantage in Innovation Race

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates predicts that with fewer students in math and science and a lack of national funding, the United States is destined to fall behind other countries in innovation. The fierce competition to keep up with technological changes has led Microsoft to expand research offices in China and India.

Gates: U.S. Losing Advantage in Innovation Race

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War, Remembrance and Rebuilding in Vietnam

Americans in Hanoi, 30 Years after War's End

Alex Chadwick shares his journey to Vietnam on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the defeat of South Vietnam forces by the communist Viet Cong. American travelers share their reasons for coming to the capital city of Hanoi.

Americans in Hanoi, 30 Years after War's End

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Business

Ex-Tyco Chief Defends Bonuses in Court

Dennis Kozlowski, the former chief executive of Tyco International, has taken the stand in his own defense. Kozlowski offered an explanation of bonuses his employees' claimed were unauthorized. Kozlowski is accused of looting the company of $150 million and artificially inflating its stock.

Ex-Tyco Chief Defends Bonuses in Court

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Authorities Probe Backyard Treasure Claim

A claim that buried treasure worth as much as $100,000 had been found in a Methuen, Mass., backyard is now being investigated by authorities. Two of the three men who claimed to find the treasure have been arrested for receiving stolen property, among other charges. Melissa Block talks with Joseph Solomon, chief of the Methuen police department.

Authorities Probe Backyard Treasure Claim

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Education

Kansas Weighs Teaching Intelligent Design

A preview of next week's hearings in Kansas on how science will be taught in their schools. In presentations over several days, advocates for the teaching of evolution and the idea of "intelligent design" will speak to a subcommittee of the Kansas State Board of Education. The board is scheduled to revise curriculum standards for science in June.

Kansas Weighs Teaching Intelligent Design

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Space

Fuel Tank Issue Delays NASA Shuttle Launch

NASA postpones shuttle Discovery's planned May launch to July 13, at the earliest. Engineers discovered that the shuttle's external fuel tank still needs work to reduce the chances that hazardous debris will fall from it during liftoff.

Fuel Tank Issue Delays NASA Shuttle Launch

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