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California, U.K. Enter Global Warming Pact

California and Great Britain agree to become partners in the fight against global warming. The deal was sealed at the port of Long Beach, where British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised to share clean-air technology and research.

California, U.K. Enter Global Warming Pact

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Young People and the Media

For Toddlers, a World Laden with Advertising

For many weary parents of preschoolers, television can be a godsend. And some of the programming might even be educational. But some experts say that even the most positive children's television can carry messages that aren't good for children.

For Toddlers, a World Laden with Advertising

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Education

A Georgia District's Schoolkids Are Back in Class

Many students around the country still have weeks left of vacation, but for students in Rockdale County, Ga., the school year began today. The early start is part of a trend of shortened summer breaks in some pockets of the country. Susanna Capelouto of Georgia Public Broadcasting reports.

A Georgia District's Schoolkids Are Back in Class

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The Health Legacy of a Heat Wave

Heat waves like the one currently sweeping the nation have an impact on public health, especially among the poor and elderly. Michele Norris talks with Eric Klinenberg, author of Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago.

The Health Legacy of a Heat Wave

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Culture

Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

Actor Mel Gibson has issued an apology for remarks he reportedly made after being arrested for driving under the influence early Friday. The arresting officer reported that Gibson unleashed an anti-Semitic rant and attempted to flee the scene.

Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

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Census Bureau Adopts GPS to Find American Homes

If the budget allows, the Census Bureau will be out with GPS devices in 2009 to pinpoint every American dwelling. The collected data is confidential, but some private companies might challenge that law.

Census Bureau Adopts GPS to Find American Homes

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World

NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

NATO forces take control of security forces in southern Afghanistan, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. A U.S.-led coalition had previously controlled the area. Some 8,500 troops will be in the area when the NATO contingent is at full force.

NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

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The Impact of War

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

Army Sgt. Tim Brumley says he had expected things to be pretty quiet in Afghanistan, where he was deployed last year after 10 months in Iraq. But he ended up losing his foot after being wounded in a major firefight with the Taliban.

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

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Space

Search Is on for Original Apollo 11 Footage

The first moon landing was broadcast around the world. But very few people saw the best-quality tape -- and they could be the only ones to see this footage if the original tapes are not found. A group of retirees has made it their mission to search for the missing Apollo 11 tapes.

Search Is on for Original Apollo 11 Footage

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Photo Op

Visions of Two Lebanons

Photos from an American freelancer living in Beirut capture how the war between Hezbollah and Israel is affecting the largely Christian north and the Muslim south in very different ways — and also how the tragedy links both sides.

Visions of Two Lebanons

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Law

Arkansas Court Rules in Favor of Gay Foster Parents

The Supreme Court of Arkansas has overturned the state's regulation banning gays from becoming foster parents. The court ruled that the ban was based on morality, and that sexual orientation has no negative effect on a foster child's welfare. Jacqueline Froelich of member station KUAF reports.

Arkansas Court Rules in Favor of Gay Foster Parents

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Business

Credit Card Companies Accused of Antitrust Breach

Mastercard and Visa collect billions of dollars in fees each year from the nation's retailers. Merchants have long complained about the way those fees are determined. A lawsuit accusing Mastercard and Visa of antitrust violations is expected to go to trial in Brooklyn soon.

Credit Card Companies Accused of Antitrust Breach

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Katrina & Beyond

Texas Targets Louisiana Felons for Arrest

The attorney general of Texas is asking Louisiana officials to issue warrants for felons who fled Katrina by evacuating to Texas. Authorities in Texas say hundreds of felons have remained in their state illegally and are a threat to public safety. From member station KUT in Austin, Larry Schoolar reports.

Texas Targets Louisiana Felons for Arrest

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Middle East

General: Israel Must Defend Itself

Just hours after the U.S. announced that Israel had agreed to a 48-hour suspension of its air attacks, the Israeli air force again struck targets in southern Lebanon. Brig. Gen. Ido Nehushtan speaks with Renee Montagne about Israel's strategy. He says Israel is not under "a full suspension" of aerial bombing.

General: Israel Must Defend Itself

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