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Thomas Dolby Rocks the Computer in Studio 4A

Thomas Dolby arrived in the 1980s with his hit, "She Blinded Me with Science." He sets up new equipment and performs in NPR's Studio 4A, demonstrating how times have changed for electronic musicians.

Thomas Dolby Rocks the Computer in Studio 4A

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The Impact of War

Troops Sour on Iraq War, Poll Says

A Military Times poll finds that troops are showing far less support for continued involvement in Iraq. The publication is read mainly by service members and retired veterans.

Troops Sour on Iraq War, Poll Says

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Saddam Did Not Go Quietly, Iraqis Learn

Iraqis are seeing and hearing new, more graphic video of the hanging of Saddam Hussein than the versions originally released by government authorities.

Saddam Did Not Go Quietly, Iraqis Learn

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A President's Legacy

Crowds at Capitol Pay Tribute to Ford

Thousands of Americans are visiting the U.S. Capitol to pay final respects to former President Gerald Ford, who is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda. But there are quiet moments, too.

Crowds at Capitol Pay Tribute to Ford

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U.S. Troop Fatalities in Iraq

At 'Fort Sam' Cemetery, War Toll Hits Home

Iraq war fatalities have been coming home with such regularity -- more than 20 deaths since the conflict began -- that people of San Antonio, Texas, have learned what to do. The ritual at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is well established.

At 'Fort Sam' Cemetery, War Toll Hits Home

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Analysis

Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

The Iraqi Insurgency, After Saddam

The insurgency in Iraq was spearheaded by Saddam's supporters in 2003 and has grown since then. What does Saddam's execution on Saturday mean for the insurgents?

The Iraqi Insurgency, After Saddam

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Saddam Is Buried Near His Home Village

Deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is buried before dawn Sunday near Tikrit, where his rise to power began. Leaders of his tribe may have been flown to Tikrit in a U.S. military aircraft to carry out the 3 a.m. ceremony, which followed quickly and quietly on the heels of Saddam's execution.

Saddam Is Buried Near His Home Village

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New House Rules Panel Chair Promises Change

Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the incoming head of the House Rules Committee, says a Democratic-led Congress will move quickly to pass more stringent rules on budget earmarks that are blamed for pork-barrel spending.

New House Rules Panel Chair Promises Change

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National

President Ford Lies in State at Capitol

The body of former President Gerald Ford lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda, a particularly fitting tribute for a man who spent a quarter-century in Congress. At a Saturday night service, Vice President Cheney and others paid tribute to the 38th president.

President Ford Lies in State at Capitol

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Saturday

Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Some Cast Critical Eye at Saddam's 'Rushed' Trial

Critics have questioned the validity of the proceedings that led to Saddam Hussein's execution. Michael Scharf, a professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, and co-author of the book Saddam on Trial: Understanding and Debating the Iraqi High Tribunal, looks at the role of war-crimes tribunals in international law.

Some Cast Critical Eye at Saddam's 'Rushed' Trial

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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Iraqis Enraged, Ecstatic About Saddam's Execution

The reality of Saddam Hussein's execution sank in for Iraqis on Saturday, as television channels showed the former dictator with a noose around his neck, followed by grainy cell-phone video of his corpse. Most people got the news at home today as they began celebrating one of Islam's most important holidays.

Iraqis Enraged, Ecstatic About Saddam's Execution

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World

New U.N. Secretary General Has All the Right Moves

The new man at the helm of the U.N. is a soft-spoken, mild-mannered diplomat, who seems to be working on his public persona. Meet Ban Ki-Moon, a longtime South Korean diplomat who has made all the right moves to get his new job as secretary general on the United Nations.

New U.N. Secretary General Has All the Right Moves

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A President's Legacy

Crowd Gathers Outside U.S. Capitol to Honor Ford

The nation pays its final respects to President Gerald Ford at a funeral service in the Capitol Rotunda today. The former president's body arrived in Washington in the afternoon after a 13-hour public viewing in California on Friday. Debbie Elliott talks to Ari Shapiro about the crowd forming outside the Rotunda this evening.

Crowd Gathers Outside U.S. Capitol to Honor Ford

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World

Government Tries to Bring Elusive Order to Somalia

Somalia's transitional government is attempting again to bring order to the coastal African nation. Earlier this week, the transitional government, backed by Ethiopian forces, regained the capitol from the Islamic Courts Union. Debbie Elliott talks to Gwen Thompkins from the Somali capitol of Mogadishu.

Government Tries to Bring Elusive Order to Somalia

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World

Jordanians Question Timing of Saddam Execution

Host Debbie Elliott speaks with Ayman Safadi, editor of Jordan's independent daily called Al-Ghad. He says there is widespread criticism over the timing of Saddam Hussein's execution, occurring less than a day before Muslims celebrate the Eid holiday.

Jordanians Question Timing of Saddam Execution

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