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Movies

'Million Dollar' Night for Eastwood, Swank, Freeman

At the 77th annual Academy Awards, director Martin Scorsese's The Aviator won the most Oscars -- five, but Clint Eastwood's film Million Dollar Baby took prizes for best picture, best director, best supporting actor, Morgan Freeman, and best actress, Hilary Swank. Jamie Foxx won the Oscar as best actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray.

'Million Dollar' Night for Eastwood, Swank, Freeman

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Technology

Internet Downloads Revive the Concept of Hit Singles

Some recording industry observers say the Internet is reviving the sale of hit singles. Others say the future of hit singles depends on whether the music industry can convince fans to pay for what they download.

Internet Downloads Revive the Concept of Hit Singles

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Business

Retailer Federated to Buy Rival May for $11 Billion

Federated Department Stores plans to acquire May Department Stores for more than $11 billion in cash and stock. Federated owns Macy's and Bloomingdale's among other retail chains. May operates Lord & Taylor, Marshall Field's and others. The combined company will have about 1,000 stores and nearly $30 billion in annual sales.

Retailer Federated to Buy Rival May for $11 Billion

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Middle East

IAEA Meets to Consider Iran Nuclear Plans

The International Atomic Energy Agency meets in Vienna to examine Iran's recent pledge to freeze its nuclear enrichment program. Washington has repeatedly accused Tehran of plans to develop nuclear weapons. Greg Webb, editor for Global Security Newswire, discusses the IAEA meeting.

IAEA Meets to Consider Iran Nuclear Plans

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Your Money

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Restrictions

The U.S. Senate begins debate on changes to consumer bankruptcy laws. Business groups started trying eight years ago to put new restrictions on bankruptcy filings by consumers. The number of filings was soaring at the time. More recently, they've declined, but the plan remains a Republican priority.

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Restrictions

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Analysis

Middle East

Amid Lebanon Protests, Pro-Syrian Govt. Resigns

Amid mass protests, Lebanon's prime minister has announced the resignation of his pro-Syrian government. We look at what this means for the future of Lebanon and the Middle East.

Amid Lebanon Protests, Pro-Syrian Govt. Resigns

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Music Of The Human Heart May Hold Clues To Healing

Milford Graves says a healthy heart — like a good jazz drummer — emphasizes the triplets. Andrew Lepley/Redferns/Getty Images hide caption

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Where Science Meets Art

Music Of The Human Heart May Hold Clues To Healing

Jazz drummer Milford Graves spends a great deal of time exploring the relationship between music and the human heart. Some doctors think he's onto something.

Music Of The Human Heart May Hold Clues To Healing

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Environment

Giant 'Washington Tree' Gets Smaller

Just six years ago, the Washington Tree was one of the world's largest trees. But fires and storms have taken their toll. Once soaring to 254 feet, the giant sequoia is now less than half that height. Melissa Block talks with Jody Lyle, fire education specialist for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Giant 'Washington Tree' Gets Smaller

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World

Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

In the single deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein, more than 100 people are killed in a suicide car bombing in Iraq. The incident took place in the town of Hilla, which is 60 miles south of Baghdad. Los Angeles Times Baghdad correspondent Patrick McDonnell talks about the car bombing.

Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

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World

Suicide Attack South of Baghdad Kills More Than 100

In the deadliest single attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein, a car bomb kills at least 115 people and wounds more than 130. The suicide bomber struck as prospective members of the country's police and national guard lined up for physical exams in the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad.

Suicide Attack South of Baghdad Kills More Than 100

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Sunday

World

Burundi Vote Spurs Worries

The people of Burundi vote Monday on a new constitution that would require the majority Hutus and minority Tutsis to share governmental power. If the referendum passes, the country would elect a new set of leaders in the next few months.

Burundi Vote Spurs Worries

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World

Jaafari and Iraq's Top Job

Iraqi's interim Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari is at the center of a growing struggle to lead the country's new government. While Jaafari is the chosen leader of the Shiite that won the most votes in Iraqi elections, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi is vying to keep his post.

Jaafari and Iraq's Top Job

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National

Kansas: 'BTK' Suspect Nabbed

Police in Wichita, Kan., arrest a man they believe is a serial killer responsible for 10 murders from the 1970s through 1991. Officials say the murderer -- who named himself BTK for "bind, torture, kill" -- is suspected to be a man who works as a dog catcher. NPR's Greg Allen reports.

Kansas: 'BTK' Suspect Nabbed

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Opinion

World

Mubarak: Open Egypt's Election

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's proposal to amend his country's constitution to allow competitive presidential elections comes as opposition to the president grows. NPR's Sheilah Kast speaks with Megan Stack of The Los Angeles Times, who is in Cairo.

Mubarak: Open Egypt's Election

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