National California, U.K. Enter Global Warming Pact July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5596413/5596414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Young People and the Media For Toddlers, a World Laden with Advertising July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5569423/5595067" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Unease in Chechnya Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear July 31, 2006 After more than a decade of destruction, the Russian region of Chechnya is now being rebuilt. The new signs of stability are welcome to most Chechens, but human rights groups say the region's pro-Moscow government is using fear and corruption to govern a traumatized population. Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5591083/5591115" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education A Georgia District's Schoolkids Are Back in Class July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595485/5595486" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National The Health Legacy of a Heat Wave July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595500/5595501" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595512/5595513" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon July 31, 2006 The United Nations and other aid agencies scramble to dispatch supplies to southern Lebanon, during what Israel says will be a 48-hour pause in airstrikes. The French and Iranian foreign ministers travel to Beirut, both voicing support for an immediate cease-fire -- and outrage over an Israeli attack that killed more than 50 civilians. International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595479/5595480" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control July 31, 2006 With a symbolic changing of flags, the command of troops in southern Afghanistan shifted from United States to NATO control Monday. NATO will now lead forces from 37 countries in six southern Afghan provinces. The area has seen the worst fighting since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001. U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595497/5595498" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Olmert: 'No Cease-Fire' Until Security Assured July 31, 2006 Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says there will be "no cease-fire" until the threat of Hezbollah attacks is removed. Israel launches new airstrikes in south Lebanon, despite an agreement to suspend air attacks for 48 hours. Hear Mike Shuster Report from Northern Israel Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5595188/5596068" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Census Bureau Adopts GPS to Find American Homes July 31, 2006 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5590541/5590547" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5594881/5594882" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Photo Op: An Occasional Series A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time' July 31, 2006 A multimedia project by acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting, featuring an original orchestral score by composer Philip Glass, tells the compelling story of life from its earliest beginnings on Earth to the explosion of diveristy of species today. A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time' Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5594899/5594900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Impact of War After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5594809/5595349" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Space Search Is on for Original Apollo 11 Footage July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5578853/5591124" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Photo Op Visions of Two Lebanons July 31, 2006 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 Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5594662/5594757" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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