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Tuesday

All Things Considered

Bush-Cheney Campaign Chair: Goals of the Convention

As President Bush nears acceptance of his party's nomination at the Republican Convention, the stage is set for an appeal to voters. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Marc Racicot, the Bush-Cheney campaign chairman, at the Republican National Convention.

Bush-Cheney Campaign Chair: Goals of the Convention

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National

Bush: 'We Will Win' Terror War

President Bush clarifies his stance on the fight against terrorism, saying the United States will emerge victorious. The president's remarks Tuesday clashed with his statements on NBC's Today show Monday, when he said he was not sure America could win a definitive victory in the war on terror. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Melissa Block.

Bush: 'We Will Win' Terror War

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Research News

Study Questions Zocor Benefit

Recent studies have shown that treating heart attack patients with high doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs significantly lowered their risk another heart attack. But a new study of the drug Zocor failed to find the same benefits, raising questions about whether all statin drugs are equally effective. NPR's Richard Knox reports.

Study Questions Zocor Benefit

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Morning Edition

GOP Visit to Broadway Strictly 'PG-13'

On Sunday, 13,000 Republicans attended Broadway musicals as guests of The New York Times. But the GOP viewing list eschewed many of Broadway's biggest hits, which touch on edgy cultural issues -- gay characters, the Vietnam War, unwed mothers. Jeff Lunden reports.

GOP Visit to Broadway Strictly 'PG-13'

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National

Iowa Town Finds Success in Serenity

While other towns in the region struggle, the small community of Fairfield, Iowa, has flourished through serenity. A school for Transcendental Meditation, established 30 years ago by a former guru for the Beatles, has turned the town into a thriving cultural center. Hear NPR's Greg Allen.

Iowa Town Finds Success in Serenity

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Opinion

Morning Edition

Invocations of Sept. 11 Dominate GOP Convention

As the Republicans open their national convention near the site of ground zero, testimonials to President Bush's leadership after the Sept. 11 attacks' dominate the night. Bush was never as popular in the polls as he was in the weeks following the attacks. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

Invocations of Sept. 11 Dominate GOP Convention

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Law

Fla. High Court Weighs Terri Schiavo Case

The Florida Supreme Court hears a challenge to "Terri's Law." Passed last fall, the law let Gov. Jeb Bush authorize a feeding tube for a brain-damaged Tampa woman -- despite a court ruling allowing the tube's removal.

Fla. High Court Weighs Terri Schiavo Case

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Morning Edition

GOP Praises Bush Leadership

As the Republican National Convention opens, featured speakers Sen. John McCain and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani laud President Bush's leadership in the war on terrorism. Both draw links between that effort and the Iraq war.

GOP Praises Bush Leadership

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Monday

Morning Edition

Bush's Approval Rating Hovers Below 50 Percent

As the Republican Convention begins in New York, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are locked in a tight race, with the president's approval rating just under 50 percent. Those are some of the findings of the latest NPR-sponsored poll, done by Democrat Stan Greenberg and Republican Glen Bolger. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.

Bush's Approval Rating Hovers Below 50 Percent

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All Things Considered

McCain Decries 'Swift Boat' Ad

As Sen. John McCain prepares to give the headlining speech of the GOP convention's first night, the Arizona Republican criticizes negative ads targeting Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry's military record in Vietnam. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel.

McCain Decries 'Swift Boat' Ad

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