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Environment

California Lawmakers Adopt Tough Climate Rules

California's legislature has approved the country's first statewide cap on global warming pollution. The measure would require that the state reduce its emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to sign it.

California Lawmakers Adopt Tough Climate Rules

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Analysis

Analysis

Sanctions for Iran a Tricky Proposition

With Tehran making it clear that it won't curtail its nuclear program, the country faces possible U.N.-levied sanctions. Tehran seems to be betting that it can survive sanctions because of its vast oil reserves -- and oil prices that are hovering around $70 a barrel. It also has the support of countries like Russia and China.

Sanctions for Iran a Tricky Proposition

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National

Crash Investigators Question Air-Controller Policy

Safety officials are investigating air-control tower work rules in the wake of Sunday's crash at the Lexington, Ky., airport. The lone air-traffic controller on duty told investigators he had only two hours of sleep between shifts that day. He was also performing two sets of tasks in the tower. According to Federal Aviation Administration rules, that's not supposed to happen. But the policy has not been enforced at some airports.

Crash Investigators Question Air-Controller Policy

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Opinion

All Things Considered

Leave Iraq Out of War on Terrorism, Sen. Boxer Says

In response to President Bush's foreign policy speech on Iraq, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) says Bush is using scare tactics, and that there's nothing new in his speech -- he's still equating the war on terrorism with Iraq. Boxer says it's time to stop trying to scare the American people, and that Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld should be replaced.

Leave Iraq Out of War on Terrorism, Sen. Boxer Says

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Katrina & Beyond

Doctors Still Uncharged in Katrina Hospital Deaths

A month ago, the Louisiana attorney general announced the arrest of a physician and two nurses in connection with the deaths of four New Orleans hospital patients. The arrests came after a lengthy investigation into so-called "mercy killings" that happened in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But while the doctor and the two nurses have been removed from their jobs, they've yet to be indicted or formally charged -- raising more questions about the state's case.

Doctors Still Uncharged in Katrina Hospital Deaths

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Art & Design

Munch's Masterpieces Said to Be Recovered

Norwegian police are reporting the recovery of two paintings that they believe are Edvard Munch's "The Scream" and "Madonna." The paintings were stolen from an Oslo museum in a daylight raid in 2004. Police recovered the paintings this afternoon. They "believe these are the originals," but are awaiting expert authentication.

Munch's Masterpieces Said to Be Recovered

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All Things Considered

Bush Stresses Iraq Mission in Combating Terrorism

The President speaks to the American Legion convention in Salt Lake City, the first of five scheduled policy speeches on the struggle against terrorism. The White House said it is the first in a series of speeches about the war on terrorism that will lead up to the president's address to the United Nations next month.

Bush Stresses Iraq Mission in Combating Terrorism

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The Impact of War

Military Families Fill Void with 'Flat Daddies'

The Maine National Guard is using life-sized cardboard cutouts to help families connect with their loved ones deployed in Iraq. If your father is deployed in Iraq, you can get a "Flat Daddy" to keep at home, or to take with you on vacations or to family reunions. Sgt. First Class Barbara Claudel, who coordinates Maine's "Flat Daddy" project, says families can also get "Flat Mommies," and "Flat Sons and Daughters."

Military Families Fill Void with 'Flat Daddies'

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Middle East

Iran Stands Firm on Uranium Enrichment

Iran's president refuses to compromise on his country's nuclear activities, despite the arrival of a United Nations deadline for his country to stop enriching uranium. President Bush says "there must be consequences" for Tehran.

Iran Stands Firm on Uranium Enrichment

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Research News

Gene Therapy May Bring Cancer-Killing Cells

For more than 20 years, a team of scientists at the National Cancer Institute has been trying to cure cancer by using a patient's own immune system. In the latest twist, they use gene therapy to enhance the immune system's ability to recognize tumors.

Gene Therapy May Bring Cancer-Killing Cells

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National

Daniel Schorr: 90 Years In A Newsworthy Life

Legendary journalist Daniel Schorr, NPR senior news analyst, is celebrating his 90th birthday. He recalls some of his earliest exploits in journalism: from his first scoop as a 12-year-old to how he became a news reporter instead of a music critic.

Daniel Schorr: 90 Years In A Newsworthy Life

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Politics

Bush: Iraq is Front Line in 'War on Terror'

President Bush used an address to U.S. military veterans in Salt Lake City on Thursday to kick off a new series of speeches defending the occupation of Iraq. The president says the military effort in Iraq is now the front line in the administration's overall "war on terror."

Bush: Iraq is Front Line in 'War on Terror'

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Technology

DJ Diplo Podcasts: 'NPR for the Streets'

Philadelphia-based DJ Diplo calls his recent podcasting project, Mad Decent Radio, a sort of "NPR for the streets" -- a collection of local music and interviews from cities on his tour.

DJ Diplo Podcasts: 'NPR for the Streets'

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Morning Edition

Salt Lake City Mayor Protests President's Visit

President Bush addresses a conference of the American Legion in Salt Lake City. To welcome the President, Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson hosted an anti-Bush, anti-war rally downtown Wednesday. The rally went against the grain of a state known for its widespread support of the Bush administration.

Salt Lake City Mayor Protests President's Visit

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Obituaries

Actor Glenn Ford Dies at 90

Actor Glenn Ford died Wednesday at his Beverly Hills home. He was 90. Ford starred in some of the most charming films of mid-century America: The Teahouse of the August Moon, Don't Go Near the Water and Pocketful of Miracles, for which he won a Golden Globe as best actor.

Actor Glenn Ford Dies at 90

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