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The Mystery of 'Sweet Caroline' and the Sox

As a stadium anthem, it's not exactly "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Susan Orlean visits Boston's Fenway Park to unlock the secret connection between the Red Sox, their loyal fans and singer Neil Diamond's 1969 hit.

The Mystery of 'Sweet Caroline' and the Sox

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Katrina & Beyond

Phased Returns Begin in New Orleans

New Orleans today began allowing residents from eight of the city's 18 postal zip codes to return home as part of a phased return program. Many areas of the city still lack electricity and clean water.

Phased Returns Begin in New Orleans

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World

Indonesia Wary of Protests over Gas Prices

More than 5,000 police are guarding Indonesian government buildings ahead of expected protests over fuel-price hikes. President Yudhoyono will raise prices 87 percent Saturday to help cut crippling energy subsidies. Panic buying has already begun.

Indonesia Wary of Protests over Gas Prices

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National

Weather Aids California Firefighters

Brush fires in Southern California have consumed about 20,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. But Frank Stolz of NPR station KPCC says temperatures are down, and so are winds.

Weather Aids California Firefighters

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Law

Miller Due to Testify in CIA Leak Probe

The New York Times reporter Judith Miller was released from jail Thursday after striking a deal to testify before a grand jury investigating the leak of the identity of a CIA agent.

Miller Due to Testify in CIA Leak Probe

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Environment

House Approves Revised Endangered Species Act

The House voted Thursday to rewrite the Endangered Species Act. The bill is designed to give landowners more say in what happens on their property when endangered species live there. Critics say the proposal will cripple efforts to save vanishing species.

House Approves Revised Endangered Species Act

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Law

'Times' Reporter Miller Testifies in Plame Case

New York Times reporter Judith Miller tells a grand jury what she knows about how CIA operative Valerie Plame's name was revealed to the public. The Times says Miller's source was Lewis Libby, chief of staff to Vice President Cheney.

'Times' Reporter Miller Testifies in Plame Case

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Music News

New Monk, Coltrane Recording Discovered

In November 1957, an unprecedented lineup of jazz artists performed at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, including Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. The recordings from that night were once lost, but were rediscovered earlier this year.

New Monk, Coltrane Recording Discovered

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Pop Culture

Honoring James Dean, 50 Years after His Death

Actor James Dean died in a car crash on a rural road in central California 50 years ago this Friday. He was just 24, and even though he had only acted in three movies he was considered a superstar. His death may have served to add to his legend.

Honoring James Dean, 50 Years after His Death

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New Orleans' Honeysuckle Lane

A Return to New Orleans East

Residents of New Orleans East gathered in a shopping mall Friday, set to return to their homes for the first time since Hurricane Katrina hit. They are determined to participate in a debate over the city's future.

A Return to New Orleans East

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Thursday

All Things Considered

Supreme Court Justice Breyer on 'Active Liberty'

In an exclusive interview with Nina Totenberg, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his new book on democracy and the Constitution.

Supreme Court Justice Breyer on 'Active Liberty'

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Health Care

Critics Question Accuracy of Fetus Sex Test

Thousands have ordered Acu-Gen's Baby Gender Mentor, which claims to give conclusive proof of the sex of a fetus earlier than a sonogram. But some mothers and scientists say the small biotech company can't deliver on its promises.

Critics Question Accuracy of Fetus Sex Test

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Tom DeLay to Resign from Congress

Politicians Assess Tom DeLay Indictment

A day after Tom DeLay's indictment, which forced him to step down as House majority leader, members of both parties try to assess what it all means. DeLay faces a single count of criminal conspiracy relating to state campaign finance laws.

Politicians Assess Tom DeLay Indictment

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Tom DeLay to Resign from Congress

Profile of New House Leader Roy Blunt

House Republicans' choice to take over Tom DeLay's duties, Roy Blunt, is known by politicians from both parties for his "velvet" approach. But he has been dogged by his own ethics questions. Host Melissa Block talks to Deirdre Shesgreen, Washington correspondent for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Profile of New House Leader Roy Blunt

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