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Brain Scientist Gets a 'Stroke of Insight'

Imagine experiencing a stroke, and knowing exactly what is happening to you. That's just what happened to brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor, who talks about the experience and what it taught her.

Brain Scientist Gets a 'Stroke of Insight'

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Census Aims to Catalog World's Oceans

Taking a census of the world's oceans is a tall order, with scientists estimating that there may be three times as many species yet to be discovered as are already known. Ocean explorer Sylvia Earle checks in on the progress of the project.

Census Aims to Catalog World's Oceans

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What Your Nose Knows and How Artists Use It

A smell scientist takes a look at what our noses can tell us about the world around us, and the co-curator of the "Odor Limits" exhibition in Philadelphia, Pa., discusses how artists are using smell in their creations.

What Your Nose Knows and How Artists Use It

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What's Next for Francis Collins, Genome Decoder?

The man who guided one of his generation's greatest scientific achievements is leaving his government job. Francis Collins helped to map the human genome as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute. He's leaving his post Aug. 1.

What's Next for Francis Collins, Genome Decoder?

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Safeguarding the World's Chocolate Supply

Mars, the maker of M&Ms, is teaming with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and IBM to make chocolate give up its secrets. They're spending more than $10 million in an effort to sequence the genome of the cacao plant — from which chocolate is made.

Safeguarding the World's Chocolate Supply

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Thursday

World

Young Victim of Iraqi Insurgents Heals in U.S.

Hamoody Jauda was 2 years old when he was shot in the face by insurgents in Iraq. An American group brought him to the U.S. for medical treatment. Two years later, he's still undergoing treatments — and much about his old life is a distant memory.

Young Victim of Iraqi Insurgents Heals in U.S.

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World

Disabled Groups Say Little has Changed in China

China's stated aim is to hold a "humanistic Olympics" that includes welcoming the disabled to the games. Some disabled groups, though, have found little change in the prejudice they face. Others say there is little room to participate and contribute.

Disabled Groups Say Little has Changed in China

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National

Linking Climate Change, National Security

Intelligence agencies are debating the effects of climate change on national security. A classified assessment delivered to Congress concludes that rising global temperatures would indirectly present a security threat to the United States.

Linking Climate Change, National Security

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Opinion

Leroy Sievers' 'Morning Edition' Commentaries

My Cancer, 2 Years Later

When he started his blog, Leroy Sievers thought he had six months to live. Doctors found a brain tumor and lung cancer. Today, on My Cancer's second anniversary, he's facing a prognosis just as bleak.

My Cancer, 2 Years Later

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Wednesday

Famed Surgeon's Journey Marked with Hardship, Honor

Benjamin Carson grew up in an inner-city, single parent home, and struggled in school. As a man, he rose to become a ground-breaking neurosurgeon, touching people's lives with his healing skills and his power to inspire. Carson talks about his life, career, and his newest honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Famed Surgeon's Journey Marked with Hardship, Honor

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Tuesday

World

Against the Odds, Injured Soldier Returning to Duty

Up to 20 percent of soldiers who have fought in Iraq say they sustained a brain injury. Most with a severe brain injury never return to active duty. Army Spc. Freddy Meyers was shot in the head last May and initially could neither talk nor walk. Now he wants to go back to duty.

Against the Odds, Injured Soldier Returning to Duty

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Unlikely Heroes: Goats Rescue N.Y. Bog Turtles

An invasive weed is drying up the swamps that house the last of New York's endangered bog turtles. But the turtles have an unlikely savior: The government and a nonprofit are bringing in goats and cattle to eat the weeds and restore the swamps.

Unlikely Heroes: Goats Rescue N.Y. Bog Turtles

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Monday

National

Intel Report Eyes Climate Change-Security Link

U.S. intelligence agencies have produced a classified assessment of the implications of climate change for U.S. national security. The National Intelligence Assessment has been delivered to Congress and will be the subject of a hearing later this week.

Intel Report Eyes Climate Change-Security Link

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National

Bush Pushes to Ease Offshore Drilling

President Bush has been pressing Congress to ease restrictions on offshore drilling. Even if his proposals are realized by July 4, as he would like, we won't see prices drop anytime soon. Chevron spokesman Mickey Driver discusses the challenges of building off-shore oil rigs.

Bush Pushes to Ease Offshore Drilling

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Environment

Lessons Learned from Santa Barbara Spill

As the presidential hopefuls debate the pros and cons of offshore drilling, natives of Santa Barbara, California remember the huge spill of 1969. Many say that disaster was the catalyst for the U.S. environmental movement.

Lessons Learned from Santa Barbara Spill

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