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Npr: Sherman Alexie, "Sitcom American"
Morning Edition interviews Sherman Alexie about the influences on his work. Real Player or Windows Media Player needed to listen.
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Npr: Nutrition Labels for Fast Foods
Read about 2003 legislation that "would require fast-food outlets and other restaurant chains" to provide information about fat and calories with the food served. This site includes several links to articles on food labels, healthy...
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Npr: How Al Qaeda Has Evolved Since Sept. 11
Some years have passed since 9-11 and our face to face look at Al Qaeda. What do we know about the organization now and what does it want? 7/05
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Npr: An American History of Disaster and Response
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.
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Npr: Uss Alligator's Mysterious Designer
The USS Alligator was the U.S. Navy's first submarine in the Civil War. There's a mystery surrounding its inventor and the innovative technology involved.
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Npr: Bush,the Cia and America 'State of War'
NPR examines the domestic spying program of the Bush Administration and the President's relationship with the CIA by providing an excerpt from a new book by reporter James Risen entitled "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and...
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Npr: Mozart's Mass in C Minor
An interview with Nicholas Kenyon, author of "The Faber Pocket Guide to Mozart," that takes us through his favorite recording of Mozart's C minor mass.
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Npr: Budget at Odds With Bush Health Clinic Plan
News article from March, 2006, on President George W. Bush's plan to increase funding to health care centers. There are also links to other health care articles.
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Npr: Bush Faces Hurdles in Health Care Reform
In an article from February, 2006, George W. Bush's health care reform, Medicare, and Medicaid strategies are covered. Analysis of difficulties ahead for his plan is also given.
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Npr: Rising Gas Prices and the 2006 Vote
Radio report from August, 2005, discusses the potential role of the rising gas prices on the 2006 election. This report also discusses the role of gas prices had on the 1980 election with Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Nice site to...
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Npr: Venezuela's Chavez Calls for Opec Production Cuts
News report on OPEC conference, possible ramifications of an oil cut, and differences in opinion within OPEC over policy. This audio report is from June, 2006.
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Npr: Demand Likely to Drive Gas Prices Higher
Interesting interview with an economist and his forecast of gas prices if the U.S. continues its present rate of consumption.
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Npr: Roberts' Court Produces More Unanimous Decisions
An extremely captivating radio report discusses the phenomenon of consensus on the Roberts-led U.S. Supreme Court, in his first year as Chief Justice. Seventy percent of the cases have been decided unanimously. Audio plus text of...
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Npr: Alito Confirmed as Newest Supreme Court Justice
Audio report from NPR discussing the confirmation of Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. Report is from January, 2006.
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Npr: Alito to Change High Court's Configuration
Audio report focusing on how Samuel Alito will change the ideological make-up of the U.S. Supreme Court. Report is from January, 2006.
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Npr: For Alito: The More Religion, the Better
In this November, 2005, radio (audio) report, Barbara Bradley Hagerty discusses how soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's faith drives his opinions.
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Npr: A Survey Course on Alito Legal Views
In this November, 2005 radio report, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito's views based on prior legal opinions and rulings are discussed. This is an audio report.
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Npr: Iraq Central to War on Terror, Pm Tells Congress
The Prime Minister of Iraq gives a speech before Congress in July, 2006.
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Npr: u.s. Population Tops 300 Million
A short glimpse at America at 300, 200, and 100 million. A gallon of milk was $.36 in 1915 when we reached 100 million. Listen to an interview about this number and where it comes from.
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Npr: Christenberry Photos Capture the Changing South
As part of a segment for All Things Considered, this site captures the news caption played on NPR radio highlighting the art of photographer William Christenberry. In addition to the article by Michele Norris, several of Christenberry's...
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Npr: 10 Presidents One dictator/u.s. Cuba Policy
NPR provides a discussion about the different U.S. presidents who have served during Castro's rule in Cuba. Also discusses Washington's policy toward Cuba over several decades. The article is dated 8/4/06.
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Npr: The Trail of Latino Migration
NPR's Morning Edition chronicles the plight of Latino migrants who attempt to cross the border into the United States.
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Npr: India Embraces Christmas Consumerism
This radio feature story discusses how India, with its small Christian population, has embraced the traditions of gift-giving and decoration which are part of Christmas celebrations in other parts of the world.
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Npr: The Chili Queens of San Antonio
Cultural diversity is important in the study of history: it makes dry history textbooks come alive. Here's an almost forgotten bit of culture from the plazas of San Antonio. The Chili Queens of Haymarket Plaza made pots of chili over...