Sending Them Away For Their Own Good
On a recent Sunday morning, Brian Barajas, a mop-topped 8-year-old, stashed his bike against the wall and raced inside a tired little house, ducking under two withered fruit trees. The house was so close to the tracks you could hear the engineer call out the stops when the train went by. A police helicopter was overhead, just down the street, as sure a sign as any that the day was underway.
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Adviser: President Obama Awaits Final Health Care Bill
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One German's Unusual Rebellion Against Europe's Green Movement
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Iran's Guard Chief Accuses US, Britain, Pakistan Of Links With Militants
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Strategy: Where Does Al-Qaeda Go From Here?
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Mayor Johnson Says Homeless Agree to Leave Lot Video
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Feds Warn Small Businesses To Prep Early For H1N1 Virus
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Thousands Rally Against President's Health Care Agenda Video
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Unemployment rate rises to 10.2%
It's the first time it has hit double digits since 1983. Employers cut 190,000 jobs last month, a bigger drop than expected.
The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 10.2% in October, raising questions about the staying power of the budding economic recovery and confronting President Obama with a... -
A story of shock, chaos and bravery unfolds in Ft. Hood shooting
Eyewitnesses say the gunman sat and appeared to pray before calmly firing on his comrades. Officials say he got 100 rounds off before civilian officers brought him down in a firefight.
In the end, the shooting rampage at Ft. Hood came down to a gunfight between two civilian base police officers... -
Democrats secure abortion funding deal on eve of expected health vote
Pelosi and others work into the night to try to clear roadblocks on the healthcare overhaul bill.
With a historic floor vote looming on their healthcare bill, House Democratic leaders secured an 11th-hour compromise late Friday night to settle a long-simmering debate over how to restrict federal... -
Retracing steps of suspected Fort Hood shooter, Nidal Malik Hasan
As authorities try to find a motive for the Texas attacks, details of a devout Muslim begin to emerge.
Reporting from Killeen, Texas, and Silver Spring, Md. -- Over the last few weeks, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan drove off the vast Army base at Ft. Hood, Texas, at least a dozen times to enjoy seafood... -
Democratic consultant says he got a warning from White House after appearing on Fox News
'We better not see you on again,' the strategist says he was told by a White House official. Obama aides have taken an aggressive stance against the network and may be seeking to isolate it.
At least one Democratic political strategist has gotten a blunt warning from the White House to never appear...
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Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims
The H1N1 virus is a major concern for Saudi Arabian authorities, who are gearing up to host millions of Muslims on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Health officials are making recommendations and monitoring pilgrims, but otherwise can do little to mitigate the virus' spread.
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U.S. Envoy To U.N. Defends Extensive Afghan Review
The U.S. envoy to the U.N. rejects claims that the Obama administration's pace of determining a strategy in Afghanistan is a sign of weakness. What would be "weak and dangerous," Susan Rice says, is a rushed decision made without thoroughly considering the implications for U.S. national security.
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Hard Choices in Afghanistan: What's Next?
A special report from All Things Considered and NPR.org explores the challenges facing President Obama, America and Afghanistan in the troubled region and the options available to the U.S.
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Two Coalition Service Members Missing In Afghanistan
After a routine resupply mission, the American soldiers disappeared and more than 25 NATO and Afghan security forces members were wounded during the search mission for them, the alliance said Friday.
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Why Do Countries Rich In Oil Still Have Poverty?
This week's Planet Money report deals with what economists call the "paradox of oil." We'll meet two men who work in the African nation of Angola. One is an American, who makes big money in the oil business. The other is an Angolan who sells chewing gum on the street.
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Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says
When the main challenger to Afghan President Hamid Karzai dropped out of a planned runoff, it did more than end two months of election disputes. According to Sen. John Kerry, it also gives Karzai a chance to prove his legitimacy — and to become a stronger ally to America.