Bush Hits 'Midnight Regulations' Deadline
This is the administration's last day to get rules onto the books before the Democrats arrive.
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Sadr's Supporters Protest
Iraq Security Agreement
Thousands of Iraqis gathered Friday at a central square in Baghdad to demonstrate against a security agreement that would keep U.S. forces in Iraq for another three years. The protesters are supporters of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who opposes the accord.
Dodd Frustrated
By Banks' Use
Of Bailout Funds
The Senate banking chief says Congress may have to reconsider parts of the rescue plan it approved.
Analysts: U.S. Won't Be Top Power By 2025
U.S. intelligence analysts predict what the world could look like if current trends continue.
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Alaska's Stevens Says Goodbye To Senate
The Senate's longest-serving Republican was convicted of lying on his financial disclosure forms.
Americans Still Giving, Despite Sinking Economy
Aid groups find that people remain generous even in tough times.
Iraqis Protest U.S. Security Agreement
Thousands of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr protest a pact that would keep U.S. forces in Iraq for another three years.
Under Obama's Watch,
NASA Shuttles To Retire
The aging fleet will be grounded before a new spaceship is ready.
Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes
They'd like a piece of the $25 billion auto industry bailout Congress is considering.
Guess Who's Coming
To Dinner Now?
A conservative commentator says the next president needs to chew on some fresh ideas about farming.
Music News
Chicago Symphony Tops U.S. Orchestras
A new poll in Gramophone magazine ranks it among the top 20 orchestras in the world.
Monitor Mix
The Spells' 'Bat Vs. Bird'
Download unreleased tracks from Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein and Helium's Mary Timony, performing as The Spells.
All Songs Considered
NPR Listener Poll: The Best Albums Of 2008Exclusive First Listen
Paul McCartney's 'Electric Arguments'Live At The Village Vanguard
The Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Live In ConcertFavorite Sessions
Cory Chisel: Life In A Northern TownFavorite Sessions
Roberto Plano's Schubert Sensibility
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Best Books 2008
Top Five Crime And Mystery Novels
Love, death and the problem of God: Maureen Corrigan offers her picks for the top five crime novels.
National Book Awards
Peter Matthiessen Wins Fiction PrizeNon-Fiction
Malcolm Gladwell On The Myth Of The Self-Made ManThree Books
How To Be Killer At Cocktail PartiesBook Tour
Comic John Hodgman Shares 'More Information'
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Movie Reviews
A Show-Biz Hero Meets Middle America
In Bolt, Disney updates the classic loyal-pet-on-a-quest formula with a twist: the story's animal-actor hero believes his own PR.
Movie Reviews
'Twilight': For Teens, A Swooningly Risky RomanceMovies
Beyond 'Twilight': Vampire Movies For Grown-UpsMovie Reviews
'Were The World Mine': 'Tis Definitely Fairy TimeThe Fresh Air Interview
'Milk' Screenwriter: Harvey Helped Me Come Out
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Thanksgiving
Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish
NPR's Susan Stamberg shares her mother-in-law's recipe. Plus: Chef Chris Kimball answers readers' questions, and NPR's Monkey See blog on the joys of "heritage turkeys."
StoryCorps
The Grandmother Behind The ManPop Culture
Why Do Pirates Have Us Hooked?My Cancer
Lessons Gleaned From The Dark RoomWhat Would Rob Do?
How To Score A Hot TicketFood
Comfort Foods For A Weary WorldEco-nomical Holidays
Join And Share Ideas For Eco-Friendly Gifts
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