Ex-Sen. Helms Was Conservative Purist
The Republican from North Carolina left a legacy of strong conservatism — and controversy.
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Venus Takes Wimbledon Title
Venus Williams beats her younger sister Serena 7-5, 6-4, for her fifth Wimbledon title and seventh Grand Slam championship on Saturday.
Clarke: Negotiate With Pakistan To Staunch Al-Qaida
Former White House counterterrorism adviser Richard Clarke says there is an al-Qaida sanctuary in Pakistan that must be dismantled.
Ambition, Tragedy Collide In 'America America' Novel
After a seven-year absence, Ethan Canin's new novel explores power and influence.
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The Watson Twins: Beauty Beneath the Surface
After backing Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, The Watson Twins shouldn't be overshadowed much longer.
FBI Surveillance Team Reveals Tricks Of The Trade
The FBI's Special Surveillance Group team operates below the radar —where they are most effective.
Africa's Oldest National Park In Crisis
Virunga National Park's trees are being cut down to support a lucrative yet illegal charcoal trade.
Obama Defends Iraq Policy
Obama dismissed GOP accusations that he was reversing his position on a troop withdrawal from Iraq.
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With German Health Care
As part of a new series, NPR takes a look at Germany, which has one of the world's best health care systems.
Thousands Of Jobs Slashed In June
The loss of 62,000 jobs marked the sixth straight month that employers have trimmed payrolls.
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Atlanta Soul Scene Reborn
The capital of Georgia nurtures an intimate and experimental scene.
Studio Sessions
Thompson Embraces Modern Music
Teddy Thompson grew up as the son of folk-rockers. But his new album reflects the new sounds he's grown to like.
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The collection of essays found in Dirty Words is fun, naughty and totally inappropriate for the eyes of children.
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'Toons Learn Physics, The Better To Break Its Rules
Animators learn how our world functions — even when their characters are from another one.
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