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Democrats Make Historic Pick: It's Barack Obama
Paul Sancya/AP
Prompted by Hillary Clinton, the party nominates him by acclamation. And after VP pick Joe Biden spoke, Obama joined him on stage.
In Denver, GOP Urges Clinton Supporters Toward McCain
At the GOP's "DNC Rapid Response Headquarters," Republicans create messages about how Obama is not ready to be president.
Conflict Puts Snag In
Georgian Energy Plan
Recent tensions raise security questions.
Planners at the Democratic convention are concerned about the appearance of whom?
Splitface And June 16th: Fresh Start, New Planet
Underground hip-hop producers Splitface and June 16th abandon Earth in "Calm After the Storm."
Has Biden Gone From Snarling To Darling?
He can appear long-winded and sharp-elbowed. But he also has a reputation as a family man.
'Boss' Fans Share Tips On Rockin' A Political Party
Concert-goers share advice on how not to look like an Obama poser at Thursday's stadium speech.
Mounting Civilian Casualties Stir Angst In Afghanistan
An errant strike that left 90 dead is the third this summer ... and worst yet.
Your Health
Football Uniforms Turn Up The Heat
Helmets and padding amplify the high temperatures accompanying late-summer football practice.
Worsening Credit Markets Cause More Banks To Fail
Banks' second quarter earnings are down 87 percent, largely because of credit losses.
Against The Grain
Eyes On The Pride
The Democratic Party does not seem very proud about nominating an African-American to be president.
Kenny Barron At The Village Vanguard
One of New York's most talented and tasteful pianists leads a young quartet live in concert.
- Marie Knight, Recorded Live On Mountain Stage
- Five Jazz Songs For Summer's End
- Beaux Arts Trio: Farewell Concert From Tanglewood
- 1,000 Recordings You Must Hear
- Telepathique Turns Studio Into Dance Club
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Monkey See
Out Of Print, Not Out Of Mind
What do Madonna and Stephen King have in common? They both have hard-to-find books. NPR's pop culture blog explains.
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- Beyond Beijing: China's Past, Present And Future
- Secrets, Lies And Murder In 'The Likeness'
- In Praise Of Drive-Ins And Doris Day
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Movies
Minorities: Little Respect On Big Screen
It's been a terrible summer for minorities at the multiplex, both for actors and moviegoers, John Ridley says.
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- In Central Park, 'Hair' Line Brings A City Closer
- Andrew Fleming And Pam Brady On Making 'Hamlet 2'
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Kitchen Window
Dinner's Secret Weapon:
The Make-Ahead Marinade
Stock your freezer with easy weeknight meals by mastering pre-made marinades.
My Cancer
Leroy's WarTalking Plants
Your View On Plants
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