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Technology

Gates: U.S. Losing Advantage in Innovation Race

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates predicts that with fewer students in math and science and a lack of national funding, the United States is destined to fall behind other countries in innovation. The fierce competition to keep up with technological changes has led Microsoft to expand research offices in China and India.

Gates: U.S. Losing Advantage in Innovation Race

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Business

Gay Rights Law Divided Microsoft, Gates Says

Microsoft founder Bill Gates tells Steve Inskeep the company is taking a cautious approach as it reconsiders its stance on a Washington state gay rights law. Gates says companies walk a difficult road when employees -- and clients -- can't agree on cultural issues.

Gay Rights Law Divided Microsoft, Gates Says

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World

Iraqi Cabinet Officers Approved, But Gaps Remain

Iraq's national assembly gives approval to a partial list of Cabinet heads submitted by Prime Minister-elect Ibrahim al-Jaafari. Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds are included, with the majority of positions going to Shiites. But several key leadership posts remain vacant, including the defense and oil ministries.

Iraqi Cabinet Officers Approved, But Gaps Remain

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Politics

A Tax-Cutter Tries to Solve Indiana's Economy

When he was President Bush's top budget advisor, Mitch Daniels had a reputation as a tax-cutter. But since becoming Indiana's governor, he has proposed a tax increase to help solve the state's budget troubles.

A Tax-Cutter Tries to Solve Indiana's Economy

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Poetry

'Slouching Toward Nirvana' with Bukowski

Hard-drinking, outlaw poet Charles Bukowski wrote about living in slums, working dead-end jobs and haunting bars in Los Angeles. John Martin, the long-time editor of Bukowski — who died in 1994 — discusses a new book of the writer's poems, Slouching Toward Nirvana.

'Slouching Toward Nirvana' with Bukowski

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

Letters: Key West, LNG, Pentecostalism in Latin America

Steve Inskeep reads letters from listeners weighing in on stories on topics including Key West, LNG in Louisiana, Pentecostalism in Latin America and the new SAT.

Letters: Key West, LNG, Pentecostalism in Latin America

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Bob Dole Reopens a Painful Chapter

Former Sen. Bob Dole's career and service have spanned six decades, from World War II to a bid for the presidency. But his memoir, One Soldier's Story, sheds new light on his experience of war — and recovery.

Bob Dole Reopens a Painful Chapter

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Pop Culture

The RZA on Hollywood, 'The Wu-Tang Manual'

He rose to fame as the producer behind one of the '90s most influential hip-hop groups. Now he's set his sights on Tinseltown. Robert F. Diggs, better known as The RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, discusses his Hollywood plans and his new book, The Wu-Tang Manual.

The RZA on Hollywood, 'The Wu-Tang Manual'

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Your Money

Credit Counselors and the Bankruptcy Bill

Congress is expected to make it more difficult for consumers to declare bankruptcy. One of the bill's provisions requires debtors to undergo credit counseling before filing for bankruptcy. Deanne Loonin of the National Consumer Law Center tells Steve Inskeep she's concerned that disreputable credit counselors will do more harm than good.

Credit Counselors and the Bankruptcy Bill

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National

Thousands Pay Final Respects to Johnnie Cochran

Former clients Michael Jackson and O.J. Simpson were among the thousands of people who paid their final respects Wednesday at a Los Angeles funeral for defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. He died in March of a brain tumor at the age of 67.

Thousands Pay Final Respects to Johnnie Cochran

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

Letters: Opus Dei, Ultramarathon Man, Carolina Blue

Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep read from listener letters weighing in on the pope and Opus Dei, ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes and Carolina Blue; correction.

Letters: Opus Dei, Ultramarathon Man, Carolina Blue

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The 2005 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Nabbing a Pulitzer, from an Oregon Weekly

Reporter Nigel Jaquiss is among this year's Pulitzer Prize winners. Jaquiss, of Willamette Week of Portland, Ore., won for his investigative reporting on a 30-year state secret: The story of former Gov. Neil Goldschmidt's sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.

Nabbing a Pulitzer, from an Oregon Weekly

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Business

General Motors Struggles to Regain Footing

General Motors, the world's largest auto maker, is in bad financial shape. The company's earnings have been far below expectations, and its stock price is at a 10-year low. Host Steve Inskeep talks to Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheCarConnection.com, an Internet magazine, about GM's woes.

General Motors Struggles to Regain Footing

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