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Tuesday

White House Eager To Move On From Iraq, 'Rebuild Our Nation Here At Home'

President Barack Obama will deliver a prime-time address to the nation tonight, from the Oval Office at the White House. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press hide caption

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The Two-Way

White House Eager To Move On From Iraq, 'Rebuild Our Nation Here At Home'

During his interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs indicated the Obama administration wants to move on from Iraq, to focus on "what we have to do to rebuild our nation here at home."

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Monday

Analysis

Looking Back At Katrina, Glenn Beck Rally

The Gulf Coast was not the only thing damaged by Hurricane Katrina, Americans' faith in their government also was hurt. FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers have been blamed for contributing to the disaster. Meanwhile at a rally over the weekend in Washington DC, TV host Glenn Beck tried to rally Americans to turn to God.

Looking Back At Katrina, Glenn Beck Rally

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Friday

Opinion

For John Ridley, The N-Word Is A Line In The Sand

Amid the fallout from talk radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger's use of the racial epithet on the air, Morning Edition commentator John Ridley talks to Steve Inskeep about his initial reaction, who can use the N-word, and Dr. Laura's First Amendment rights.

For John Ridley, The N-Word Is A Line In The Sand

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Monday

Sports

Kaymer Wins 3-Hole Playoff For First Major Golf Title

A 25-year-old German won this year's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Martin Kaymer beat out American Bubba Watson in a playoff -- which followed a scoring change that took another golfer out of the top spot.

Kaymer Wins 3-Hole Playoff For First Major Golf Title

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Thursday

Economy

Critics: Teachers' Jobs Measure Cheats Children

Congress is showering schools with $10 billion to bring back teachers who've been laid off. States are rushing to submit their applications to qualify for this unexpected summer windfall for school districts. The Education Department estimates the measure will save 160,000 jobs. The GOP says it's a gift to teachers' unions.

Critics: Teachers' Jobs Measure Cheats Children

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Friday

Gulf Oil Spill: Containment And Clean Up

Most Gulf Oil Is Out Of Site But Not Out Of Mind

At the end of a week in which the Gulf oil leak was finally plugged, Morning Edition is asking about how much damage it really did. The government this week suggested things weren't so bad. Independent scientists aren't so sure. The spill has definitely affected tourist along the Gulf Coast.

Most Gulf Oil Is Out Of Site But Not Out Of Mind

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Wednesday

Sports

Viking Teammates Say Brett Favre Will Retire

Brett Favre reportedly is retiring from the NFL -- again. The record-setting quarterback was planning on playing another season for the Minnesota Vikings, but he has apparently told teammates he plans to retire.

Viking Teammates Say Brett Favre Will Retire

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Tuesday

World

Dozens Gunned Down After Assassination In Pakistan

Gunmen killed dozens of people in Pakistan's largest city after the assassination of a lawmaker, officials said Tuesday. Vehicles and shops were set on fire as security forces struggled to gain control of Karachi.

Dozens Gunned Down After Assassination In Pakistan

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Gulf Oil Spill: Containment And Clean Up

Hydraulic Leak Delays Test Ahead Of 'Static Kill'

BP could begin plugging its damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday. The oil company plans to pump heavy fluid down into the well, and -- in the lingo of the oil and gas industry -- "kill it."

Hydraulic Leak Delays Test Ahead Of 'Static Kill'

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Friday

Thursday

Law

Court Sides With Ex-Enron Exec, Rules On Gay Rights

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned part of the conviction of former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling, who is serving a 24-year sentence for his role in the collapse of the company. The court also ruled on a case involving a ballot measure in Washington state to repeal a gay rights law.

Court Sides With Ex-Enron Exec, Rules On Gay Rights

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Sports

Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End?

The longest tennis match in history resumes at Wimbledon Thursday. John Isner of the U.S. and Nicolas Mahut of France played Wednesday until they ran out of daylight. Officials suspended the match for the evening with the two players tied at 59-all in the fifth set.

Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End?

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Tuesday

National

Gen. McChrystal To Answer For 'Rolling Stone' Story

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, has been summoned to Washington, D.C., to explain his controversial comments about colleagues in a recent interview to Rolling Stone magazine.

Gen. McChrystal To Answer For 'Rolling Stone' Story

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National Security

Attempted Times Square Bomber Pleads Guilty

The man accused of trying to set off a car bomb in Times Square faces a possible life sentence when he's sentenced in October. Faisal Shahzad, a U.S. citizen from Pakistan, pleaded guilty to 10 weapons and terrorism charges in federal court Monday.

Attempted Times Square Bomber Pleads Guilty

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