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New $10 Bill Debuts

One historical character is getting a looser, more colorful look: Alexander Hamilton has now broken free from his oval on the new $10 bill. The redesigned 10-spot was unveiled Wednesday by Treasury Secretary John Snow.

New $10 Bill Debuts

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Books

Librarian's Picks: Short Story Favorites

Nancy Pearl is back with another stack of book recommendations. This time, Pearl talks about some of her favorite short story collections. At left, a detail from the cover of Among the Missing — one of her favorites.

Librarian's Picks: Short Story Favorites

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Music Interviews

David Gray, Beyond 'Babylon'

British musician David Gray made a name for himself in the 1990s with hits such as "Babylon." Now, Gray's moved from self-producing in small studios, to recording with a producer who's worked with U2 and Madonna. Steve Inskeep talks to David Gray about the sound on his new album, Life in Slow Motion.

David Gray, Beyond 'Babylon'

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Katrina & Beyond

FEMA Official Upbeat on Rita Response

Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Wells a FEMA official working on recovery from Hurricane Rita in Texas. Though some have criticized how Texas handled the evacuation of Houston and other areas, Wells says the local and state response to Hurricane Rita was effective.

FEMA Official Upbeat on Rita Response

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Music Interviews

Al Kooper: A Legend Returns with New CD

Legendary musician, producer and songwriter Al Kooper has released Black Coffee, his seventh solo album and his first in 30 years. Kooper has worked with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and B.B. King. Steve Inskeep talks with Al Kooper about his music.

Al Kooper: A Legend Returns with New CD

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Deadly Fire Breaks Out on Bus of Texas Evacuees

A bus loaded with evacuees from Hurricane Rita caught fire this morning near Dallas. The bus was carrying patients from a nursing home. At least 24 people were killed. Steve Inskeep talks with Capt. Jesse Garcia of the Dallas Fire Department.

Deadly Fire Breaks Out on Bus of Texas Evacuees

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Rita Eyes Texas Coast, May Dampen N. Orleans

Hurricane Rita appears to be headed for a stretch of coast near the border of Texas and Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. That could bring more rain to New Orleans than previously anticipated.

Rita Eyes Texas Coast, May Dampen N. Orleans

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Culture

Larry David: More Enthusiasm, Curbed

Steve Inskeep talks to the writer, comedian and creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David. The show -- which features David's stock in trade, painfully awkward situations -- is kicking off its fifth season on HBO this weekend.

Larry David: More Enthusiasm, Curbed

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Your Money

Mutual Funds with a Mission: Worth the Investment?

Some mutual funds offer investors a profile with social responsibility as the chief selling point. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonathan Clements, financial columnist for The Wall Street Journal, about whether you can make a profit and make a difference at the same time.

Mutual Funds with a Mission: Worth the Investment?

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Texas Oil Industry Braces for Rita

With Rita heading toward the coast, Texans are preparing their oil infrastructure for the worst. Steve Inskeep talks with David Purcell of Pickering Energy Partners, who notes that flooding is probably less likely for Texas refineries than for those in Louisiana.

Texas Oil Industry Braces for Rita

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Preparing for the Storm in Groves, Texas

Steve Inskeep talks with Mayor Brad Bailey of Groves, Texas, about what the city has done to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Rita. He says mishaps in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina have not altered his city's evacuation planning.

Preparing for the Storm in Groves, Texas

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World

Tensions Persist for British Troops in Basra

The governor of Basra is refusing to cooperate with British forces stationed in the Iraqi city and is demanding an apology for their perceived "aggression." Monday, British troops stormed a Basra police station looking for two British undercover agents who were in custody.

Tensions Persist for British Troops in Basra

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Katrina & Beyond

What Can Be Expected in a Rebuilt New Orleans

Steve Inskeep talks to Craig Colten, a professor of geography and anthropology at Louisiana State University, about what a newly rebuilt New Orleans might be like. Colten says there is a need to take some of the city's lowest ground and let it serve as a flood retention base.

What Can Be Expected in a Rebuilt New Orleans

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

Letters: Blocked Evacuation at Gretna, FEMA's Advance Warning

Steve Inskeep reads from listeners' letters. Many people were angered by the story of evacuees who tried to flee New Orleans by crossing the bridge to Gretna. City officials in Gretna had closed the bridge, saying they were not prepared to handle the flood of evacuees. We'll also hear from listeners who wrote in about the FEMA official who sent e-mails to his bosses warning that Katrina could be a major disaster.

Letters: Blocked Evacuation at Gretna, FEMA's Advance Warning

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