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Sunday

Illinois School Cuts Principal's Position to Save Costs

In an effort to save the district money, Illinois' Mundelein High School eliminates the principal's job and other administrative positions. Superintendent Stan Fields says other school officials can take over the principal's duties, but the state's principals association questions the lack of leadership. Hear NPR's Cheryl Corley.

Illinois School Cuts Principal's Position to Save Costs

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Sept. 11 Compensation Fund

Nearly two years after the Sept. 11 attacks, only about 40 percent of the victims' families have filed claims with the U.S. government's victim compensation fund. The deadline is Dec. 22, and some local and federal officials express concern that so few have filed. Hear Kenneth Feinberg, who oversees the distribution of the fund.

Sept. 11 Compensation Fund

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Saturday

Decline in Male Teachers Worries Educators

The National Education Association says the number of male teachers in public schools has fallen to a 40-year low. There are exceptions, of course. Walter Brown, who teaches English at Fairpark High School in Shreveport, La., speaks with NPR's Jacki Lyden.

Decline in Male Teachers Worries Educators

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Massachusetts Mayor Tests FDA over Canadian Drugs

The mayor of Springfield, Mass., is at odds with the Food and Drug Administration over a cost-cutting plan. He's using Canadian suppliers to acquire bulk quantities of prescription drugs for the city's 9,000 employees. Prescription drug costs account for nearly 20 percent of the city's budget -- and they're up to 80 percent cheaper at Canadian pharmacies. Pippin Ross reports.

Massachusetts Mayor Tests FDA over Canadian Drugs

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Friday

Good Timing Aided Bustamante's Rise

California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante could be the state's next governor -- if his fellow Democrat, Gov. Gray Davis, is recalled in an Oct. 7 vote, and if Bustamante wins the most votes in a parallel election. Bustamante worked as a staff member in the state assembly for many years. Supporters say he has a knack for listening -- and for being in the right place at the right time. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Good Timing Aided Bustamante's Rise

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California Passes Sweeping Domestic Partner Law

California lawmakers approve a measure that would give same-sex couples -- and certain unmarried couples -- new rights and obligations nearly as wide-ranging as those available in Vermont. Gov. Gray Davis has pledged to sign the measure. Opponents vow to block it in the courts. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

California Passes Sweeping Domestic Partner Law

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Janklow Charged in Road Death

U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow (R-SD) is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of a 55-year-old motorcyclist killed earlier this month in a collision with Janklow's automobile. Janklow, 63, is accused of speeding and running a stop sign before the crash. Because the charge is a felony, the House Ethics Committee is likely to investigate. Hear Kurt Nickish of South Dakota Public Radio.

Janklow Charged in Road Death

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Janklow Charged in Death

U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow (R-SD) is charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with a car accident that killed a 55-year-old motorcyclist earlier this month. Authorities say Janklow, who has a history of speeding, was driving too fast and ran a stop sign before the crash. Janklow is one of his state's most revered and powerful politicians. Hear Kurt Nickish of South Dakota Public Radio.

Janklow Charged in Death

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Sept. 11 Transcripts Released

Transcripts of Sept. 11 emergency calls, released by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, highlight public safety officials' early response to the attacks on the World Trade Center. Andrea Bernstein of member station WNYC reports.

Sept. 11 Transcripts Released

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Schwarzenegger Takes Campaign on the Road

Arnold Schwarzenegger's appearance in Fresno Thursday was the film star's first major campaign stop outside the Los Angeles area in a campaign to replace California Gov. Gray Davis. The Republican hopeful visited an elementary school, a food-processing plant and a shopping mall, playing to a friendly crowd. Tamra Keith of member station KQED reports.

Schwarzenegger Takes Campaign on the Road

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Thursday

Lawsuit Challenges Military Rule on Gays

A new lawsuit challenges the military's treatment of homosexuality, known as the "don't' ask, don't tell" policy. The suit was inspired by the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling that a Texas anti-sodomy law violated the right to privacy. But some legal experts say privacy rights don't exist in the military. Hear NPR's Jackie Northam.

Lawsuit Challenges Military Rule on Gays

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World

U.S. Wants More Iraq Funds

The Bush administration is expected to ask Congress for a significant increase in funds for the reconstruction of Iraq. U.S. Iraq administrator Paul Bremer says he is seeking another $3 billion. Members of Congress say the initial $2.5 billion supplemental appropriation for Iraq is all but spent. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. Wants More Iraq Funds

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Harley Davidson Turns 100

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle aficionados gather in Milwaukee this week for festivities marking the 100th anniversary of the Harley Davidson company. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Jack Johnson, who rode his Harley for two days straight to arrive at the event.

Harley Davidson Turns 100

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