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Saturday November 30, 2002

Al Jazeera in U.S.

November 30, 2002 • The television network Al Jazeera presents news to 22 Arab countries. As Steve Inskeep reports for All Things Considered, the network is now planning a dramatic increase in its coverage of the United States.

Al Jazeera in U.S.

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Friday November 29, 2002

History of TABASCO

November 29, 2002 • Leftovers are a special part of Thanksgiving, but sometimes, they're in need of a little help. A little heat, perhaps, from a product that has become as quintessentially American as turkey: TABASCO. For Morning Edition, NPR's Renee Montagne reports on the epic history of TABASCO, Louisiana's premier hot sauce.

History of TABASCO

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Wednesday November 27, 2002

Holiday Travel Season Gets Underway

November 27, 2002 • As the busiest travel period of the year begins, AAA predicts 40 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home.

Holiday Travel Season Gets Underway

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Iraqi Americans with Dual Citizenship Monitored

November 27, 2002 • As the U.S. military prepares for a possible war with Iraq, federal investigators begin to monitor Iraqi Americans with dual citizenship living in the United States.

Iraqi Americans with Dual Citizenship Monitored

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Tuesday November 26, 2002

U.S.-Saudi Relations

November 26, 2002 • The Bush administration studies ways to pressure Saudi Arabia and other countries to cut off financial flows to terrorist groups. Meanwhile, an interagency group is expected to come up with recommendations for the White House. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Friday November 22, 2002

Cronkite: JFK's Assassination

November 22, 2002 • In one of his frequent NPR commentaries on reporting the biggest news stories of the last half of the 20th century, Walter Cronkite remembers the day President Kennedy was assassinated, 39 years ago today. National Archive recordings of ground-to-air communications with Kennedy's cabinet and Air Force One shed new light on the crisis — listen to the entire audio file, plus samples of broadcasts Cronkite made on Nov. 22, 1963.

Hear Walter Cronkite's report (combines parts 1 & 2)

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Wednesday November 20, 2002

Al Gore Interview

November 20, 2002 • Al Gore has spent the last two years writing a book with his wife Tipper, and at times, learning lessons from his loss in the 2000 presidential election. Wednesday on Morning Edition, join host Bob Edwards for a conversation with the Gores about their plans for the future and their thoughts on the Bush presidency.

Al Gore Interview

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Radio Expeditions

Orangutan Metropolis Uncovered

November 20, 2002 • Rare good news about orangutans: Scientists have found a previously unknown population of the great ape, living in the dense rainforest of Borneo. The discovery is a boost to orangutan conservation. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports for Radio Expeditions.

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Monday November 18, 2002

Wildlife Management Revives Dwindling Black Bear Population

November 18, 2002 • Virginia biologists say pushing the start of the hunting season back until only male bears are awake has brought the state's black bear population back.

Wildlife Management Revives Dwindling Black Bear Population

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Privatizing Federal Jobs?

November 18, 2002 • The Bush administration releases new regulations making it easier for private companies to bid on the nation's federal civilian jobs.

Privatizing Federal Jobs?

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Privatizing Federal Jobs?

November 18, 2002 • A federal appeals court hears the Bush administration's appeal of a decision ordering it to release the names of those who have been long detained but are still not charged in the war on terrorism.

Privatizing Federal Jobs?

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Broad Wiretap Powers OKed

November 18, 2002 • The Department of Justice has broad powers to use wiretaps as part of the war on terror, a federal appeals court confirms.

Broad Wiretap Powers OKed

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Sunday November 17, 2002

Some Saudi Students Blocked from Colleges

November 17, 2002 • Some Saudi Arabian students are prevented from continuing their studies at U.S. colleges and universities because of stricter security after Sept. 11. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Friday November 15, 2002

Culture

Foods of Greece

November 15, 2002 • Onetime New Yorker Diane Kochilas moved to Greece in the early 1990s, to sample the country's culinary delights. On The Tavis Smiley Show, she shares her love and knowledge of Greek cuisine -- and a few recipes from her new book, The Glorious Foods of Greece.

Foods of Greece

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Thursday November 14, 2002

Army Improves Anti-Chemical Attack Gear

November 14, 2002 • The U.S. Army upgrades gear worn to guard against chemical and biological weapons. The suits are lighter and easier to use than those of the Gulf War era. But they're still bulky and hot. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.