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Saturday

Sports

Wrigley Field Faces Aging Issues

Wear and tear are causing concern at one of big league baseball's shrines. Concrete is crumbling at Chicago's venerable Wrigley Field. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Ron Rapoport.

Wrigley Field Faces Aging Issues

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Friday

Sports

Safety Fears Raised about Chicago's Wrigley Field

Several times this summer, concrete chunks have fallen from the upper deck of Chicago's Wrigley Field onto the seating area below. Though nobody's been hurt, the incidents raise concern about the safety and future of the revered baseball park. Officials are taking steps to protect fans at the home of the Cubs. Hear NPR's David Schaper.

Safety Fears Raised about Chicago's Wrigley Field

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Economy

Economic Recovery Slows

The Bush administration reports the pace of the U.S. economic recovery slowed in the second fiscal quarter, to an annual rate of 3 percent. That's down from a revised 4.5 percent growth rate in the first three months of the fiscal year. In a separate statement, the Bush administration said the federal deficit will grow to a record $445 billion. NPR's John Ydstie reports.

Economic Recovery Slows

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All Things Considered

Bush Resumes Campaign

President Bush begins a four-state campaign tour Friday with a stop in Missouri, ending the traditional silence usually observed when an opponent holds a political convention. The president's statements indicate he's going on the offensive against Sen. John Kerry. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Bush Resumes Campaign

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Politics

Senate Looks to Fix Post-Sept. 11 Intelligence

NPR's Libby Lewis talks with NPR's Noah Adams about the U.S. Senate hearing Friday that hints at willingness by lawmakers to look at ways to reorganize the nation's intelligence operations in light of last week's 9-11 Commission report.

Senate Looks to Fix Post-Sept. 11 Intelligence

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Race

Ending Corporate Discrimination

Ten years ago, the Denny's restaurant chain was forced to pay a $54-million settlement in a class-action suit charging it discriminated against African Americans. But discrimination in the corporate world persists. NPR's Tony Cox discusses what it takes to change corporate culture with U.T. Saunders, an organizational-development consultant, and Rachel Hood, director of corporate diversity at Denny's.

Ending Corporate Discrimination

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Morning Edition

Kerry: 'America Can Do Better'

Accepting the Democratic nomination, John Kerry vows to "restore trust and credibility" to the White House, promising to never mislead America into war. Kerry pledges to work for prosperity and security, saying "America can do better."

Kerry: 'America Can Do Better'

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Morning Edition

Kerry, Edwards Kick Off Tour

Democratic running mates John Kerry and John Edwards set off from Boston on a coast-to-coast campaign tour that will take them to 21 states in two weeks. Meanwhile, President Bush resumes campaigning in battleground states after lying low during the Democratic convention. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley.

Kerry, Edwards Kick Off Tour

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Thursday

U.S. Tribunals Set for August

The first U.S. military tribunals in more than 50 years are scheduled to begin in late August at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.The charges against the men include conspiracy to commit war crimes and having links to al Qaeda. Convictions could bring up to life in prison. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.

U.S. Tribunals Set for August

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