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The Impact of War

Soldier Says Army Ignored His Mental Health Concerns

U.S. military officials say they've made great strides in improving mental health care and lessening stigma for those seeking help for combat stress. But Army Spc. David Beals and his wife say Beals was sent back to Iraq while still suffering symptoms similar to those of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Soldier Says Army Ignored His Mental Health Concerns

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Social Security Debate

Resistance to Bush's Social Security Changes Grows

The Bush administration is running into increasing resistance to altering Social Security. Republicans in Congress are beginning to feel pressure from their constituents as well. The president stumped for changes to Social Security in Iowa Wednesday.

Resistance to Bush's Social Security Changes Grows

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Morning Edition

Intelligence Report Offers Bleak Assessment

A report by a presidential commission investigating pre-war intelligence in Iraq offers a bleak view of intelligence-gathering and analysis. It includes a similarly grim assessment of efforts in Iran and North Korea and offers recommendations to improve the process.

Intelligence Report Offers Bleak Assessment

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National

Military Probes Prisoner Abuse at Guantanamo

The Pentagon receives the results of another investigation into alleged abuse of prisoners by the U.S. military, this one focusing on harsh interrogations at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It's the seventh major report on alleged torture techniques since last year's scandal at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.

Military Probes Prisoner Abuse at Guantanamo

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Religion

Pope's Health Worsens at Vatican

Pope John Paul II has developed a high fever and is being treated at the Vatican for a urinary tract infection. There are reports in the Italian media that the sacrament known as "last rites" has been administered. Michele Norris talks with John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.

Pope's Health Worsens at Vatican

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World

Zimbabwe Elections Begin Amid Fears of Fraud

Voting in Zimbabwe begins amid fears of fraud. President Robert Mugabe's ruling Zanu party is expected to dominate the parliamentary elections. Zimbabwe has sunk into international isolation and a deep economic crisis under the Zanu and Mugabe's leadership.

Zimbabwe Elections Begin Amid Fears of Fraud

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The Schiavo Case

Schiavo's Death Ends Bitter Right-to-Life Battle

Terri Schiavo, who had been in a persistent vegetative state for 15 years, has died at age 41. Schiavo's feeding tube was removed 13 days ago, after her parents lost a protracted battle with husband Michael Schiavo for guardianship.

Schiavo's Death Ends Bitter Right-to-Life Battle

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Wednesday

Children's Health

'Sesame Street' Takes On Obesity, Healthy Diet

When Sesame Street begins its 36th season on public television today, children who tune in will be getting lessons in exercise and healthy eating along with tips on spelling and math. The residents of Sesame Street -- even Cookie Monster -- are trying to reverse a trend.

'Sesame Street' Takes On Obesity, Healthy Diet

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All Things Considered

Intelligence Report to Offer Reform Recommendations

The Presidential Commission on Intelligence Thursday releases the results of its 14-month review of current and previous U.S. intelligence on various threats. The report also offers advice on how to implement intelligence reform legislation.

Intelligence Report to Offer Reform Recommendations

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Law

High Court: Age-Discrimination Suits Need Not Prove Intent

The Supreme Court rules in a 5-3 vote that workers in some cases can win age discrimination claims in court without proving intentional discrimination. The court said employers adopting policies that disproportionately affect workers over the age of 40 can be sued.

High Court: Age-Discrimination Suits Need Not Prove Intent

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World

Rumsfeld: Iraqis, Not Americans, Will Defeat Insurgency

The Iraqi people, not U.S.-led forces, will defeat the country's insurgency, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says. He also says the U.S. military is working to reduce the size of its forces in Iraq. He says in an NPR interview that it has taken six to eight years to put down major insurgencies elsewhere, and the challenge is to get most U.S troops out of Iraq much sooner than that.

Rumsfeld: Iraqis, Not Americans, Will Defeat Insurgency

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