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August 9, 2004

Once a Favorite of the U.S., Adviser Now Wanted by Iraqi Government

The head of the tribunal trying Saddam Hussein is wanted in Iraq accused of involvement in a June murder.

Illinois Republicans Pit Keyes Against Obama

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Republicans in Illinois find a candidate to run in the Senate race against Barak Obama: former presidential candidate and noted conservative, Alan Keyes.

Louisiana Defection

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A Congressman switches parties in Louisiana and causes havoc in an election and in the House of Representatives.

Texas Sex Education

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Texas rewrites its health textbooks.

Nader’s Quest

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We look at Ralph Nader’s quest to get on ballots this November.

Robin Hood

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Trouble in Sherwood Forest.

Stander

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We speak to Bronwyn Hughes, director of the film, Stander, set in South Africa in the 70′s.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Musician John Fullbright at Here & Now studios at WBUR in Boston. (Jesse Costa/Here & Now)

Okemah, Okla., is the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It’s also the hometown of singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who at just 24, is already being compared with folk great Townes Van Zandt.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Florida's linebacker Michael Taylor (15) gets a hand full of jersey as he tries to bring down Quinton Dunbar (1) during the first half of the Orange & Blue football game  in Gainesville, Fla. (AP)

Division one universities spend a lot on their sports programs, but only a handful make enough money from sports to stay in the black.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Singer-songwriter Tom Rush. (Muffett/Flickr)

Ever since folk singer Tom Rush recorded his version of Murray McLauchlan’s “Child’s Song” about a young man leaving home, it’s become not only a concert staple for Rush but also a part of many graduation ceremonies.

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