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January 19, 2007

Democracy Worker Killed in Iraq

The death of a young American democracy worker and her three guards raises raises questions about the role of civilians and NGOs in Iraq.

Divide Iraq in Two?

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A risk management proposes a bold solution for making peace in Iraq.

Senate’s Candy Drawer

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New restrictions on gifts from lobbyists spark debate over one of the Senate’s traditions: the “candy drawer.”

We Hear From You

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We open the mail bag for listener comments and suggestions.

Football Fever

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Sportswriter Tom E. Curran previews this weekend’s playoffs and comments on other sports news.

Oscar Nomination Predictions

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Pop culture critic Renee Graham looks into her crystal ball to predict next week’s film and actor Oscar nominations. Who does she think will win?

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Friday, May 18, 2012
The Appian Road, in the Monti Aurunci area of Italy. (Robert Kaster/University of Chicago Press)

For many people, this time of year is an occasion for road trips — up and down the coasts, across the U.S., through Europe. For Robert Kaster, it was a time to venture along the most ancient roads of all time: the Appian Way in Italy.

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Friday, May 18, 2012
(Michael M. Phillips/Wall Street Journal)

It was supposed to be a calm ride for marines travelling in Zaranj, along Afghanistan’s border with Iran, but a suicide bomb changed that. Photographer Michael Phillips witnessed the scene unfold and joins us.

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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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