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Africa
11:34 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Americans Detained In Egypt Now Allowed To Leave

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Originally published on Thu March 1, 2012 12:18 pm

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

And I'm Renee Montagne. American democracy activists held in Egypt are headed home today. The nongovernmental organizations whose employees were being held confirmed that the travel ban had been lifted. The workers were being held in Egypt on charges of fomenting unrest. NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson is in Cairo, and she joins us now on the line.

Soraya, how many people are leaving Egypt altogether - I mean Americans?

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NPR Story
4:00 am
Thu February 23, 2012

London Meeting To Focus On Somalia's Needs

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Originally published on Thu February 23, 2012 6:31 am

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

And I'm Renee Montagne.

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U.S.
9:48 am
Wed February 22, 2012

Massey Officials Charged In 2010 Coal Mine Blast

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Originally published on Wed February 22, 2012 9:49 am

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

We have an update now on a story NPR's been investigating for almost two years. This morning, federal prosecutors filed criminal charges in a 2010 coal mine explosion in West Virginia. Twenty-nine mine workers died in the blast at the Upper Big Branch mine. The charges reach into the management ranks of Massey Energy, the company that operated the mine. NPR's Howard Berkes joins us now for details.

Good morning, Howard.

HOWARD BERKES, BYLINE: Good morning, Renee.

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Politics
4:00 am
Mon February 20, 2012

Politics In The News

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Originally published on Mon February 20, 2012 7:46 am

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

Let's talk more about where Rick Santorum stands and about his rivals, with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson. Good morning.

MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Good morning, Renee.

MONTAGNE: Now, we just heard from Sonari that Rick Santorum has surged in Michigan, and that would be, of course, Mitt Romney's native state. And that is one that Romney really cannot afford to lose. So what is he doing to stop Santorum, as of today, and what's it looking like?

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Africa
4:00 am
Mon February 20, 2012

Wade's Re-Election Bid Rocks Senegal's Stability

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Originally published on Mon February 20, 2012 7:33 am

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

This is Morning Edition from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.

Senegal, on the coast of West Africa, has been something of a model of stability for a region known for its volatility. But this past week has brought protests and violence to Senegal after demonstrations over a presidential election this coming weekend led to clashes with riot police. We've got NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton on the line from the capital Dakar to tell us what is going on there.

Good morning, Ofeibea.

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The Impact of War
12:01 am
Tue February 14, 2012

Building Better Houses For Wounded Soldiers

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The Wounded Warrior Home Project is an inventive approach to military housing, serving the needs of wounded soldiers and their families as they continue to serve on active duty at Fort Belvoir, Va.
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David Haygood of the IDEO design firm (left) and Casey Nolan of Clark Realty Capital worked collaboratively in the design and development of this unique housing, alongside renowned architect and designer Michael Graves. On the ceiling above Haygood and Nolan is an enhanced HVAC system, which allows for 12 temperature-controlled zones around the home.
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Innovations around the home are designed to accommodate all types of injuries, from limb amputation to post-traumatic stress disorder. In the kitchen, adjustable-height counters and open space below the sink allow for warriors in wheelchairs to maneuver with ease.
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Automatic lifts are built into countertops to adjust to different heights. "When you are in a wheelchair, it is a game of inches," says Nolan, "whether it is the width of the doorway or the height of the counter."
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Capt. John Votovich, Fort Belvoir's battalion operations officer, stands in the family room of the Wounded Warrior Home. "We have more of a wounded population today that wouldn't have survived in earlier generations. They're still productive members of the military, and they will continue to be so," he says.
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The dining counter of the home can be brought to any height by an adjustable lift catering to different users in the home.
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Visitors to the home will not see a traditional hinged door; instead, sliding interior doors with easy-to-reach handles optimize maneuverability. Hallways are also considerably wider, and wood flooring is trimmed with lighter wood to provide guidance for soldiers with vision loss.
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For disabled service members, the bathroom is often a source of frustration; this was taken into consideration during the design stage. A curbless shower with a liner drain system eliminates the need for a sloped floor, and small mosaic tiles make for a nonskid floor surface.
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Some of the small details that make for easier living include power outlets in the closet for prosthetics, and higher floor trims to prevent walls from scuffing.
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Retired Army Capt. Alvin Shell, who suffered burns over 30 percent of his body in Iraq, was one of several advisers on the house's design. His suggestions included a "man room" - a space where soldiers can have some time away from their family but still be in the home. "You can't hug me enough to forget some of the things that I saw," Shell says.
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"I wanted to be able to see outside but not be outside," Shell told designers of the home. Clerestory windows allow for a greater amount of light and outside visibility, bridging the inside space with the outdoors.
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The home features an extra-large garage to accommodate specialty vans, and wide automatic doors to enter the home.
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The bright yellow single-story home has a universal aesthetic, with specific accommodations that dramatically improve the quality of life for an active-duty wounded soldier.
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The Wounded Warrior Home Project is an inventive approach to military housing, serving the needs of wounded soldiers and their families as they continue to serve on active duty at Fort Belvoir, Va.
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Retired Army Capt. Alvin Shell was one of several advisers on the design of the Wounded Warrior Home Project in Fort Belvoir, Va. Soon 19 more innovative homes will be built to accommodate wounded active-duty personnel.
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Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 11:02 am

All wars bring innovations — in weapons, and also in ways to repair the damage done. Penicillin is one of the more famous examples: It came into use as a treatment for troops in World War II.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought their own breakthroughs, none more dramatic than the prosthetics that come close to giving back what has been lost. And big advances in treating grievous injuries have meant many more troops coming home alive.

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Middle East
4:00 am
Mon February 6, 2012

Egypt To Try 19 Americans In NGO Dispute

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Originally published on Mon February 6, 2012 7:04 am

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

The military-led government in Egypt, in a defiant gesture, says it will put on trial 19 Americans and some two dozen others, over work they've been doing to help Egypt in its transition to democracy. Those facing charges include the son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, along with others working for nonprofits promoting civil society and good governance.

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Business
4:00 am
Mon February 6, 2012

GOP Contests Move To Colorado, Minnesota

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Originally published on Mon February 6, 2012 6:52 am

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

And I'm Renee Montagne.

The Republican presidential primary season heads into another phase this week, as Colorado and Minnesota voters choose their candidates tomorrow. Over the weekend, Mitt Romney scored a huge victory in the Nevada caucuses, besting his closest rival, Newt Gingrich, by double digits.

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Politics
4:00 am
Fri December 23, 2011

House Leaders Do An About-Face On Tax Extension

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Originally published on Fri December 23, 2011 6:39 am

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LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST:

This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Linda Wertheimer.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

And I'm Renee Montagne.

It appears as if the bitter fighting in Congress is about to come to an end just in time for Christmas. Today, the House and the Senate are expected to approve an extension of the payroll tax holiday and benefits for the long-term unemployed. This required a major reversal for House Republicans who, earlier this week, voted to reject a nearly identical compromise.

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