January 8, 2010

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National Security

Obama Takes Responsibility For 'Systemic Failure'

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Afghanistan

Concern Grows About U.S. Focus On Afghanistan

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Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson (conductor); 'Guide to Strange Places, for orchestra'

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Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson (conductor); 'Doctor Atomic Symphony, for orchestra [3. Trinity]'

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Sports

Alabama Crimson Tide Wrangles Texas Longhorns

[3 min 25 sec]
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Planet Money

Debate: Do Smart Meters Curb Energy Use?

[4 min 4 sec]
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Mike Stern; 'Big Neighborhood'

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Mike Stern; 'Long Time Gone'

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Television

NBC's Jay Leno May Get His Old Time Slot Back

[3 min 57 sec]
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Tonight Show band; 'Jay Leno theme'

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The Hoops Mccann Band; 'Black Cow'

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Asia

North Koreans Devastated Over Currency Changes

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Asia

As China's Stature Grows, Is It Superpower Or Not?

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Steve Reich; 'You Are (variations) You are wherever your thoughts are'

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Steve Reich; 'Electric Counterpoint -- Slow'

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Business

Survey: Office Rent Fell 9 Percent In 2009

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Business

Vermont Ski Resorts Abound In Snow

[1 min 22 sec]

by Nina Keck

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Business

Hot Gadgets Vie For Attention At Electronics Show

[3 min 36 sec]

and Madeleine Brand

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Business

Must-See Nifty Products At CES

[1 min 11 sec]
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John Jorgenson; 'You're Nobody's Sweetheart Now'

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John Jorgenson & Nashville Chamber Orchestra Quartet; 'J'Attendrai'

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Economy

Economists Wait To See If Jobs Report Shows Gains

[3 min 58 sec]

and Madeleine Brand

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New Jobs For A New Decade

Wall Street Pulls Itself Together And Looks Ahead

[4 min 48 sec]
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The Nighthawks; 'Matchbox'

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Henry Butler; 'Henry's Boogie'

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Health

FDA Works To Put Old Struggles Behind It

[4 min 38 sec]

by Joanne Silberner

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StoryCorps

A Life-Changing Stay In Juvenile Detention

[3 min 9 sec]
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Pullman; 'Two Parts Water'

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Richard Leo Johnson; 'Tony Bennett'

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Africa

Nigerians Want Ailing President's Powers Transferred

[3 min 36 sec]
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Angélique Kidjo & Peter Gabriel; 'Salala'

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Various; 'It's About That Time'

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National Security

Agencies Miss Crucial Link To Would-Be Bomber

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National Security

TSA To Expand Use Of Full-Body Scanners

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Bookmobile + Zapan; 'Junglebooks'

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Pat Metheny; 'Spirit of the Air'

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Music Interviews

OK Go Adds A Little 'Purple Rain' For 'Colour'

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OK Go; 'White Knuckles'

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The Lively Ones; 'Sleepwalk'

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Economy

Government Issues Disappointing Jobs Report

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Economy

December's Jobless Rate Holds Steady

[3 min 46 sec]

and Madeleine Brand

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Diversions

'Lost' Fans Fear Obama Speech Will Bump Premiere

[28 sec]
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Diversions

Couple Collects Cans To Pay For Wedding

[28 sec]
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