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The outlook from Lower Manhattan
This Sunday at Ground Zero families of those who died in the World Trade Center will read aloud the names of the dead. Kai Ryssdal talks to Pradnya Joshi, who has been covering the plans for the site for Newsday.
Elections in Germany
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is rolling the political dice has called elections a year early. And on the 19th, many voters will go to the polls to vote for the Left Party. Kyle James reports from Berlin.
Looking for work in Houston
New Orleans refugees are beginning to think about resettling. Bob Moon reports from Houston, where some are pounding the pavement.
Anatomy of a disaster
Commentator Robert Guest was in Kobe, Japan when the 1995 earthquake devastated the city. He compares his experience there with what he's seen from New Orleans.
Getting help to hurricane victims
Nearly a hundred countries have offered goods to Katrina victims, but some have gotten stuck in the supply pipeline. Scott Tong reports.
A vacuum in a hurricane
Tom Oreck talks about how is vacuum company is weathering the affects of Hurricane Katrina.
Austin takes in hurricane refugees
About 4,000 people are staying at the Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Emily Donahue reports that it's hitting some in the wallet.
How to make the ports move
The port of New Orleans needs a few good men (and women) to get up and running. Rachel Dornhelm reports.
Getting back to business
In Baton Rouge, dislocated businesses from New Orleans are having a heckuva time finding office space. But that doesn't mean they haven't found a place to work. Sam Eaton reports.
Looking for the green
Dan Grech is in Mississippi, where getting cash may take more than just a trpi to the ATM.
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The safety payoff of the big business of gun training
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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
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