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Former Oregon Gov. Says Key To Health Care Is Costs

John Kitzhaber says Congress is too focused on access to health care in its proposed overhaul — and not focused enough on costs. He's running for governor again and wants to make Oregon a model for health care by focusing on prevention and rationing.

Former Oregon Gov. Says Key To Health Care Is Costs

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All Tech Considered

Tiptoeing With Tech: Devices And Relationships

How do you use your electronic devices without ruining relationships? It's not easy. Some people covertly text while on dates. Others use their BlackBerry in the bathroom to avoid seeming rude. Here, a few lessons in modern mobile manners from people who have firsthand experience.

Tiptoeing With Tech: Devices And Relationships

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Marijuana Sales Boost Northern California County

It's boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County's economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to "rope back in" the business.

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Mom Finds Strength To Fight For Wounded Marine

Nellie Bagley embraces Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., in May. In 2006, Bagley's son Jose's Humvee was hit by a grenade — and now he can't talk, walk, eat or move most of his body. But Bagley has fought for his rights and for resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Chad J. McNeeley/Department of Defense hide caption

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The Impact of War

Mom Finds Strength To Fight For Wounded Marine

Nearly four years ago, Jose Pequeno's Humvee was hit by a grenade in Iraq; he was severely brain damaged. Jose can't talk, walk or eat. But his mother, Nellie Bagley, has stayed by his side and fought for resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs — paving the way for other families who may follow.

Mom Finds Strength To Fight For Wounded Marine

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Politics

Turnout Is Key In Atlanta Mayoral Runoff

Voters in Atlanta head to the polls to choose a new mayor in a runoff election Tuesday. The latest polls indicate the race is essentially tied. Though the election will determine whether the city will have its first white mayor in more than 35 years, the candidates say they want to keep race out of the debate.

Turnout Is Key In Atlanta Mayoral Runoff

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Chevy Traverse Production Ending In Spring Hill, Tenn.

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Some General Motors employees in Spring Hill, Tenn., are going to have to find new jobs. GM will lay off 2,000 workers there this week. Production of the Chevy Traverse is moving to Michigan. Roughly 800 employees have been invited to move with the SUV. Others will stick around Spring Hill.

Chevy Traverse Production Ending In Spring Hill, Tenn.

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4 Police Officers Slain In Wash. Coffee Shop Ambush

Authorities in Washington state have identified a man with an extensive criminal past as a suspect in the deadly ambush on four police officers. The officers were shot to death at a Tacoma coffee shop while they were working on their laptops at the beginning of the shift.

4 Police Officers Slain In Wash. Coffee Shop Ambush

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Business

Cyber Monday: Shoppers Encouraged To Log On

Online shopping normally picks up momentum the Monday after Thanksgiving — so-called Cyber Monday. Overall retail sales have been sluggish in this economy, but online sales have continued to climb. Among the best-selling items online: Susan Boyle's new CD, and Zhu Zhu hamsters, which may be the toy of the season.

Cyber Monday: Shoppers Encouraged To Log On

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World

Obama Prepares To Announce Afghan War Strategy

President Obama will address the nation and outline his policy for Afghanistan on Tuesday. Key Senate Democrat Carl Levin of Michigan says the plan to send more troops to Afghanistan must show how those reinforcements will help increase the size of the Afghan security forces.

Obama Prepares To Announce Afghan War Strategy

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Sunday

Challenges Remain In Bringing 9/11 Suspects To N.Y.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others are set to stand trial in New York City for the Sept. 11 attacks. They will be moved from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. NPR's counterterrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston tells guest host Robert Smith about the challenges in getting the prisoner to the New York courtroom.

Challenges Remain In Bringing 9/11 Suspects To N.Y.

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Contemplating America's Love Affair With The Car

Millions of Americans are on the road today, driving home from Thanksgiving festivities. And guest host Robert Smith talks to a few of them at a welcome center off I-95 in Maryland. The topic? America's love affair with the car — despite the danger it provides. He also consults Catherine Lutz, an anthropologist and author of the new book Carjacked.

Contemplating America's Love Affair With The Car

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Wash. Officials Search For Suspect In Police Shootings

Authorities in Washington are searching for the man who shot and killed four police officers in an early morning ambush at a coffee shop near McChord Air Force Base, in Tacoma. NPR's Martin Kaste updates guest host Robert Smith on the investigation.

Wash. Officials Search For Suspect In Police Shootings

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