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Business

Northrop, EADS Beat Boeing for Pentagon Contract

The Air Force has awarded a huge defense contract to build midflight refueling tankers to the team of Northrop Grumman and Airbus parent EADS, in a deal that could be worth up to $40 billion over the next 10 years. The initial contract is to build nearly 200 aircraft as the Air Force moves to phase out its aging fleet.

Northrop, EADS Beat Boeing for Pentagon Contract

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Sports

Would Wrigley Field Change if Its Name Did?

The Tribune Company, owner of the Chicago Cubs, is considering selling the naming rights to 94-year-old Wrigley Field. The possibility of a new stadium name has caused an uproar among Cubs fans and baseball purists.

Would Wrigley Field Change if Its Name Did?

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News

Leahy Pushes, Again, for Artists' Tax Break

Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT) is sponsoring the Artist-Museum Partnership Act, which would allow artists to file tax deductions for the market value of works they donate to nonprofit organizations. As Leahy tells Robert Siegel, artists are currently able to deduct only the value of the materials used. The measure has passed the Senate in recent years, but it still hasn't become law.

Leahy Pushes, Again, for Artists' Tax Break

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World

Use of Obama Photo in Campaign Angers Kenyans

The dust-up caused by the photo that popped up this week featuring Sen. Barack Obama in traditional Somali clothing during a trip to Kenya in 2006 hasn't cleared yet. It's rumored that the photo was sent to an online tabloid by a Hillary Clinton staffer. Now, Kenyan elders have demanded an apology from the Clinton campaign.

Use of Obama Photo in Campaign Angers Kenyans

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Law

Iraqi Conviction Overturned, Munaf to Face High Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case of Mohammed Munaf, a U.S. citizen detained by the U.S. military in Iraq and tried in an Iraqi court for kidnapping. He was sentenced to death. Munaf's lawyers notified the Supreme Court that an Iraqi appellate court has set aside his conviction.

Iraqi Conviction Overturned, Munaf to Face High Court

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Election 2008

Ohio's New Voting System Revs Up for Primary

Ohio's vote in Tuesday's primary will be crucial, but there could be a delay in getting results. The state is making major changes in the way its residents cast ballots, especially in its most populous county, Cuyahoga. The county is instituting an optical scan paper ballot system, rather than using electronic voting machines.

Ohio's New Voting System Revs Up for Primary

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

Letters: McCain, Muslim Americans and a Donkey

Listeners of Thursday's program respond to stories about how John McCain's approach to Iraq is shaped by his experience in Vietnam, about a lawsuit filed on behalf of Muslim immigrants, and about a donkey making noise in a rural Nevada town.

Letters: McCain, Muslim Americans and a Donkey

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Election 2008

Obama Takes Hits, Seeks Support in Texas

In the latest sign that Barack Obama is considered the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, both his rival, Hillary Clinton, and Republican front-runner John McCain attacked him this week. Obama is in Texas, which holds a crucial primary Tuesday.

Obama Takes Hits, Seeks Support in Texas

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Election 2008

Clinton Reaches Out in Two Must-Win States

By her own husband's estimation, Hillary Clinton needs to win Ohio and Texas on Tuesday if she is going to have a shot at the Democratic presidential nomination. With just days to go, the Clinton campaign is trying to shore up support with Hispanics in Texas and blue-collar workers in Ohio.

Clinton Reaches Out in Two Must-Win States

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Diversions

Calendar Solution: Add a Month

On this leap day, senior producer Steve Proffitt offers a solution to eliminate calendar confusion and give each month exactly 28 days. He gets some support for from an unlikely source — film director Peter Bogdanovich

Calendar Solution: Add a Month

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Media

'Marketplace' Report: New York Times Ads Drop

The paper reported an almost ten percent drop in advertising revenue. We examine how the paper can deal with lost revenue and dissident investors who want the focus to shift even further to the Internet.

'Marketplace' Report: New York Times Ads Drop

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Close to Home Stories

The Beauty of the L.A. Marathon

One day a year, cars get kicked to the curb in a city known for traffic and smog. The L.A. Marathon is on Sunday and poet Lewis MacAdams couldn't be more excited ... even if he's not running.

The Beauty of the L.A. Marathon

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Ft. Hood Residents Focus on Iraq

With its primary coming up on Tuesday, Texas voters say the economy and health care are both big issues. But visit a place like the military base at Ft. Hood, Texas and Iraq is a top political priority.

Ft. Hood Residents Focus on Iraq

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Election 2008

Why Did Gonzalez Join Nader's Ticket?

Presidential hopeful Ralph Nader announced Thursday that San Francisco politician Matt Gonzalez would be his running mate. The failed mayoral candidate shares his reasons for joining the independent ticket.

Why Did Gonzalez Join Nader's Ticket?

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