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Keeping the Marimba Alive in Guatemala

The sound of jazz in a highland town in Guatemala leads to a Mayan musician who is quietly working to sustain a local art form. Though he works as a tailor, his real passion is the marimba, a tradition he hopes to pass along to his sons.

Keeping the Marimba Alive in Guatemala

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Politics

Schwarzenegger Plug for Minutemen Causes Stir

Critics question California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's praise of the Arizona Minutemen, the volunteer-based group that drew attention earlier this month for patrols on the Mexican border. The Austrian-born governor responds by declaring himself a champion of immigrants.

Schwarzenegger Plug for Minutemen Causes Stir

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War, Remembrance and Rebuilding in Vietnam

A Red Cross Worker's War Memories

Holley Watts was one of more than 600 women who went to Vietnam as a hospitality worker for the Red Cross. Her experiences are described in her book, Who Knew? Reflections on Vietnam.

A Red Cross Worker's War Memories

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England to Plead Guilty as Court-Martial Looms

After much pre-hearing manuevering, Army Reservist Lynndie England is now expected to plead guilty to charges related to her role in the Abu Ghraib prison-abuse scandal. Her court-martial is scheduled to get under way Monday at Fort Hood, Texas.

England to Plead Guilty as Court-Martial Looms

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Safety Patrol Guard Is a Lifesaver

Naomi Wall, a AAA Safety Patrol Guard from Mount Vernon, Ohio, saved her younger borther's life while on duty last year. She will be among the recipients of the patrol's Lifesaver Award, honored this week in New York City. She tells Scott Simon about her experience.

Safety Patrol Guard Is a Lifesaver

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Pop Culture

A Visit to 'Animal Precinct'

The TV show Animal Precinct on the Animal Planet cable network follows a team of 18 humane law enforcement officers around New York City. They crack down on animal abuse, and keep close watch on potential hoarding situations. Officer Annemarie Lucas tells Scott Simon how she decides when to make an arrest.

A Visit to 'Animal Precinct'

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Teen Prank with Ice-Cream Truck Backfires

High-school pranksters in Indiana were caught this week using "ice-cream truck music" to lure kids to their truck. But when children approached, the truck sped off, leaving the kids still screaming for... well, you know.

Teen Prank with Ice-Cream Truck Backfires

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Friday

Indiana Legislator Changes Course on Daylight Savings

Melissa Block talks with Indiana state legislature Rep. Troy Woodruff about his vote Thursday night supporting Indiana's return to Daylight Savings Time. Woodruff, a freshman representative, switched his vote to support the measure after telling constituents he would oppose it.

Indiana Legislator Changes Course on Daylight Savings

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Stand-Up Comic Bob Newhart

Fresh Air

Newhart has been a part of the American comedy landscape since 1961 comedy album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart became a surprise hit. He's starred in three TV shows, including the Peabody-award winning The Bob Newhart Show. The first season of The Bob Newhart Show is now out on DVD.

Stand-Up Comic Bob Newhart

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Portland, Ore., Withdraws from Terrorism Program

Portland, Ore., becomes the first city to opt out of the federal government's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Mayor Tom Potter says the FBI won't give him the same level of security clearance as two police officers working on the task force -- making it impossible for him to oversee their work. Kristian Foden-Vencil of Oregon Public Broadcasting Reports.

Portland, Ore., Withdraws from Terrorism Program

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Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's Success Story

Of the South's newly thriving cities, few have risen from the ashes of economic and political crisis as quickly as Atlanta — due in large part to its mayor, Shirley Franklin. She is not only the first woman ever to hold that office in Atlanta, but also the first African-American woman to run a large city south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's Success Story

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