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- Decades After WWII, Female Pilots Finally Honored
A hotshot fighter pilot teamed up with one of her heroes to get the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to a group of women most Americans have never heard of.
- Tour De France Takes Off
The Tour de France starts today in Monaco, and despite all the turmoil and troubles of recent times, this year's Tour is forecast to be one of the most exciting ever. The organizers hope to re-emphasize the race as a test of the riders, not their supporting technology. Drug testing will be tougher than ever, and Lance Armstrong will be hoping to restore his reputation as king of the Tour against some fierce competition.
- Acetaminophen Levels Prompt FDA Concern
This week, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration raised a red flag about a very popular and very effective painkiller — acetaminophen. The panel of experts has recommended lowering levels of acetaminophen in prescription and over-the-counter drugs because of concerns about liver damage.
- Targets On Their Backs, Marines Enter Afghan Town
The Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — are prepared for anything as they move into the southern village of Sorhodez in the Marine offensive to wrest Afghanistan's Helmand River valley from Taliban control.
- Madoff's Fate Little Comfort For Victims
Many investors lost everything in Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme and there have been some pretty heartbreaking stories. Host Scott Simon talks to New York Times business columnist Joe Nocera about Madoff's 150-year sentence and what it means for the victims.
- Revolutionary War Museum Surrenders
A final Revolutionary War battle has come to an end. Plans for a $200 million museum complex inside Valley Forge National Historical Park — where George Washington's army once camped — have been scrapped. After vocal opposition and legal challenges, the planned American Revolution Center will now be built about 25 miles away, in the heart of Philadelphia.
- Redefining Citizenship In The Digital Age
What does it mean these days when when the government makes something public? Just print it and put it on a shelf somewhere until somebody slips it to Bob Woodward? Host Scott Simon speaks to Andrew Rasiej, founder of the Personal Democracy Forum, about redefining citizenship in the digital age. Rasiej also talks about what social media and technology experts have learned in the aftermath of Iran's disputed elections.
- Politics This Week: Palin, Jackson, Afghanistan
Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR News Analyst Juan Williams about the announcement of Sarah Palin's resignation, Michael Jackson and Afghanistan.
- Gov. Sarah Palin Steps Down
Yesterday, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced she'd be resigning on July 26th. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.
- As Military Ban Persists, So Does Strain On Gays
President Obama this week pledged to push for change to the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. While it remains in place, gay servicemen and women continue to keep their lives — and their partners — hidden from the military or risk dismissal.
- MLB Calls Foul On Cape Cod Baseball Uniforms
The Cape Cod Baseball League in Massachusetts has landed in hot water with Major League Baseball, which accuses Cape Cod's league of trademark infringement by using MLB team names. Peter Troy, president of the Chatham, Mass., Anglers, formerly the Chatham Athletics, talks about the situation.
- Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
- Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse
Ohio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.
- Families Of 'America's Battalion' Wait For News
Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, known as "America's Battalion," are part of the force that has launched a major assault in southern Afghanistan. On the night they went into battle, families at home heard the news — and began reaching out for information about loved ones.
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