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Rescuers Hunt for Earthquake Victims in Sichuan: Rescue workers in central China were trying to clear rubble from schools and flattened homes Tuesday as they searched for survivors from the deadliest earthquake to hit the country in three decades. In Mianyang city in Sichuan province, rescue workers said thousands of people could still be trapped.
Rains Slow Rescue Process in China: Rescue workers are struggling to dig people out of the rubble following a massive earthquake in southwest China. Robert Siegel, co-host of All Things Considered, discusses the situation from the hard-hit city Chengdu.
English Teacher Feels Aftershocks in China: Rebecca Stormer lives about 30 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. The tremors have been getting more mild, she reports — just as yet another aftershock hits.
How Much Aid is Getting to Myanmar?: Relief organizations are starting to get aid to Myanmar after last week's cyclone. Andrew Kirkwood, Myanmar's country director for Save the Children, offers an update.
Marketplace Report: Economy Limits Relief: Economic problems may affect how much people are willing to donate to China and Myanmar. Nancy Marshall-Genzer talks with Alex Chadwick about aid to the earthquake and cyclone victims.
Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History': Iran's president was relatively unknown on the international stage before he was elected, but he's a standard-bearer for a new generation of hardliners. In a new biography, journalist Kasra Naji explores Ahmadinejad's rise to power, his complex character and his motivations.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Apartheid Lawsuits: The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it would allow lawsuits to proceed against more than 50 U.S. and foreign corporations for their connection to South Africa's racist apartheid policies. Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law at George Washington University, explains the impact of the decision.
Countertraffickers Seek to Free Young Sex Slaves: Every year, hundreds of thousands of girls and young women are lured abroad by offers of waitress or secretary jobs — and then are trapped into lives as prostitutes. Stella Rotaru is a countertrafficker working to rescue women ensnared in the global sex trade.
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Science, Symbolism Mix in Army Mortuary Training: At Fort Lee in Virginia, soldiers train to become 92Ms — mortuary affairs specialists. They will go on to help recover, identify and prepare the remains of fallen soldiers. The 92Ms use the language of medical examiners, but they also make sure to properly honor the soldiers in their care.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Apartheid Lawsuits: The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it would allow lawsuits to proceed against more than 50 U.S. and foreign corporations for their connection to South Africa's racist apartheid policies. Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law at George Washington University, explains the impact of the decision.
Inflation Calculation Leaves Out Food, Energy Prices: The government releases new inflation statistics Wednesday, and consumer prices are expected to rise. While the Federal Reserve does keep an eye on inflation, it usually doesn't take food and energy prices into account. David Wessel, economics editor at the Wall Street Journal, talks about the Fed data.
Lawmakers Press Bush to Tap Petroleum Reserve: When gas prices go up, Congress tries to do what it can to make them go back down. The Senate votes Tuesday on two measures. Proposals from Democrats and Republicans would stop the federal government's practice of adding 70,000 barrels of oil a day to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
U.S. Railroad Industry Thriving as Economy Slumps: The railroad freight industry is booming. Executives say higher fuel prices and a weak dollar are helping freight lines. Wick Moorman, CEO of Norfolk Southern, talks about how the industry can thrive despite an economic slump.
Bush Begins Five-Day Mideast Tour: President Bush heads to Israel on Tuesday to join in celebrations marking its 60th anniversary. His visit to the Jewish state is the first stop on a five-day trip that will take him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. President Bush will also work on getting the Middle East peace negotiations back on track.
American Indian School a Far Cry from the Past: Much has changed since the days when off-reservation schools were used to expel Indian culture. Students at Sherman Indian High School in California say they appreciate that instructors teach about other tribes. But budget cuts may put the schools in peril.
New Stamp Puts Sinatra Back in the Spotlight: The United States Postal Service releases its commemorative Frank Sinatra stamp Tuesday — a day before the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. It features his trademark fedora, a big smile and Ol' Blue Eyes.
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