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John Edwards Begins 'Thank You' Tour

Defeated Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards embarks on a statewide tour in North Carolina. Edwards gave up his Senate seat this year, but is hinting that his political career is not over. NPR's Adam Hochberg reports.

John Edwards Begins 'Thank You' Tour

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Celebration in Ukraine

Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

NPR's Eric Weiner profiles the country of Ukraine -- once a key member of the former Soviet Union with a strategically important position on the Black Sea -- and explains what political circumstances have led to the contemporary political standoff there, where supporters of a pro-European presidential candidate are staging mass protests against an allegedly flawed election that put a pro-Russian candidate into power.

Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

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Bush Nominates Gutierrez to Head Commerce

President Bush nominates Carlos Gutierrez as Commerce secretary. The CEO and chairman of Kellogg's is considered one of the country's most prominent Hispanic executives. Gutierrez built an impressive record at the cereal company and now is called upon to help reform Social Security, simplify the tax code and make life easier for small business owners. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Bush Nominates Gutierrez to Head Commerce

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World

Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

The countries of southeast Asia meet every year for what's known as the ASEAN Summit. And for the first time, Laos is the host. It's a big step for this small communist nation, which has hopes of gradually drawing foreign investment. But in preparation for the meeting, Laos has banned foreign tourists and is bringing in security forces from Vietnam. Doualy Xaykaothao reports.

Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

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Calls for New Ukraine Poll

Amid mass protests in Kiev, Ukraine's Supreme Court is reviewing that country's disputed presidential election. Petro Koshukov, co-founder of "Znaio," a voter education project in Ukraine, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the mood of Ukrainian protesters and how the disputed election may be resolved.

Ukrainians Await Court Decision on Election

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The Second Term

Bush Taps Commerce Secretary

President Bush chooses Carlos Gutierrez, CEO of Kellogg Co., to succeed Don Evans as secretary of Commerce. A native of Cuba, Gutierrez began working at Kellogg as a truck driver and became president of the company in 1998. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

Bush Taps Kellogg CEO for Commerce Secretary

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The Second Term

Slate's Politics: Commerce Secretary, Gay Marriage

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Slate contributor Chris Suellentrop about some of the major political stories of the week, including President Bush's nomination of Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez to head the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear a challenge to legally recognized gay marriage in Massachusetts.

Slate's Politics: Commerce Secretary, Gay Marriage

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Religion, Morality in America

Roundtable: Who Defines 'Morality' in America?

The recent presidential election revived a long-simmering debate about the moral values shared by most Americans and how they are shaped by religion and politics. NPR's Tavis Smiley moderates a weeklong roundtable discussion on faith, religion and morality. On Monday, the focus is on who defines "morality" in America.

Roundtable: Who Defines 'Morality' in America?

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