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Jul 6, 2008
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NPR Topics: News Through Ads, Candidates Vie For Hispanic Voters Barack Obama and John McCain have both released television advertisements in Spanish. Hispanics make up big parts of the population in several key swing states, and the ads are just one sign that the campaigns are taking them seriously. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are courting the Latino vote this campaign season. The Rev. Luis Cortes, one of the country's most influential Latino leaders, talks about what Hispanics want from a presidential candidate. Global health will be on the agenda at this week's Group of Eight summit. President Bush hopes the other leaders will keep a promise: They pledged billions of dollars to fight AIDS and other diseases in the developing world. World leaders will meet Monday for the Group of Eight summit in Japan. Nancy Birdsall, president of the Center for Global Development and an expert on the global economy, discusses the meeting. The United States and Iraq have held contentious negotiations in recent months over the continued American military presence in Iraq. The aim was to work out what's called a "status of forces" agreement. But NPR has learned that Iraqi negotiators are now looking at other options. More top news (npr.org)
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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer | PBS
Analysts Consider Obama on Iraq, Legacy of Jesse Helms
Columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru debate the potential impact of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's statements on Iraq and other news, including the death of Sen. Jesse Helms.
Marine, Author Reflect on Somber Role of Honoring Fallen Comrades
Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.
Historians Weigh the Role of a Vice Presidential Candidate
As the race between presumptive nominees Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama continues to heat up, historians look to past races to weigh the advantages and disadvantages brought to a national ticket by a vice presidential candidate.
U.S. Attack in Afghanistan Kills 22 Civilians, Local Officials Claim
A U.S.-led airstrike killed 22 civilians in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province local officials said on Friday. U.S. officials said they had no reports of civilian casualties in the strike, saying they had fired on militants shooting mortars at an American base.
Divisive Conservative Firebrand Jesse Helms Dies at 86
Former Sen. Jesse Helms, one of the staunchest conservative champions in politics for more than 50 years, died Friday after a period of declining health, ending the life of one of the most divisive politicians in generations.
Analysts Consider Obama on Iraq, Legacy of Jesse Helms
Columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru debate the potential impact of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's statements on Iraq and other news, including the death of Sen. Jesse Helms.
Marine, Author Reflect on Somber Role of Honoring Fallen Comrades
Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.
Historians Weigh the Role of a Vice Presidential Candidate
As the race between presumptive nominees Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama continues to heat up, historians look to past races to weigh the advantages and disadvantages brought to a national ticket by a vice presidential candidate.
U.S. Attack in Afghanistan Kills 22 Civilians, Local Officials Claim
A U.S.-led airstrike killed 22 civilians in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province local officials said on Friday. U.S. officials said they had no reports of civilian casualties in the strike, saying they had fired on militants shooting mortars at an American base.
Divisive Conservative Firebrand Jesse Helms Dies at 86
Former Sen. Jesse Helms, one of the staunchest conservative champions in politics for more than 50 years, died Friday after a period of declining health, ending the life of one of the most divisive politicians in generations.
BBC News
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Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police
At least eight policemen are killed by a suicide bomb in Pakistan's capital, a year on from the bloody ending of a mosque siege.
Afghan strike 'hit wedding party'
At least 20 people, said by locals to be a wedding party, die in a missile strike by coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan.
Nadal wins epic Wimbledon final
Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer in five sets to win his first Wimbledon title amid incredible drama on Centre Court.
Economy looms as key issue for G8
Leaders gather for a key G8 summit in Japan expected to focus on rising global food and fuel prices and climate change.
Top UN official killed in Somalia
Gunmen in Mogadishu have killed the head of the UN Development Programme in Somalia, UN officials say.
Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police
At least eight policemen are killed by a suicide bomb in Pakistan's capital, a year on from the bloody ending of a mosque siege.
Afghan strike 'hit wedding party'
At least 20 people, said by locals to be a wedding party, die in a missile strike by coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan.
Nadal wins epic Wimbledon final
Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer in five sets to win his first Wimbledon title amid incredible drama on Centre Court.
Economy looms as key issue for G8
Leaders gather for a key G8 summit in Japan expected to focus on rising global food and fuel prices and climate change.
Top UN official killed in Somalia
Gunmen in Mogadishu have killed the head of the UN Development Programme in Somalia, UN officials say.
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