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• In Minnesota's sprawling 6th District, the battleground may be TV
  The candidates in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District are battling over the war on terrorism and homeland security. Republican Congressman Mark Kennedy has been running an ad suggesting DFL opponent Patty Wetterling opposes the war in Afghanistan. Wetterling says Kennedy is misleading voters and has been running her own ads touting her accomplishments in fighting crime.October 14, 2004
• Inside Abu Ghraib
  Roger Brokaw was an Army interrogator in the Iraqi prison of Abu Ghraib, which was made famous six months ago when photos surfaced documenting naked, bloodied Iraqis in humiliating poses surrounded by smiling U.S. soldiers. Brokaw didn't witness any of those abuses, but but the Army reservist saw other situations in Iraq that still haunt him.October 13, 2004
• Dayton closes Washington office over safety concerns
  Minnesota Sen. Mark Dayton Tuesday closed his Washington, D.C. office, citing security concerns. He says a top-secret intelligence report made him fear for his staff's safety. Federal law enforcement officials insist there is no new intelligence indicating the Capitol complex is a target, and no other members of Congress have announced plans to close their offices.October 12, 2004
• Abu Ghraib interrogator tells his story
  It's been six months since the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq became public, tarnishing the reputation of American troops. Six soldiers still face abuse charges. Two others have been sentenced to prison. After months of self-imposed silence on the issue, a former interrogator, who lives in Minneapolis, has decided to speak out about what he saw at Abu Ghraib.October 11, 2004
• How would John Kerry handle Iraq?
  Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke explained why he believes George W. Bush has mishandled the War in Iraq at the Cleveland City Club Forum on Thursday. Holbrooke, who is one of democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's senior foreign policy advisors, also outlined why he thinks Kerry would do a better job in Iraq. In response to an audience member's question, the former ambassador said that if Kerry was elected and asked him to serve as secretary of state, he would say 'yes.'October 8, 2004
• Making sense of foreign aid
  Over the last 50 years, the United States has provided more than one trillion dollars in economic assistance to other nations. What is the goal of foreign aid? And what impact does it have?October 5, 2004
• Elections in Afghanistan
  The country of Afghanistan is preparing for its first ever democratic elections next weekend, but are they ready?October 4, 2004
• A first-person view of Iraq
  According to data gathered by a private security company, Iraqi insurgents have launched over 2,300 attacks in just the last thirty days, but Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi says that much of the violence is limited to a relatively small part of the country. Allawi maintains that elections will be held on time in January, but some analysts aren't so sure. We get a first-hand report on the situation on the ground in Iraq.September 30, 2004
• Violence and crisis in Islam
  Every day brings new headlines of horrific violence perpetrated in the name of Islam. This program from American Public Media's Speaking of Faith unit asks: What makes the Muslim religion such a potent vehicle for violence and danger at this moment in time?September 29, 2004
• Army recalls 58-year-old retired officer from Eagan
  Retired Lt. Col. Joe Repya, 58, is going back to the Army and Iraq, 14 years after he flew a combat helicopter there during Desert Storm. He will be in far more dangerous campaign than he's seen recently in Minnesota, where he's had a key role in President Bush's re-election effort in the state.September 24, 2004
• Red Runs the Vistula: The Warsaw Uprising of 1944
  In August 1944, five years after the start of World War II, the people of Warsaw, armed with just a few guns and gasoline bombs, rose up against the German occupation of their city. The uprising was meant to last just 48 hours. Instead, it went on for two months. A quarter of a million people were killed and the Polish capital was razed to the ground. It was one of the great tragedies of World War II, and yet it is rarely talked about outside Poland. This new documentary from American RadioWorks tells the story of the Warsaw Uprising from the point of view of those who were there.September 23, 2004
• Press conference: Ayad Allawi and Geroge W. Bush
  Following his address to Congress, Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi gives a joint press conference with U.S. President George W. Bush on the rebuilding of Iraq. National Public Radio provides live coverage. Allawi thanked Congress for unseating Saddam Hussein and vowed that his country would hold democratic elections in January as scheduled. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)September 23, 2004
• Ayad Allawi on Iraq's progress toward elections
  Live coverage from National Public Radio of interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's address to a joint meeting of Congress. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)September 23, 2004
• In the line of duty
  More than 2,000 Minnesota National Guard men and women serve overseas at a time when troops are asked to serve longer and in more dangerous areas. A look at the Minnesota National Guard.September 22, 2004
• MPR poll: Minnesotans think war will worsen U.S. standing in the world
  A new poll sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and the St. Paul Pioneer Press suggests that most Minnesotans have misgivings about certain aspects of the war or its aftermath, but a majority still says the president is better prepared to manage the situation.September 22, 2004

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