May 14, 2008      

Asia, Environment,

China works to change perceptions in earthquake's aftermath

By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji


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North America, Politics , Vote 2008

Hillary Clinton celebrates a win in West Virginia

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Corey Takahashi

Even Barack Obama conceded it would be tough to win West Virginia.. And last night, he was more than right. Hillary Clinton took the state with a more than 40 percent lead. Clinton's near-constant presence throughout the state stood in contrast to Obama’s quick-hit, half-day Monday visit. Emily Corio is a reporter for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. She was with the Clinton campaign last night
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Asia, North America, Business and Economy

Stephen Dubner on the selfish act of altruism

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Collin Campbell

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Tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami and the Sept. 11 attacks prompted billions of dollars in donations. But following an earthquake in Pakistan that killed 80,000... not so much. How much do Americans give to charitable causes? And why? Stephen Dubner, author of "Freakonomics," has numbers and answers. More: Dubner's Freakonomics blog
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Vote 2008,

After a Clinton win in W. Va., Andrea Bernstein assesses the Democratic battle

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Andrea Bernstein


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North America

Stephen Dubner on the Celtics' stats man


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Asia, Iraq

For Iraqi journalists, the newfound freedom to speak comes with new risks


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Asia, Environment,

Edward Wong on the state of Chengdu; regional analysis from Global Insight

By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji

State media estimates nearly twenty thousand people have died in the 7.9 earthquake, and tens of thousands are still buried under rubble. Fifty thousand troops are conducting searches for survivors and delivering aid, but bad weather is making a hard job harder with rain storms triggering landslides, blocking roads. The country's prime minister is personally overseeing the operation.
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Vote 2008, North America, Politics

A look ahead to the Democratic primary in Kentucky

By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji


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Question of the day: My day is not complete until I've _____ed online

By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji May 14, 2008, 04:15 PM

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