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Select Young Afghans Chosen As Commandoes In Training

By Renee Montagne

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 3:57 am

From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen, Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014.

StoryCorps

1:06 am

Fri May 17, 2013

A Gift Of Life And Friendship After A Family's Loss

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Six years ago, Rick Bounds was told he would die without a kidney and liver transplant. Today he is a triathlete, thanks to donor organs from Dorothy Biernack's late husband, Marty.

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Dorothy met Rick at the finish line of his first triathlon, holding a photo of her late husband, Marty.

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Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 3:14 am

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Today, Rick Bounds is a 58-year-old triathlete, with four competitions and a 100-mile bike ride to his credit.

But six years ago, he was diagnosed with a nonhepatitis liver disease. Rick's doctors told him that if he didn't have an immediate kidney and liver transplant, he would die.

He was given eight months to live and told that his chances of getting organs were slim.

'No Hope'

1:04 am

Fri May 17, 2013

Why Is There An Ammunition Shortage In The U.S.?

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"We're going to keep prices as fair as we possibly can," says Bob Viden of Bob's Little Sport Shop in southern New Jersey.

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Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 8:04 pm

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Sales of guns and ammunition rose after President Obama took office in 2008, and they went through the roof starting late last year, when a school shooting led to a push for new gun control measures. That's led to a prolonged ammunition shortage, even with manufacturers running at full capacity.

1:03 am

Fri May 17, 2013

AP Case Adds To Obama Team's Tough Record On Leaks

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President Obama speaks during a news conference in the White House Rose Garden on Thursday. He told reporters: "Leaks related to national security can put people at risk."

By Ari Shapiro

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 7:34 am

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President Obama had a reputation when he took office as a liberal former constitutional lawyer who had condemned Bush-era national security policies.

But he has proven to be even tougher than President George W. Bush on prosecuting national security leaks. The seizure of Associated Press phone records is just the latest example.

12:03 am

Fri May 17, 2013

Sam Amidon: Reshaping An American Folk Tradition

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Sam Amidon's new album is titled Bright Sunny South.

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Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 7:55 am

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