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Foreclosures More than Double; Uptick Seen in Durable Goods

U.S. homeowners lost 220,000 homes to foreclosure in the second quarter, according to a report issued Friday by RealtyTrac, Inc., a marketer of foreclosed homes. The numbers represent a 14 percent jump over the first quarter of 2008, and a 120 percent climb since this time last year.

A lender foreclosure sign is seen in front of a house in Shaker Heights, Ohio; AP photo



	Sens. Dodd and Shelby Discuss the Housing Bill






	Map the 2008 Presidential Battleground States What's at Stake

Ask NPR's Scott Tong Your Questions on China and the Olympics

With the 2008 Summer Olympic Games nearing, China is pushing to clean up air pollution in Beijing and show its political tolerance by allowing protest zones. Marketplace's Scott Tong, who is based in Shanghai, takes your questions the country's preparations.




	China Prepares for 2008 Olympics

	Thousands Stampede for Last of Olympics Tickets

Ricardo Pau-Llosa Reflects on Latin American Art and Shares Poem

Ricardo Pau-Llosa is the author of six books of poetry. He is also a widely published art critic, specializing in Latin American art. Tonight on the NewsHour, he reads a poem from his new collection, "Parable Hunter."




	Watch an Extended Interview and More Poems by Pau-Llosa

	Poetry Foundation

Scientists Discover What Makes the Northern Lights Dance

Schematic of THEMIS satellites: NASA Image

Scientists and stargazers alike have long been fascinated by the auroras, also known as the northern and southern lights -- the bands of light that stretch and sometimes dance across the night sky near the earth's poles.




	Studying Space Storms

McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention, Headlines Across Europe

Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight.




	Text of Obama's Speech in Berlin

Obama World Tour Highlights Foreign Policy Differences With McCain

As the 2008 presidential campaign chugs along, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to beef up his foreign policy credentials -- and attracting plenty of media attention along the way.

Ask Jeff Smith, Creator of 'Bone' Comic Book, Your Questions

After launching "Bone" in 1991, Jeff Smith's acclaimed comic book has sold over 4 million copies and his art is now on display at the Wexner Center For the Arts at Ohio State University. He takes your questions on the world of comics.

China Prepares for 2008 Olympic Games

Massive construction, pollution and public image are all factors in China's preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Catch Up on the Weekly Analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks

Missed your weekly dose of political analysis from syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks? Find the full archive here.

Paul Solman Takes Your Questions in 'Business Desk' Feature

From explaining the subprime market to making sense of the Fed, economics correspondent Paul Solman covers the business stories that are making news on Wall Street and at the water cooler. In a Web feature, he takes your questions.

Tribal Members Combat Migrant Border Deaths

Tohono O'odham reservation members struggle with migrant deaths on their U.S.-Mexico borderlands after vehicle barriers did little to stop the migrant flow. A National Minority Consortia fellow reports.

The Uninsured: The U.S. vs. Other Nations

Health insurance in different countries varies widely, from government-funded programs to systems that mix public and private insurance. Use an interactive chart to explore how the U.S. system stacks up to other countries.

Get In-depth Analysis and Special Reports on the Conflict in Iraq

As the Iraq war enters its sixth year, get the latest NewsHour reports and analysis on the continuing violence and political challenges facing the country as it struggles to reach peace and rebuild.


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Media and the Campaigns
Analysts examine how the media has covered the campaigns of Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and weigh criticisms of media favoritism toward Obama.

Shields and Brooks
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the news of the week, including Obama's trip abroad and McCain's domestic tour.

Shoring Up Schools
In the wake of May's devastating earthquake in China, Lee Hochberg examines the debate over whether to better fortify U.S. schools against earthquakes.

Olympic Countdown
As the Beijing Olympics draw near, NPR's Shanghai correspondent Scott Tong discusses China's preparations for the event, including efforts to beef up security.

Poetry Series
A look at the work of Miami-based poet Ricardo Pau-Llosa, author of "The Parable Hunter."

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