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Friday      
April 21, 2006
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Return to Democracy in Nepal?

The king of Nepal says he is restoring multi-party democracy.

Squeezing Oil out of Sand

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With gas prices soaring, companies are now eyeing oil locked in sands and shale. We hear from an industry analyst and an environmental scientist.

A Sergeant Returns to the Ballet

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Sergeant Terry Blogg, an Army ranger just back from Iraq, is performing in a ballet. He talks about his fears of the stage and of the war.

Elections in New Orleans

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We preview New Orleans’s municipal elections on Saturday.

Allen Lannom — A Life in Music

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The well-known conductor of Masterworks Chorale died. We hear a piece Robin Young recorded with him before he stopped conducting the ensemble.

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