Hall of Fame baseball legend Ernie Banks talks with Steve Inskeep about his life in the sport. Banks says he remembers nearly every moment of his great career — the sights, the sounds, the feelings — but adds that he's still looking to do "something worthwhile" with his life.
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Petraeus Defends Pakistan's Fight Against Insurgents
Days after President Obama announced his decision to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, who commands American troops throughout the Middle East and South Asia,...
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