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Former President Clinton is resting comfortably after successful coronary bypass surgery this morning, say officials at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Clinton was admitted to the hospital several days ago after complaining of chest pains. NPR's Brenda Wilson reports.

Brzezinski has reported on the nation's homeland security since Sept. 11, for magazines including Mother Jones and The New York Times Magazine. His new book is Fortress America: An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State (out later this fall).

Greece's long history -- and mythology -- were on display at the Olympic opening ceremonies in Athens Friday. Athletes from a record 202 countries are taking part in the games. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat faces down a revolt by disaffected members of his own political organization in the Gaza Strip. The dissidents are demanding reforms to share power. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

More than a decade after it was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, the Northern spotted owl still faces extinction. NPR's Elizabeth Arnold has the second installment of a two-part report.

The world's largest casino company will be created when Harrah's Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment for about $5 billion. The deal is a sign of consolidation in Las Vegas and the riverfront casino business. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

President Bush hopes NATO countries will assist in the reconstruction of Iraq. The president and other leaders are in Turkey for two days of sessions among NATO member nations. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

He wrote the introduction and commentary for the new book The Most Fearful Ordeal: Original Coverage of The Civil War by Writers and Reporters of The New York Times. McPherson is a professor of history at Princeton University. He is the author of many books on the Civil War era including Battle Cry of Freedom.

Baltimore's colorful singing street vendors may soon be consigned to the history books. The city believes the horses that draw the carts of fresh fruit and vegetables are unsanitary. Sarah Richards reports.

As nine states vote this November on whether to ban same-sex marriage, gay rights groups are pinning their hopes on Oregon, a state known for pioneering social policies. But in Oregon, it's a tight race that could go either way. Colin Fogarty of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.