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Pere David's Deer was near extinction before a French missionary helped rescue it at the turn of the 19th century. The animal's story may reflect new environmental awareness in China, despite social and economic pressures still threatening the country's wildlife.

The "Chicago Boys" -- Chilean men who studied free-market economic theories at the University of Chicago in the 1950s and '60s -- are often credited for Chile's relatively healthy economy. Chicago Public's Catrin Einhorn reports from Santiago on their legacy.

South Korean scientists report a major advance in the production of stem cells for medical research. Scientists say they have discovered a more efficient method for making new cells. In the United States, embryonic stem cells are at the center of a political and ethical debate.

New York City officials release thousands of pages of oral histories collected from emergency responders in the days after the Sept. 11 attacks. Also released were radio transmissions between 911 dispatchers and fire crews, visceral reminders of the confusion and horror of that day.

Five years ago, Tom DeBaggio told his personal story about his battle with early-onset Alzheimer's. A return visit finds the former nursery owner less sure of himself — and scared to death of getting lost again.

The Army may have met its recruiting target for July, but the year-to-date goals have not been met. The Army Reserve and the National Guard have also suffered shortfalls in their recruiting missions. Can the United States continue to rely on an all-volunteer army? Melissa Block talks with Laurence Korb, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.

Crews are busy across the West battling wildfires. In rural Southern Colorado, the Mason Fire forced 5,000 people to flee their homes. Lightning sparked that blaze nearly a week ago. Wind and hot temperatures helped it grow quickly to more than 11,000 acres.

The London bombings Thursday showcased the evolution of al Qaeda and its tactics over the years. NPR's Jackie Northam looks at the pre- and post-Sept. 11 strategy of the terrorist organization.

Over the years the scientific community has largely decided not to take part in public debates over creationism v. evolution. Now they're being careful about how they take on Darwin's latest critics — advocates of "Intelligent Design," the argument that life is too complex to have evolved without help.

Senior news analyst Daniel Schorr looks at the London attacks and looks at what lies ahead in the wake of the blasts; the G8 summit; and the Supreme Court vacancy.