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Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says rising energy costs have trimmed economic growth by about three-quarters of a percentage point in 2004. Higher fuel prices could mean a struggle this winter among Americans who use oil to heat their homes. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

While the number of undecided voters in this election has been relatively small compared to the general population, in recent polls nearly 20 percent of Asian American and Pacific Islanders had not made up their minds. That may explain why both campaigns are working hard to win over this population of voters. Doualy Xaykaothao reports.

A donors' conference in Tokyo this past week revealed the limits on international aid to Iraq. Instead of new promises, wealthy nations promised only to do a better job of meeting past pledges of support. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Sen. John Kerry seizes on the disappearance of explosives in Iraq, saying President Bush did not adequately safeguard the weapons. After ignoring the attacks earlier in the week, Bush responded Wednesday. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Insurgent bombers strike inside the so-called "Green Zone" in Baghdad, the heavily guarded area holding the Iraqi government and U.S. embassy. Five people, including three Americans, were killed in the bombings at a restaurant and market. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Emily Harris.

The U.S. Senate race in Illinois has captured the attention of some East Africans. Democratic contender Barack Obama's father was Kenyan and his hometown of Kolego is keenly awaiting the outcome of Tuesday's race. Many there hope an Obama victory will mean good things for their community. Hear NPR's Jason Beaubien.

For the independent Hearing Voices radio project, producer Jim Kehoe profiles "Flamin' Betty" Burkland, a 63-year-old grandmother who loves to race amazingly fast cars at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

Eight days before Election Day, President Bush visits several battleground states, attacking Democratic challenger John Kerry on security. Sen. Kerry campaigned with former President Clinton in Philadelphia. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

Efforts are under way to arrange a ceasefire in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City, where militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been battling U.S. forces. Sadr's aides have been negotiating with officials of Iraq's interim government, but no deal has yet been announced. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

NPR's Melissa Block talks with NPR's Ron Elving about last night's vice-presidential debate in Cleveland. On domestic issues, both candidates stretched the truth -- about their own record and that of their opponent.