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Study Shows Europe's Population Falling Birthrates across Europe are falling, says a new study by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development. Reiner Klingholz, the institute's director, says the region's population will be constant over the next 50 years thanks only to immigration. Decathlete Relives Olympic Gold Medal It's the hardest competition of the entire Olympic Games — perhaps because it's not one competition but 10. Decathlete Bryan Clay, who took home the gold last week in Beijing, talks about his victory — and how it feels to be the world's top athlete. New Chief Shares Vision For Air Force Read excerpts from an NPR interview with the new top officer of the U.S. Air Force. Andrew Fleming And Pam Brady: Making 'Hamlet 2' The two collaborated on the new Steve Coogan comedy, about a failed actor and overzealous drama teacher who mounts a musical sequel to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. Michelle Obama: Family Is Focus Of Denver Speech Michelle Obama delivers the keynote speech on the first day of the Democratic convention. She'll focus on the story of her husband, Barack Obama, and their family. "I want people to understand who we are as a family, what our values are," she tells NPR. Just Who Is Michelle Obama? The keynote address for the opening night of the Democratic National Convention will come from a woman who might become the country's next first lady, Michelle Obama. God Talk On The Campaign Trail Both John McCain and Barack Obama are courting the religious vote, but whose campaign will be more effective? Journalist Dan Gilgoff, the politics editor for Beliefnet.com, discusses the candidates' tactics. A Democrat Heads To First Convention At 88 At 88, Bertha Means is a rookie. The Texas Democrat is a first-time delegate to the Democratic National Convention. She runs a taxi cab company in Austin, Texas. And she likes to call herself a "great-grandmama-for-Obama." Convention Security: An Agent Speaks Up Host Liane Hansen speaks with Secret Service Special Agent Ed Donovan about the role and challenges of the agency in providing security for this week's Democratic National Convention in Denver. Sports Beyond The Olympics Believe it or not, there were other things happening in the world of sports besides the Olympics. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis talks about who succeeds Gene Upshaw as head of the NFL players union, the NFL's preseason schedule, baseball and team handball at the Olympics. Obama VP Pick, McCain Gaffe Cap Week In Politics Barack Obama continued to wait on the announcement of his running mate, and John McCain can't remember how many houses he owns. David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, and E.J. Dionne, a columnist for the Washington Post and a fellow at the Brookings Institution, offer their insight. Imagining The 2012 London Games London will host the 2012 Olympic Games, but organizers acknowledge they have big shoes to fill after Beijing. British comedian Matt Kirshen, a finalist on the 2007 season of NBC's Last Comic Standing, says it's going to be impossible to top the ability of a totalitarian regime. Arizona Gov.: Dem Platform Renews Promise The Democrats will present their 2008 platform, Renewing America's Promise in Denver next week. Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, chair of the Platform Drafting Committee, says it offers goals for a better economic future and emphasizes options to make it easier for women who want to have children. An Animated Take On The 'Chicago 10' Brett Morgan's film, Chicago 10, uses a combination of archival footage, animation and music to tell the story of eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention. A Nation Divided In 'Nixonland' Rick Perlstein's book, Nixonland, combines an evocative trip through the 1960s and early 1970s with an assessment of the impact of Richard Nixon's political career. Perstein argues that many of the deep political divisions in modern American politics were defined by that period, and exploited effectively by Nixon.