Friday, July 25, 2003 The Marketplace Morning Report with Kai Ryssdal and Tess Vigeland is a series of seven 9-minute business news modules airing weekdays. This timely report delivers a global business newscast and a hard-hitting feature report. Visit the archive to browse previous stories. Note: Each of the broadcasts contains some of the newscast items below and one of the features. Since only a few radio markets get all seven broadcasts, we've made them available below.

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Newscast Stories From Washington, DC: John Dimsdale reports that the U.S. has asked Turkey to help with the costs of the Iraqi occupation -- and they’re still negotiating terms . From the Health Desk: With the 25th birthday of the world’s first test tube baby Saturday, Andrew Parrella looks at the state of in vitro fertilization. We present another installment of the “Job Files” series…Today: a profile of a headline writer. From Los Angeles: Salvo Lavis finds that Florida is considering creating its own mandatory “high-stakes” progress testing for its public university system. From Tokyo: Jessica Smith reports that cold weather has become a bit troubling for some Japanese businesses. From Austin, TX: Adam Schroeder finds low interest rates are prompting some parents to pay for a second home, instead of a dorm, for their college-bound kids. From London: Stephen Beard says that maritime piracy is at its highest point in years. From Los Angeles: Kim Masters reports on a new Web site to help individuals subpoenaed for online piracy. From Washington, DC: Julie Small looks into the national ramifications of California's bond rating being downgraded. Features Movie producers mining comic books for ideas Kids aren't the only ones interested in comic books these days. Now, big-time movie stars and producers can't wait to get their hands on the latest superhero adventures. Patrick Hirsch reports.

Unemployment of disabled remains a problem July 26th marks the 13th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The measure was enacted to thwart discrimination of the disabled in the workplace -- but has it succeeded? Judy Martin reports.