Details Of The Colombian Hostage Rescue Operation
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The three American military contractors who were among the 15 hostages rescued from Colombian leftist rebels have returned home safe. The rescue operation was assisted by quick thinking, acting skills and Che Guevara T-shirts.
| Discuss
The Real Shakespeare? Evidence Points To Earl
Friday, July 4, 2008
| In the final part of Morning Edition's series about Shakespeare, co-host Renee Montagne examines the theory that the Earl of Oxford — not the man from Stratford — is actually the bard and author of the world's most famous plays.
| Discuss
Can The Tour De France Outrun Doping Scandals?
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The Tour de France begins its 95th cycling race tomorrow in Brittany, France. Co-host Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Lindsey, a contributing editor for Bicycling Magazine, about the race and its efforts to clean up its image after being plagued by doping scandals.
| Discuss
Tensions Simmer In Anbar As U.S. Handoff Nears
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.
| Discuss
Obama Tries To Clarify Position On Ending War
Friday, July 4, 2008
| Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is clarifying how his upcoming trip to Iraq might affect his war policy. Obama still believes U.S. combat troops should be out within 16 months of his taking office. But he says he would be more specific about how that would happen when he returns from Iraq.
| Discuss
Details Of The Colombian Hostage Rescue Operation
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The three American military contractors who were among the 15 hostages rescued from Colombian leftist rebels have returned home safe. The rescue operation was assisted by quick thinking, acting skills and Che Guevara T-shirts.
| Discuss
Atlanta's New 'Millenium Gate' Draws Mixed Reaction
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The city of Atlanta is getting a new monument Friday. The $18 million "Millenium Gate" looks a bit like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. But it sticks out slightly because it's sandwiched between skyscrapers, retail stores and apartments. The arch is the brainchild of Atlanta native Rodney Cook, who hopes it gives the city a new icon. But local residents have mixed views. Philip Graitcer reports from Georgia Public Broadcasting.
| Discuss
Luxury Retailers Want eBay To Police For Knockoffs
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A French court ruled this week that eBay must pay Louis Vuitton more than $60 million in damages for allowing fake goods to be sold through its site. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with Chris Sprigman, a professor of intellectual property law at the University of Virginia, about the implications of the ruling.
| Discuss
Can The Tour De France Outrun Doping Scandals?
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The Tour de France begins its 95th cycling race tomorrow in Brittany, France. Co-host Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Lindsey, a contributing editor for Bicycling Magazine, about the race and its efforts to clean up its image after being plagued by doping scandals.
| Discuss
San Francisco Admits To Shielding Immigrant Felons
Friday, July 4, 2008
| San Francisco prides itself on being a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. City officials do not cooperate with federal immigration officials. But the policy has come under fire after revelations that city officials have been shielding illegal immigrant juvenile felons from federal immigration authorities. Mayor Gavin Newsom says the city will stop the practice.
| Discuss
Investigation Reveals Immigration Detainee Abuses
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A Washington Post investigation has revealed many immigrants, who are detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, receive poor or substandard medical care. The inquiry identified 83 people who died while in custody.
| Discuss
Immigration Agency Responds to Abuse Claims
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A recent Washington Post investigation uncovered poor healthcare and neglect in some detention centers operated by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Farai Chideya speaks with ICE spokeswoman Kelly Nantel to get the agency's response to the reporting and alleged mistreatment.
| Discuss
Atlanta's 'Millenium Gate' Draws Mixed Reaction
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The city of Atlanta is getting a new monument Friday. The $18 million "Millenium Gate" looks a bit like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, sandwiched between skyscrapers, retail stores and apartments. Atlanta native Rodney Cook hopes it gives the city a new icon. But local residents have mixed views.
| Discuss
Tensions Simmer In Anbar As U.S. Handoff Nears
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.
| Discuss
Obama Tries To Clarify Position On Ending War
Friday, July 4, 2008
| Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is clarifying how his upcoming trip to Iraq might affect his war policy. Obama still believes U.S. combat troops should be out within 16 months of his taking office. But he says he would be more specific about how that would happen when he returns from Iraq.
| Discuss
Details Of The Colombian Hostage Rescue Operation
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The three American military contractors who were among the 15 hostages rescued from Colombian leftist rebels have returned home safe. The rescue operation was assisted by quick thinking, acting skills and Che Guevara T-shirts.
| Discuss
Tensions Simmer In Anbar As U.S. Handoff Nears
Friday, July 4, 2008
| The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.
| Discuss
Prices And Demand Skyrocket, Not Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A series of supply and production problems in China have caused cities across the U.S. to curtail or completely cut their fireworks shows this Fourth of July. The problems have even affected commercial sales, driving prices sky-high.
| Discuss
A July 4th Mixtape
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A look back at Jordan Wright, who left behind more than a million pieces of campaign memorabilia, plus Ian Chillag takes a listen to patriotic songs written by regular people.
| Discuss
Replay: John Adams, What A Guy
Friday, July 4, 2008
| July 4th marks the anniversary of John Adams's death. The second president of the United States was a whiny, cantankerous and classic American.
| Discuss
Chicago Suburb Loves A Parade, Too Much
Friday, July 4, 2008
| Competition for seats on the July 4th parade route in Arlington Heights, Ill., got so serious that last year residents started staking out their turf a full two months ahead of time. This year, officials decided to put an end to that. There were no blankets or lawn chairs allowed until 7 p.m. Thursday night. Arlington Heights local Brian Daly gives us a report from the center of the melee.
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Replay: Returning Reporter Considers America
Friday, July 4, 2008
| In March, NPR foreign correspondent Ivan Watson talked with Alison Stewart about how it feels to return to the U.S. after a long time abroad.
| Discuss
Reading The Declaration Of Independence
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A July 4 tradition continues. Morning Edition hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence.
| Discuss
Prices And Demand Skyrocket, Not Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A series of supply and production problems in China have caused cities across the U.S. to curtail or completely cut their fireworks shows this Fourth of July. The problems have even affected commercial sales, driving prices sky-high.
| Discuss
Prices And Demand Skyrocket, Not Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
| A series of supply and production problems in China have caused cities across the U.S. to curtail or completely cut their fireworks shows this Fourth of July. The problems have even affected commercial sales, driving prices sky-high.
| Discuss
Nature, Neighbors Guide Composer's Notes
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Phillip Bimstein blends the voices, wildlife, sounds and stories of his hometown and Zion National Park in southern Utah to create songs such as "Half Moon at Checkerboard Mesa," a musical hike through the sounds of the park.
| Discuss
Obama Open To Refining Iraq Policy
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Barack Obama says he's open to refining his Iraq policy. The Democrat says he'll use what he learns from military commanders on his upcoming trip to Iraq to tweak his position. He dismissed GOP accusations that he was reversing his position.
| Discuss
Lucknow Is For Lovers
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Young Indians have their own reasons to celebrate a 19th century shrine to national independence.
| Discuss
Turning the Chinese Quake Comic
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Tales of heroism and survival following the Sichuan earthquake last May inspired graphic artist Coco Wang to turn those stories into a comic book. Wang says that the images and the stories helped people outside of China understand more about the humanity of the Chinese people.
| Discuss
New Way To Land Planes May Save Fuel
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| A new style of landing called "continuous descent" involves the plane flying straight. Alex Kingsbury, a reporter with U.S. News and World Report, says delivery firm UPS has saved 50 gallons of jet fuel per landing by using the system on its planes.
| Discuss
U.S. Role Seen In Colombia hostage Rescue
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| NPR has learned the U.S. provided "technical assistance" to the Colombian military in Wednesday's rescue of hostages in the custody of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. The U.S. has trained the Colombia's military for several years.
| Discuss
Employers Cut Jobs For Sixth Straight Month
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The U.S. economy lost jobs for the sixth straight month in June. The Labor Department says employers cut 62,000 jobs from their payrolls. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5 percent. The data were in line with economists' expectations.
| Discuss
Probe Into Md. Custody Death Slows
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| State and federal agents are investigating the death of a Maryland man in his cell two days after he was arrested and charged with killing a county police officer. But their efforts have been slowed by a lack of cooperation from prison officials.
| Discuss
Spate of Manhole Cover Thefts Poses Problem
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| It used to be a kids' prank, but manhole cover theft has become an expensive problem for cities such as Long Beach, Calif. Each lid weighs more than 200 pounds, but thieves anxious to capitalize upon the rising cost of scrap metal aren't deterred.
| Discuss
Rescued Hostages To Hold News Conference
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Three Americans rescued Wednesday in Colombia from FARC rebels are to hold a news conference. They were hostages for nearly five years.
| Discuss
FARC In Turmoil, Expert Says
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Colombian military rescued Wednesday four hostages from left-wing FARC rebels. Marc Chernick, associate professor at Georgetown University and author of a book on the group, says the left-wing group is reeling from this and other recent setbacks.
| Discuss
Immigration, Trade Top McCain Agenda
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Trade and immigration top Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's visit to Mexico. The two issues also dominated his trip to Colombia. McCain says he'll seek Mexico's help to tackle illegal immigration. He used the trip to tout free trade.
| Discuss
Calif. Wildfires Strain State's Resources
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Big Sur is surrounded by flames and more than 1,000 wildfires are burning across California. The state's firefighting resources are being pushed to the limit. Many fires may burn for over a month. The 61,000-acre blaze has burned at least 16 homes.
| Discuss
New Way To Land Planes May Save Fuel
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| A new style of landing called "continuous descent" involves the plane flying straight. Alex Kingsbury, a reporter with U.S. News and World Report, says delivery firm UPS has saved 50 gallons of jet fuel per landing by using the system on its planes.
| Discuss
Median Net Worth Declines
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Fed's report in June said the net worth of Americans showed the biggest decline since 2002. Scott Hoyt, senior director of consumer economics at Moody's Economy.com, says when the value of assets fall, it makes it harder to reach financial goals.
| Discuss
Employers Cut Jobs For Sixth Straight Month
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The U.S. economy lost jobs for the sixth straight month in June. The Labor Department says employers cut 62,000 jobs from their payrolls. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5 percent. The data were in line with economists' expectations.
| Discuss
Probe Into Md. Custody Death Slows
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| State and federal agents are investigating the death of a Maryland man in his cell two days after he was arrested and charged with killing a county police officer. But their efforts have been slowed by a lack of cooperation from prison officials.
| Discuss
Spate of Manhole Cover Thefts Poses Problem
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| It used to be a kids' prank, but manhole cover theft has become an expensive problem for cities such as Long Beach, Calif. Each lid weighs more than 200 pounds, but thieves anxious to capitalize upon the rising cost of scrap metal aren't deterred.
| Discuss
Rescued Hostages To Hold News Conference
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Three Americans rescued Wednesday in Colombia from FARC rebels are to hold a news conference. They were hostages for nearly five years.
| Discuss
Immigration, Trade Top McCain Agenda
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Trade and immigration top Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's visit to Mexico. The two issues also dominated his trip to Colombia. McCain says he'll seek Mexico's help to tackle illegal immigration. He used the trip to tout free trade.
| Discuss
Calif. Wildfires Strain State's Resources
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Big Sur is surrounded by flames and more than 1,000 wildfires are burning across California. The state's firefighting resources are being pushed to the limit. Many fires may burn for over a month. The 61,000-acre blaze has burned at least 16 homes.
| Discuss
Dancer, Artist Enlivens Death Valley Junction
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| In 1967 a flat tire led dancer and artist Marta Becket to Death Valley, an opera house — and her life's work. Today, she no longer dances, but she continues to attract an audience.
| Discuss
U.S. Role Seen In Colombia hostage Rescue
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| NPR has learned the U.S. provided "technical assistance" to the Colombian military in Wednesday's rescue of hostages in the custody of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. The U.S. has trained the Colombia's military for several years.
| Discuss
Rescued Hostages To Hold News Conference
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Three Americans rescued Wednesday in Colombia from FARC rebels are to hold a news conference. They were hostages for nearly five years.
| Discuss
FARC In Turmoil, Expert Says
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Colombian military rescued Wednesday four hostages from left-wing FARC rebels. Marc Chernick, associate professor at Georgetown University and author of a book on the group, says the left-wing group is reeling from this and other recent setbacks.
| Discuss
Homesick Iraqis Flock To NYC Eatery
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The atmosphere at La Kabbr, the only Iraqi restaurant in the Big Apple, is often like an Iraqi house party, with people dancing, sipping chai, sharing plates and passing hookah pipes. On many Saturday nights, Iraqis longing for a taste of home fill the Hell's Kitchen hotspot.
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Homesick Iraqis Flock To NYC Eatery
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The atmosphere at La Kabbr, the only Iraqi restaurant in the Big Apple, is often like an Iraqi house party, with people dancing, sipping chai, sharing plates and passing hookah pipes. On many Saturday nights, Iraqis longing for a taste of home fill the Hell's Kitchen hotspot.
| Discuss
Blue Wall Of Silence Develops In Suspect's Death
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Nineteen-year-old Ronnie White was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a cop. A few days later, he was found murdered in his cell.
| Discuss
Firefighters Face Tough Decisions On Front Line
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| With the fire season just starting, firefighters from California and neighboring states talk about having to face the decision of which fires to fight and which to let burn.
| Discuss
Turkey's AKP Party Defends Itself In Court
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party faces charges of imposing Islamic law in a secular state. If convicted, the party could be dissolved and Turkey's prime minister and president could be banned from politics for up to five years.
| Discuss
Calif. Property Owners Join The Fire-Fight
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| California firefighters are battling hundreds of fires across the state and resources are stretched very thin. So property owners in threatened areas have taken matters into their own hands.
| Discuss
Why Rural U.S. Towns See More Casualties
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Residents of Hemet, Calif. know all too well about military casualties. They're not alone — that town's story has been repeated in rural communities across the country. We examine why soldiers from rural areas are more likely to die in combat and how voters in those areas see the Iraq war.
| Discuss
Calif. Property Owners Join The Fire-Fight
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| California firefighters are battling hundreds of fires across the state and resources are stretched very thin. So property owners in threatened areas have taken matters into their own hands.
| Discuss
Undercover Agents Free 15 FARC Captives
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Colombian government completed a daring hostage rescue right out of a Tom Clancy novel Wednesday. Undercover agents freed 15 captives of the FARC rebel group, without negotiating or firing a shot. How did they do it?
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Why Rural U.S. Towns See More Casualties
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Residents of Hemet, Calif. know all too well about military casualties. They're not alone — that town's story has been repeated in rural communities across the country. We examine why soldiers from rural areas are more likely to die in combat and how voters in those areas see the Iraq war.
| Discuss
Hostages Rescued In Colombia After Long Captivity
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Fifteen hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans who were held for years by Colombian rebels, are now free. John Otis, South American bureau chief for the Houston Chronicle, explains details of the rescue.
| Discuss
Hostages Rescued In Colombia After Long Captivity
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Fifteen hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans who were held for years by Colombian rebels, are now free. John Otis, South American bureau chief for the Houston Chronicle, explains details of the rescue.
| Discuss
Employers Cut More Than 60,000 Jobs In June
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Some 62,000 jobs were cut from company payrolls in June, and the number of laid-off workers seeking benefits also rose sharply last week. The figures are further signs of a slowing U.S. economy.
| Discuss
Employers Cut More Than 60,000 Jobs In June
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Some 62,000 jobs were cut from company payrolls in June, and the number of laid-off workers seeking benefits also rose sharply last week. The figures are further signs of a slowing U.S. economy.
| Discuss
U.S. Swimmers Set Records In Olympic Trials
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are going on in Omaha, Neb., where records have already been broken. USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan talks about the events and Michael Phelps, who is midway through his quest to qualify for an astonishing number of events.
| Discuss
Colombian Envoy Recounts Hostage Rescue
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Colombian military on Wednesday freed 15 people held by the FARC rebel group. The hostages include Ingrid Betancourt, who was running for president when the FARC kidnapped her six years ago, and three American military contractors. Carolina Barco Isakson, Colombia's ambassador to the U.S., talks about the rescue operation.
| Discuss
Colombian Hostage Rescue: America's Role
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Colombian military on Wednesday freed 15 people held by the FARC rebel group. The hostages include Ingrid Betancourt, who was running for president when the FARC kidnapped her six years ago, and three American military contractors. Carolina Barco Isakson, Colombia's ambassador to the U.S., talks about the rescue operation.
| Discuss
Ex-Bush Spokesman Tapped To Focus McCain Camp
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| One of John McCain's top lieutenants is getting a battlefield promotion. Steve Schmidt, a former spokesman for President Bush's re-election campaign, was promoted at McCain headquarters in Virginia amid criticism in some GOP circles that McCain has been slow out of the starting gate.
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U.S. Hostages Rescued In Colombia Arrive In Texas
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The three American military contractors rescued by Colombian authorities have returned to the United States, landing in San Antonio after being held for five years by FARC rebels. Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes were captured in 2003.
| Discuss
FHA Aims To Shut Down No-Money Loan Program
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Federal Housing Administration says homebuyers who receive down payments through nonprofits are more likely to default on FHA loans than homebuyers who put up the money themselves. Supporters of the assistance program are fighting back.
| Discuss
Algae Overload Threatens Olympic Sailing Course
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| A vast amount of stinky green algae is threatening the Olympic sailing course in China; more than 14,000 workers are rushing to remove it all before the competition starts in five weeks. Olympic officials are confident the algae will be removed, but competitors are finding training difficult.
| Discuss
Childhood Home Of George Washington Excavated
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| George Washington slept there for years — it's the Virginia house he grew up in. Archaeologists have excavated the house, or what's left of it, and they say they've found artifacts that suggest that the Washingtons started out genteel but fell on hard times.
| Discuss
Analysis: What The Hostage Rescue Means For FARC
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Co-host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Juan Forero about the unusual nature of Wednesday's hostage rescue operation in Colombia, and what it says about the rebel group that had been holding them.
| Discuss
Bush Campaign Vet Gets Promotion With McCain
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Steve Schmidt, a former spokesman for President Bush's 2004 re-election campaign, has just received a promotion at John McCain headquarters in Virginia. Democrats say this means voters should expect more Bush-Cheney policies from McCain's administration.
| Discuss
U.S. Swimmers Set Records In Olympic Trials
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are going on in Omaha, Neb., where records have already been broken. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the events and Michael Phelps, who is midway through his quest to qualify for an astonishing number of events.
| Discuss
Most Patients Happy With German Health Care
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| German health benefits are very generous, and there's usually little or no wait to get elective surgery or diagnostic tests, such as MRIs. It's one of the best health care systems in the world. It's visible in little ways that most Germans take for granted.
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U.S. Hostages Rescued In Colombia Arrive In Texas
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The three American military contractors rescued by Colombian authorities have returned to the United States, landing in San Antonio after being held for five years by FARC rebels. Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes were captured in 2003.
| Discuss
FAA's Own Report Says Agency Too Cozy With Airlines
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Federal Aviation Administration inspector general has issued a report saying that the agency has gotten too cozy with the airlines. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor reports.
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Disney World To Close Parts Of Park For Adults
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida just announced it will close the six nightclubs in Pleasure Island — which has bars and nightclubs for adults, after the kids are put to bed. But the grown-ups aren't taking the news sitting down.
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Online Service Twitter Experiences Growing Pains
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Twitter has so many new users that, to keep up with the traffic, Twitter is shutting down parts of itself down for repairs. Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, explains.
| Discuss
The Four Day Work Week Gaining Ground
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Casual fridays take on a whole new meaning in Utah starting next month. Utah state employees will not be coming in on Fridays. It's a move meant to save on commuting and energy costs.
| Discuss
Advertisers Pay People To Talk About Products
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Word of mouth has always been valued as the most reliable way to drive someone to your business. But what about this new trend of companies paying shills to spread the word for a fee? Walter Carl, professor of communications at Northeastern University and founder of a word of mouth research firm called Chat Threads, discusses word-of-mouth marketing, for free.
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'Rainbow' Activists Overwhelm On National Parks
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Rainbow Family, a group of back-to-the-earth activists that meets every year to focus on world peace and egalitarianism, bring as many as 25,000 people to U.S. Forest Service land. John Twiss of the Forest Service, oversees law enforcement for this year's meeting.
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FHA Aims To Shut Down No-Money Loan Program
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The Federal Housing Administration says homebuyers who receive down payments through nonprofits are more likely to default on FHA loans than homebuyers who put up the money themselves. Supporters of the assistance program are fighting back.
| Discuss
Home Prices Drop More Steeply Outside Cities
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| In some parts of the country, house prices are dropping faster outside cities rather than inside them. It could be because migration to America's fastest growing areas has slowed in the past year. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks to William Frey, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the housing markets that are cooling fastest, and why.
| Discuss
Childhood Home Of George Washington Excavated
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| George Washington slept there for years — it's the Virginia house he grew up in. Archaeologists have excavated the house, or what's left of it, and they say they've found artifacts that suggest that the Washingtons started out genteel but fell on hard times.
| Discuss
U.S. Hostages Rescued In Colombia Arrive In Texas
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| The three American military contractors rescued by Colombian authorities have returned to the United States, landing in San Antonio after being held for five years by FARC rebels. Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes were captured in 2003.
| Discuss
Rescue Frees 15 Hostages From Colombian Guerillas
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Fifteen hostages were freed in Colombia yesterday, after being held by the guerrilla group FARC. Among the hostages was Ingrid Betancourt, a former Colombian presidential candidate who had been held for six years.
| Discuss
Hour Two: 15 Hostages Rescued From Colombian Guerillas
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Fifteen hostages were freed in Colombia yesterday, after being held by the guerrilla group FARC. Among the hostages was Ingrid Betancourt, a former Colombian presidential candidate who had been held for six years.
| Discuss
Algae Overload Threatens Olympic Sailing Course
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| A vast amount of stinky green algae is threatening the Olympic sailing course in China; more than 14,000 workers are rushing to remove it all before the competition starts in five weeks. Olympic officials are confident the algae will be removed, but competitors are finding training difficult.
| Discuss
Analysis: What The Hostage Rescue Means For FARC
Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Co-host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Juan Forero about the unusual nature of Wednesday's hostage rescue operation in Colombia, and what it says about the rebel group that had been holding them.
| Discuss
Rising Fuel Prices Keep Fishermen On Dry Land
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
| High fuel prices are keeping many New England fishing boats in the docks. Economists predict that if fuel prices stay this high, many fishermen will be forced out of business.
| Discuss
McCain, Obama See Public Service Differently
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
| John McCain and Barack Obama can sound similar when they talk about inspiring people to serve a cause greater than their own self-interest. But Obama sees government as an instrument of service, while McCain talks about military and community service.
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No More German Paper For Zimbabwe Money
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
| A German company has announced it will no longer supply Zimbabwe with paper to print its currency. Giesecke and Devrient's decision came following a request from the German government, and in response to U.N. and EU calls for international sanctions.
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