Senate To Debate Farm Bill

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
Steve Inskeep and David Greene have details on where things stand with the Farm Bill.

Business News

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
David Greene has business news.

Crew Search For Survivors After Deadly Tornado

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
David Greene and Steve Inskeep have more on Monday's massive tornado that ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 51 people, according to the state medical examiner's office.

The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:15
Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.

After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:09
On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.

After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:09
On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.

Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:08
Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.

Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

NPR Morning Edition - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Governor Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 23:59
The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.

Germany May Have Paid A Price For Its Financial Power

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 03:59
Germans had to finance bailouts for countries like Greece, and imposed austerity measures in return. Those who disapprove may have struck back. People across the continent and beyond watched the Eurovision song contest. The German entry finished near the bottom, with countries giving the Germans no points at all

Right Lottery Numbers, Wrong Date

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 03:54
A California woman turned on the TV last week and saw she had the winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing. She thought she had won $360 million. It turns out she bought her ticket an hour after Wednesday's drawing.

Yahoo To Buy Tumblr In An Attempt To Revitalize Itself

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:53
Yahoo is expected to announce Monday that it's acquiring the social media site Tumblr, in a deal The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets are reporting to be worth about $1.1 billion. Some analysts are calling the acquisition an effort by Yahoo to be "cool and relevant" again.

Calif. Law To Require Ships To Cut Pollution

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:52
California is about to become the first state to require shore power at its ports. A new law mandates at least half of a shipping line's fleet to shut down their diesel engines and plug into shore-side electric power when they unload their cargo. It's part of a larger effort to cut pollution at the state's busiest ports, but costs have been a sticking point.

Why Congress Has Reasons Not To Be Bipartsan

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:52
Some political columnists say President Obama needs to exercise more "leadership" to bend a divided Congress to his will. But congressional Republicans have little incentive to cooperate with the president. And the more he "leads," the harder it may be for them to follow.

Growing Vegetables From Seeds Takes Root For Many Gardeners

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:52
More and more gardeners are bypassing the local nursery and instead starting their veggies from seed. Seeds are often cheaper, and they give growers a bigger choice of varieties. At a community garden in Venice, Calif., students learn the ins and outs of gardening from scratch.

Court Case Winds Down In New York's Stop-And-Frisk Challenge

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:00
Closing arguments in the lawsuit challenging New York City's stop-and-frisk policy begin Monday in federal court. The plaintiffs in the class action trial claim police officers were pressured to stop, question and frisk hundreds of thousands of people each year — even establishing quotas.

Canada Tries To Poach High-Tech Workers From The U.S.

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:00
Alongside a freeway in Northern California is a billboard which reads: Pivot to Canada. The billboard is urging high-tech immigrants living in the U.S. to pay attention to Canada. Canada wants to attract highly-skilled, foreign-born tech workers who are fed up with the visa process that they must follow to remain in the U.S.

GOP Likely To Keep Pressure On Obama Over Controversies

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:00
How could a barrage of controversies over Libya, the IRS and reporters' phone records affect President Obama's agenda and the 2014 elections. The president and his team have spent much of the past week answering questions, or deflecting questions, about three controversies.

Despite Digital Platforms, TV Still Relies On Word Of Mouth

NPR Morning Edition - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 01:00
TV is still a huge topic of conversation on and offline, according to recent research. In fact, conversation about TV is growing in the last few years. And face-to-face word of mouth still has tremendous power when it comes to attracting new viewers to a show. TV still seems to be the most influential medium when it comes to shaping American culture.
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