From Louisiana To Versailles, Funding 'Vital Stories, Artfully Told'

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 03:27
With its mission to tell stories from underrepresented perspectives, Cinereach has supported more than 100 movies, including Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Queen of Versailles.

Law Change Makes It Harder To Unlock Cellphones

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:41
A copyright ruling from the Library of Congress covers whether people may buy a phone from one carrier and then use it with another. A recent change makes it illegal to unlock a phone, or untie it from the original carrier, without permission. But some people are petitioning the White House to undo that change.

Where Does Overhauling Immigration Stand?

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Bipartisan groups of lawmakers are working together on overhauling immigration. On Tuesday, President Obama spoke with several of the senators involved. But there's been some controversy over a draft White House proposal on immigration that was made public.

Civil Penalties At Stake In Trial Against BP

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
A massive civil lawsuit over liability for the worst oil disaster in U.S. history goes to trial next week in New Orleans. The U.S. Justice Department and Gulf states say BP was grossly negligent and put profits over safety, leading to the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon. Eleven rig workers were killed. Settlement talks have continued but states say they are pushing for a trial to make sure BP is held accountable and pays to restore the Gulf Coast environment and economy.

Bank Of America CEO Recieves Hefty Raise

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
A new regulatory filing by Bank of America shows its CEO received quite a raise last year. Brian Moynihan got nearly a 75 percent increase in 2012 — a pay package valued at more than $12 million. The previous year he was paid $7 million.

Automatic Spending Cuts Would Cause 'Hardship' For People

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
The Pentagon plans to notify members of Congress Wednesday about its plans to furlough some 800,000 civilian employees later this spring. That's just one consequence of the federal government's automatic spending cuts, which are due to take effect next week. President Obama is urging Congress to halt the cuts, at least temporarily, while lawmakers try to craft a more lasting budget agreement.

'Prisoner X' Raises Questions About Israel's Secrecy

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Mossad agent Ben Zygier faced secret charges three years ago, was imprisoned under a false name and until last week, his suicide while in prison was a closely-held secret. Some Israelis say the case shows that the bounds of military censorship have gotten too tight.

Postal Service Ventures Into New Territory

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
It is coming out with a line of clothing and accessories called "Rain, Heat and Snow." It cut a deal with a company based in Ohio to create "smart apparel" or "wearable technology."

Iran's Presidential Election Could Interfere With Nuclear Talks

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
As another round of nuclear talks approaches, Iran is again blowing hot and cold on the prospects for progress. After officials signaled a willingness to talk directly with U.S. negotiators, Iran's supreme leader quashed that idea.

Oscar Nominees Faced Pressure Playing 'Real People'

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Morning Edition has gone into the archives for NPR interviews from the past year with two Oscar nominees. We'll hear from Naomi Watts who plays a tsunami survivor in The Impossible. And Daniel Day Lewis who plays Abraham Lincoln.

Boeing's Tech Workers Vote To Authorize Strike

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Boeing has its hands full right now. It is still trying to get to the bottom of a battery fire on one of its new 787s, and now technical workers have authorized a strike. They'll negotiate again before a walkout.

Being Obese Can Weigh On Employees' Insurance

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Renee Montagne talks to Morgan Downey, editor of the Downey Obesity Report about employers using carrots — and sticks — to improve the health of their employees.

Oscar Pistorius Faces Another Court Hearing

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Renee Montagne gets an update from freelance radio reporter Jean-Jacques Cornish on the pre-trial hearings for South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius. He is charged with murdering his supermodel girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Where Does Overhauling Immigration Stand?

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Bipartisan groups of lawmakers are working together on overhauling immigration. On Tuesday, President Obama spoke with several of the senators involved. But there's been some controversy over a draft White House proposal on immigration that was made public. For more, Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Mara Liasson.

Civil Penalties At Stake In BP's Trial

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
A massive civil lawsuit over liability for the worst oil disaster in U.S. history goes to trial next week in New Orleans. The U.S. Justice Department and Gulf states say BP was grossly negligent and put profits over safety, leading to the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon. Eleven rig workers were killed. Settlement talks have continued but states say they are pushing for a trial to make sure BP is held accountable and pays to restore the Gulf Coast environment and economy. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.

Business News

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Renee Montagne has business news.

Automatic Spending Cut Would Cause 'Hardship' For People

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
The Pentagon plans to notify members of Congress Wednesday about its plans to furlough some 800,000 civilian employees later this spring. That's just one consequence of the federal government's automatic spending cuts which are due to take effect next week. President Obama is urging Congress to halt the cuts, at least temporarily, while lawmakers try to craft a more lasting budget agreement. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

'Prisoner X' Raises Questions About Israel's Secrecy

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
The case has raised new questions about the value of military censorship in Israel. The case was under a judicial gag order for two years, making it impossible for attorneys or the press to raise questions about the secret detention of the Mossad agent. But many Israelis say censorship in general works well, and even buys the media some advantages. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Iran's Presidential Election Could Interfere With Nuclear Talks

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
As another round of nuclear talks approaches, Iran is again blowing hot and cold on the prospects for progress. After officials signaled a willingness to talk directly with U.S. negotiators, Iran's supreme leader quashed that idea. NPR's Peter Kenyon has the story.

The Last Word In Business

NPR Morning Edition - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 02:00
Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep have the Last Word in Business.
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