NPR Topics: News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 NPR news, audio, and news podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120725208&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120725208&ft=1&f=1001 Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back.

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]]> Pakistan Hemmed In By U.S. And Afghanistan Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120845897&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120845897&ft=1&f=1001 Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass.

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]]> The Butterflies And Beetles Behind Evolution Alfred Russel Wallace was Darwin's colleague, a globe-trotting naturalist who helped shape the theory of evolution. Thirty years ago, an antique shopper bought a magnificent rosewood cabinet. It contained Wallace's personal collection of 1,600 butterflies and insects. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120793257&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120793257&ft=1&f=1001 Alfred Russel Wallace was Darwin's colleague, a globe-trotting naturalist who helped shape the theory of evolution. Thirty years ago, an antique shopper bought a magnificent rosewood cabinet. It contained Wallace's personal collection of 1,600 butterflies and insects.

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]]> Stolen E-mails Raise Questions On Climate Research E-mails stolen from a climate research center in England reveal that a small group of scientists has been pressuring scientific journals not to publish reports that cast doubt on climate change. The e-mails raise questions about the impartiality of peer-review process, which is designed to keep poor science out of the technical literature. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846593&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846593&ft=1&f=1001 E-mails stolen from a climate research center in England reveal that a small group of scientists has been pressuring scientific journals not to publish reports that cast doubt on climate change. The e-mails raise questions about the impartiality of peer-review process, which is designed to keep poor science out of the technical literature.

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]]> New Details Emerge On Obama Troop Decision New details are emerging as President Obama's announcement of his Afghanistan troop decision nears. In a primetime address to the nation, Obama is expected to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan and to boost the training of Afghan forces. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846046&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846046&ft=1&f=1001 New details are emerging as President Obama's announcement of his Afghanistan troop decision nears. In a primetime address to the nation, Obama is expected to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan and to boost the training of Afghan forces.

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]]> Obama To Outline U.S. Goals At Climate Summit President Obama will commit the U.S. to a goal of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month. His goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120825417&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120825417&ft=1&f=1001 President Obama will commit the U.S. to a goal of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month. His goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.

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]]> Teenage Boys More Likely To Be In Fatal Car Crashes The number of teenage drivers involved in fatal car crashes has dropped dramatically in the past decade. But in those wrecks, male drivers still outnumber females by more than 2 to 1. For Basil Rynestead of Fauquier County, Va., it's a battle against peer pressure and inexperience to stay safe on the road. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120537839&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120537839&ft=1&f=1001 The number of teenage drivers involved in fatal car crashes has dropped dramatically in the past decade. But in those wrecks, male drivers still outnumber females by more than 2 to 1. For Basil Rynestead of Fauquier County, Va., it's a battle against peer pressure and inexperience to stay safe on the road.

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]]> Veterans Face New Enemy: Unemployment More than 2,500 veterans flocked to the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft docked along the Hudson River in Manhattan, for a job fair Monday. While the unemployment rate in New York is 9 percent, it's nearly double that for combat-age veterans. One challenge is that their skills aren't easily understood by employers. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819305&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819305&ft=1&f=1001 More than 2,500 veterans flocked to the USS Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft docked along the Hudson River in Manhattan, for a job fair Monday. While the unemployment rate in New York is 9 percent, it's nearly double that for combat-age veterans. One challenge is that their skills aren't easily understood by employers.

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]]> How Health Overhaul Might Impact Premiums If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844067&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844067&ft=1&f=1001 If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear.

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]]> In Sept. 11 Trial, Lots Of Evidence, But No Slam-Dunk Prosecutors have plenty of evidence to support allegations that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed masterminded the Sept. 11 attacks, including multiple confessions. But it won't be easy getting most of it into federal court. The accused terrorist most likely won't go free, but the trial could be a long, tough battle. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120822713&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120822713&ft=1&f=1001 Prosecutors have plenty of evidence to support allegations that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed masterminded the Sept. 11 attacks, including multiple confessions. But it won't be easy getting most of it into federal court. The accused terrorist most likely won't go free, but the trial could be a long, tough battle.

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]]> Timeline: Recent Major Terrorism Prosecutions In The U.S. The media buzz surrounding the decision to prosecute professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants in New York suggests the case is unprecedented. In fact, in recent decades the U.S. has brought hundreds of such prosecutions. Here's a look at the outcomes of some of the more notable ones. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120831420&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120831420&ft=1&f=1001 The media buzz surrounding the decision to prosecute professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants in New York suggests the case is unprecedented. In fact, in recent decades the U.S. has brought hundreds of such prosecutions. Here's a look at the outcomes of some of the more notable ones.

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]]> Israel Declares A 10-Month Settlement Freeze Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says halt on new construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank is designed to restart peace talks, but Palestinians have rejected the freeze as insufficient because it does not include east Jerusalem. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120829054&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120829054&ft=1&f=1001 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says halt on new construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank is designed to restart peace talks, but Palestinians have rejected the freeze as insufficient because it does not include east Jerusalem.

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]]> Man's Attempt To Fly On Jet-Powered Wings Fails Former fighter pilot Yves Rossy ditched safely into the chilly waters between Morocco and Spain on Wednesday after a technical malfunction ended the first attempted intercontinental crossing on jet-powered wings. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120826341&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120826341&ft=1&f=1001 Former fighter pilot Yves Rossy ditched safely into the chilly waters between Morocco and Spain on Wednesday after a technical malfunction ended the first attempted intercontinental crossing on jet-powered wings.

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]]> Catholic Church Stokes Political Debate On Abortion, Gay Marriage An Irish Catholic congressman is entangled in a very public battle with a Catholic Archbishop. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, a Democrat from Rhode Island, says he was told not to take communion because of his views on abortion rights. The controversy illustrates a larger debate about the Catholic Church's priorities and core values. For more on the subject, guest host Jennifer Ludden talks with Frances Kissling, former president of Catholics for Choice, the Rev. Harry Jackson, pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Md., Professor Stephen Schneck, director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:28:59 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816494&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816494&ft=1&f=1001 An Irish Catholic congressman is entangled in a very public battle with a Catholic Archbishop. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, a Democrat from Rhode Island, says he was told not to take communion because of his views on abortion rights. The controversy illustrates a larger debate about the Catholic Church's priorities and core values. For more on the subject, guest host Jennifer Ludden talks with Frances Kissling, former president of Catholics for Choice, the Rev. Harry Jackson, pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Md., Professor Stephen Schneck, director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America.

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]]> Polanski Wins Bail, Remains In Swiss Jail For Now A Swiss court granted Roman Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting $4.5 million to allow him to remain under house arrest at his chalet. The film director, who faces extradition to the U.S., will stay in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819902&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819902&ft=1&f=1001 A Swiss court granted Roman Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting $4.5 million to allow him to remain under house arrest at his chalet. The film director, who faces extradition to the U.S., will stay in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal.

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