NPR Topics: News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2010 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:30:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 Series Overview: Bush Tax Cuts And Beyond The clock is ticking on one of President Bush's most controversial legacies. The tax cut packages enacted in 2001 and 2003 will soon expire. In a new series, NPR lays out the policy and politics behind the debate to extend them, and looks at how taxes affect individuals, corporations and states. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636881&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636881&ft=1&f=1001 The clock is ticking on one of President Bush's most controversial legacies. The tax cut packages enacted in 2001 and 2003 will soon expire. In a new series, NPR lays out the policy and politics behind the debate to extend them, and looks at how taxes affect individuals, corporations and states.

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]]> Mideast Crisis Looms Over Israeli Settlements Israel hinted Sunday it will ease restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668806&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668806&ft=1&f=1001 Israel hinted Sunday it will ease restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction.

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]]> Attack On Baghdad Military Headquarters Kills 12 U.S. troops at the military compound to train Iraqi forces helped repel the attack, marking the first time American forces have been involved in an exchange of gunfire in Baghdad since the U.S. officially ended combat operations in Iraq less than a week ago. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129667989&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129667989&ft=1&f=1001 U.S. troops at the military compound to train Iraqi forces helped repel the attack, marking the first time American forces have been involved in an exchange of gunfire in Baghdad since the U.S. officially ended combat operations in Iraq less than a week ago.

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]]> Next Up For The Economy: Small-Business Tax Cuts? This is an unsettled time in the American economy. Last week, the stock market rose, but so did the unemployment rate. The nation lost jobs overall, but the number of private-sector jobs was up.  One thing everyone can agree on, though: The recovery has slowed. And this week, President Obama will unveil a new economic package including tax cuts for small businesses. The price tag: as high as $300 billion. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129666977&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129666977&ft=1&f=1001 This is an unsettled time in the American economy. Last week, the stock market rose, but so did the unemployment rate. The nation lost jobs overall, but the number of private-sector jobs was up.  One thing everyone can agree on, though: The recovery has slowed. And this week, President Obama will unveil a new economic package including tax cuts for small businesses. The price tag: as high as $300 billion.

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]]> Know This Man? Can You Tell Him Who He Is? Six years ago, he woke up naked behind a Burger King dumpster with no memory of who he was before. Nothing, that is, except a few brief snatches from his past and the way he spelled his first name: Benjaman. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668438&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668438&ft=1&f=1001 Six years ago, he woke up naked behind a Burger King dumpster with no memory of who he was before. Nothing, that is, except a few brief snatches from his past and the way he spelled his first name: Benjaman.

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]]> Muslim Americans Find Their Voice Amid The Shouts In towns across the country, the voices of those who don't want mosques built in their neighborhoods are growing louder. The open expressions of hostility have become so loud in recent months, that a coalition of Muslim groups is taking steps to remind people that American Muslims are Americans -- the same as anyone else. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668035&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129668035&ft=1&f=1001 In towns across the country, the voices of those who don't want mosques built in their neighborhoods are growing louder. The open expressions of hostility have become so loud in recent months, that a coalition of Muslim groups is taking steps to remind people that American Muslims are Americans -- the same as anyone else.

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]]> Cranky Flight Attendant Can't Have His Job Back JetBlue Airways says that there will be no second exits for famed flight attendant Steven Slater -- who captured the nation's imagination with his profanity-laced loudspeaker tirade and jump down a plane's emergency chute, beer in hand. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129663525&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129663525&ft=1&f=1001 JetBlue Airways says that there will be no second exits for famed flight attendant Steven Slater -- who captured the nation's imagination with his profanity-laced loudspeaker tirade and jump down a plane's emergency chute, beer in hand.

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]]> Basque Separatists Announce Cease-Fire The Basque separatist militant group ETA declared a cease-fire in a video statement issued on Sunday, suggesting it might turn to a political process in its quest for independence. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129663500&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129663500&ft=1&f=1001 The Basque separatist militant group ETA declared a cease-fire in a video statement issued on Sunday, suggesting it might turn to a political process in its quest for independence.

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]]> Jobs Report A Wash; Obama Opts For Half-Full Spin The latest jobs report had good news and bad news. Private job growth was up, but the economy still lost another 54,000 jobs overall last month. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi about the unemployment numbers released Friday, the White House's reaction and the president's upcoming trip to Wisconsin. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662788&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662788&ft=1&f=1001 The latest jobs report had good news and bad news. Private job growth was up, but the economy still lost another 54,000 jobs overall last month. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi about the unemployment numbers released Friday, the White House's reaction and the president's upcoming trip to Wisconsin.

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]]> Trapped Chilean Miners Stay Busy As Families Gather Above The 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground in a Chilean mine have been without fresh air, sunlight or freedom for nearly a month. Rescue efforts are under way, but it will take months to reach them. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662792&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662792&ft=1&f=1001 The 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground in a Chilean mine have been without fresh air, sunlight or freedom for nearly a month. Rescue efforts are under way, but it will take months to reach them.

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]]> 'Alive' Survivors Reach Out To Trapped Chilean Miners Some of the survivors of the 1972 Andean plane crash who lived for almost two months stranded in the mountains have arrived at the mine in Chile where 33 men are trapped underground. Host Liane Hansen explains how they have brought a message of solidarity to the miners. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662796&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662796&ft=1&f=1001 Some of the survivors of the 1972 Andean plane crash who lived for almost two months stranded in the mountains have arrived at the mine in Chile where 33 men are trapped underground. Host Liane Hansen explains how they have brought a message of solidarity to the miners.

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]]> Auto Sales Stall After Incentives Flood Market The U.S. auto industry posted dismal sales last month and prices for used cars have jumped. Host Liane Hansen talks with Micheline Maynard, editor for <em>Changing Gears</em>, a new public radio project that looks at the future of the industrial Midwest. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662800&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662800&ft=1&f=1001 The U.S. auto industry posted dismal sales last month and prices for used cars have jumped. Host Liane Hansen talks with Micheline Maynard, editor for Changing Gears, a new public radio project that looks at the future of the industrial Midwest.

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]]> GOP Popular Now, But The Contest Is Still Ahead According to the latest Gallup poll, Republicans have an unprecedented, double-digit lead in the generic ballot. With midterm elections just weeks away, will the polling numbers translate into significant gains for the GOP? For insight, host Liane Hansen speaks with Tom Davis, the former chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, and Martin Frost, the former chair of the Democratic Congressional Committee. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662768&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662768&ft=1&f=1001 According to the latest Gallup poll, Republicans have an unprecedented, double-digit lead in the generic ballot. With midterm elections just weeks away, will the polling numbers translate into significant gains for the GOP? For insight, host Liane Hansen speaks with Tom Davis, the former chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, and Martin Frost, the former chair of the Democratic Congressional Committee.

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]]> Dangerous Drivers' Worst Habits Might Be Yours Visions of a faster rush hour might be dancing in drivers' heads, but their current behavior is what's really taking their minds off the road. Talking on cell phones while driving and making unnecessary lane changes are two of the bad habits that Don Redelmeier has studied. Host Liane Hansen talks to Redelmeier about what dangers lurk behind the wheel. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662804&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662804&ft=1&f=1001 Visions of a faster rush hour might be dancing in drivers' heads, but their current behavior is what's really taking their minds off the road. Talking on cell phones while driving and making unnecessary lane changes are two of the bad habits that Don Redelmeier has studied. Host Liane Hansen talks to Redelmeier about what dangers lurk behind the wheel.

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]]> Political Pedigree No Longer Protects S.D. Rep. South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth is running for a fourth term with a pragmatic, moderate record. She comes from a family with deep political roots; exactly the profile that makes most incumbents safe -- except those with a D after their names. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662772&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129662772&ft=1&f=1001 South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth is running for a fourth term with a pragmatic, moderate record. She comes from a family with deep political roots; exactly the profile that makes most incumbents safe -- except those with a D after their names.

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