Debbie Elliott http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100438&ft=1&f=2100438 After a stint on Capitol Hill, NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott is back covering the news in her native South. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 09 May 2013 05:43:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Debbie Elliott http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100438&ft=1&f=2100438 Shell Digs Deep To Tap Into Lucrative Oil, Gas Reserves Royal Dutch Shell is pushing ahead with plans for the world's deepest offshore oil and gas production facility. It will be nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. It is testing the bounds of the oil and gas industry's capability to drill ever deeper. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182474229/shell-digs-deep-to-tap-into-lucrative-oil-gas-reserves?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182474229/shell-digs-deep-to-tap-into-lucrative-oil-gas-reserves?ft=1&f=2100438 Royal Dutch Shell is pushing ahead with plans for the world's deepest offshore oil and gas production facility. It will be nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. It is testing the bounds of the oil and gas industry's capability to drill ever deeper.

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]]> Birmingham Students Reenact Historic March, 50 Years Later In Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, children took to downtown streets in a reenactment of historic events there 50 years ago. It's part of a series of events this year marking Birmingham's crucial role in the civil rights movement. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635955/birmingham-students-reenact-historic-march-50-years-later?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/180635955/birmingham-students-reenact-historic-march-50-years-later?ft=1&f=2100438 In Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, children took to downtown streets in a reenactment of historic events there 50 years ago. It's part of a series of events this year marking Birmingham's crucial role in the civil rights movement.

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]]> FBI Outlines Evidence In Ricin Case James Everett Dutschke faces charges of sending poisoned letters to President Obama and other officials. He's the second suspect federal authorities have arrested in the case. Another man was released from jail last week after a lack of physical evidence tying him to the ricin-tainted letters. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240204/fbi-outlines-evidence-in-ricin-case?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240204/fbi-outlines-evidence-in-ricin-case?ft=1&f=2100438 James Everett Dutschke faces charges of sending poisoned letters to President Obama and other officials. He's the second suspect federal authorities have arrested in the case. Another man was released from jail last week after a lack of physical evidence tying him to the ricin-tainted letters.

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]]> A Grieving Brother Finds Solace In His Sister's 'Small Town' Philadelphia journalist and author Rod Dreher moved back to his hometown in Louisiana after his sister died there in 2010, and adopted the community she left behind. His experiences led to the book <em>The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life.</em> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/176568280/a-grieving-brother-finds-solace-in-his-sisters-small-town?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/176568280/a-grieving-brother-finds-solace-in-his-sisters-small-town?ft=1&f=2100438 Philadelphia journalist and author Rod Dreher moved back to his hometown in Louisiana after his sister died there in 2010, and adopted the community she left behind. His experiences led to the book The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life.

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]]> Ricin Case: Charges Dropped Against Miss. Man The federal probe of poisoned letters sent to President Obama and others has taken an abrupt change of course. On Tuesday, U.S. prosecutors dropped charges against the Mississippi man first arrested in the case. FBI agents have taken their search for clues to another man's house in Tupelo. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/178753581/racin-case-charges-dropped-against-miss-man?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/24/178753581/racin-case-charges-dropped-against-miss-man?ft=1&f=2100438 The federal probe of poisoned letters sent to President Obama and others has taken an abrupt change of course. On Tuesday, U.S. prosecutors dropped charges against the Mississippi man first arrested in the case. FBI agents have taken their search for clues to another man's house in Tupelo.

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]]> Charges Dropped Against Man Accused Of Sending Ricin Letters Authorities have dropped charges against a man accused of mailing ricin-laced letters to President Obama and Congress. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178680094/charges-dropped-against-man-accused-of-sending-ricin-letters?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178680094/charges-dropped-against-man-accused-of-sending-ricin-letters?ft=1&f=2100438 Authorities have dropped charges against a man accused of mailing ricin-laced letters to President Obama and Congress.

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]]> Surviving Doolittle Raiders To Hold Their Last Meeting For years, the Doolittle Raiders have met to remember their World War II mission. They were the first to fly bombing raids over Tokyo. With few surviving members, they will meet for the last time this week. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177721507/surviving-doolittle-raiders-to-hold-their-last-meeting?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177721507/surviving-doolittle-raiders-to-hold-their-last-meeting?ft=1&f=2100438 For years, the Doolittle Raiders have met to remember their World War II mission. They were the first to fly bombing raids over Tokyo. With few surviving members, they will meet for the last time this week.

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]]> Massive Sinkhole In Louisiana Baffles Officials The giant sinkhole is threatening a neighborhood in southern Louisiana. A salt mine collapsed last year, creating a series of problems regulators say they've never seen before, including tremors and oil and gas leaks and a sinkhole that covers 9 acres. Residents are losing patience. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174853576/massive-sinkhole-in-louisiana-baffles-officials?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174853576/massive-sinkhole-in-louisiana-baffles-officials?ft=1&f=2100438 The giant sinkhole is threatening a neighborhood in southern Louisiana. A salt mine collapsed last year, creating a series of problems regulators say they've never seen before, including tremors and oil and gas leaks and a sinkhole that covers 9 acres. Residents are losing patience.

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]]> Alabama Offers New Enticement To Lure Airbus It's not unusual for states to offer up tax breaks and other incentives to lure industry. Now, Alabama is adding a new enticement for European airplane maker Airbus and its suppliers: protection from legal liability. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/11/173986225/alabama-weighs-protections-to-entice-airbus?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/11/173986225/alabama-weighs-protections-to-entice-airbus?ft=1&f=2100438 It's not unusual for states to offer up tax breaks and other incentives to lure industry. Now, Alabama is adding a new enticement for European airplane maker Airbus and its suppliers: protection from legal liability.

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]]> In Gulf Oil Spill Trial, Testimony Cites Series Of Missteps This was the first week of testimony in a civil case to assign blame and financial liability for the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/02/173303506/in-gulf-oil-spill-trial-testimony-cites-series-of-missteps?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/02/173303506/in-gulf-oil-spill-trial-testimony-cites-series-of-missteps?ft=1&f=2100438 This was the first week of testimony in a civil case to assign blame and financial liability for the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico.

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]]> Witnesses To Take The Stand In BP Trial A federal judge will hear testimony Tuesday in a civil suit over who is to blame and who should be financially liable for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, the court in New Orleans heard more than eight hours of opening statements from lawyers for the government and several defendants. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172938180/witnesses-to-take-the-stand-in-bp-trial?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172938180/witnesses-to-take-the-stand-in-bp-trial?ft=1&f=2100438 A federal judge will hear testimony Tuesday in a civil suit over who is to blame and who should be financially liable for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, the court in New Orleans heard more than eight hours of opening statements from lawyers for the government and several defendants.

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]]> Alabama Divided As Court Prepares To Hear Voting Rights Challenge The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case challenging a Voting Rights Act provision that requires some states to receive federal approval for elections rule changes. Shelby County says the system is outdated, but some black officials argue it's still necessary to ensure diverse voices in government. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172603328/alabama-divided-as-court-prepares-to-hear-voting-rights-challenge?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172603328/alabama-divided-as-court-prepares-to-hear-voting-rights-challenge?ft=1&f=2100438 The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case challenging a Voting Rights Act provision that requires some states to receive federal approval for elections rule changes. Shelby County says the system is outdated, but some black officials argue it's still necessary to ensure diverse voices in government.

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]]> Trial Against BP To Begin Over 2010 Rig Explosion Some are calling it "the trial of century." In New Orleans Monday, dozens of lawyers will pack into a federal courtroom to argue over BP's civil liability from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Millions of barrels of oil fouled beaches from Texas to Florida. Billions of dollars are at stake. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172858139/trial-against-bp-to-begin-over-2010-rig-explosion?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172858139/trial-against-bp-to-begin-over-2010-rig-explosion?ft=1&f=2100438 Some are calling it "the trial of century." In New Orleans Monday, dozens of lawyers will pack into a federal courtroom to argue over BP's civil liability from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Millions of barrels of oil fouled beaches from Texas to Florida. Billions of dollars are at stake.

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]]> Civil Penalties At Stake In Trial Against BP 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. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172470389/civil-penalties-at-stake-in-bps-trial?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172470389/civil-penalties-at-stake-in-bps-trial?ft=1&f=2100438 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.

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]]> Mardi Gras Merriment Beyond Bourbon Street Festivities Chasing chickens, catching MoonPies or towing your fishing boat as a parade float — those are just a few of the lesser-known traditions of Mardi Gras you'll find in towns across the Southeast. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/11/171713632/mardi-gras-merriment-beyond-bourbon-street-festivities?ft=1&f=2100438 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/11/171713632/mardi-gras-merriment-beyond-bourbon-street-festivities?ft=1&f=2100438 Chasing chickens, catching MoonPies or towing your fishing boat as a parade float — those are just a few of the lesser-known traditions of Mardi Gras you'll find in towns across the Southeast.

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