Jeff Brady http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4127076&ft=1&f=4127076 Jeff Brady is a NPR National Desk Correspondent based in Philadelphia. He covers the mid-Atlantic region and the energy industry. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 14 May 2013 04:44:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Jeff Brady http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4127076&ft=1&f=4127076 Court: Philly Doctor Guilty Of Murder In Late-Term Abortions A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions could face the death penalty now that he's been convicted in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed. Dr. Kermit Gosnell was also found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the drug-overdose death of a patient who had undergone an abortion. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183814191/court-philly-doctor-guilty-of-murder-in-late-term-abortions?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183814191/court-philly-doctor-guilty-of-murder-in-late-term-abortions?ft=1&f=4127076 A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions could face the death penalty now that he's been convicted in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed. Dr. Kermit Gosnell was also found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the drug-overdose death of a patient who had undergone an abortion.

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]]> Abortion Doctor Found Guilty Of Murder, Manslaughter A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions has been found guilty on three counts of murder. On Monday, a jury convicted Kermit Gosnell of performing late-term abortions that killed three babies after they were born alive. The physician argued that they had actually died in the womb. Gosnell is also charged in the death of a female patient who was killed by a lethal dose of sedatives and painkillers. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183700364&ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183700364&ft=1&f=4127076 A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions has been found guilty on three counts of murder. On Monday, a jury convicted Kermit Gosnell of performing late-term abortions that killed three babies after they were born alive. The physician argued that they had actually died in the womb. Gosnell is also charged in the death of a female patient who was killed by a lethal dose of sedatives and painkillers.

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]]> Boston Manhunt: Law Enforcement Update In Watertown, Mass., police have set up a command center in a shopping mall parking lot. Robert Siegel talks to Jeff Brady for more. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/178005647/boston-manhunt-law-enforcement-update?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/178005647/boston-manhunt-law-enforcement-update?ft=1&f=4127076 In Watertown, Mass., police have set up a command center in a shopping mall parking lot. Robert Siegel talks to Jeff Brady for more.

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]]> Authorities Conduct Manhunt For Bombing Suspect Police were going house to house in Watertown, Mass., as they searched for "suspect No. 2" in the bombings. "Suspect No. 1," known as "black hat," was said to be dead. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177905010/authorities-conduct-manhunt-for-bombing-suspect?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/19/177905010/authorities-conduct-manhunt-for-bombing-suspect?ft=1&f=4127076 Police were going house to house in Watertown, Mass., as they searched for "suspect No. 2" in the bombings. "Suspect No. 1," known as "black hat," was said to be dead.

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]]> Boston In Collective Mourning After Marathon Attack Bostonians mourned the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings on Thursday. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177836081/boston-in-collective-mourning-after-marathon-attack?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177836081/boston-in-collective-mourning-after-marathon-attack?ft=1&f=4127076 Bostonians mourned the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings on Thursday.

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]]> FBI Focuses On Photos For Clues To Marathon Bomber The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing is ongoing. Investigators are examining photos and videos and testing physical evidence recovered from the scene. Without any official news, speculation has been rampant. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177721481/fbi-focuses-on-photos-for-clues-to-marathon-bomber?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177721481/fbi-focuses-on-photos-for-clues-to-marathon-bomber?ft=1&f=4127076 The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing is ongoing. Investigators are examining photos and videos and testing physical evidence recovered from the scene. Without any official news, speculation has been rampant.

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]]> FBI Seeks Bombing Suspects, 'Someone Knows Who Did This' In Boston, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies are releasing a few more details about two explosions that killed three people and left dozens of others injured. The FBI says the explosive devices may have included a pressure cooker, filled with things like nails and ball bearings. Investigators believe dark nylon bags or back-packs may have been used. But there's still much authorities don't know — like who planted the devices and why. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177562513/fbis-boston-marathon-probe-someone-knows-who-did-this?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177562513/fbis-boston-marathon-probe-someone-knows-who-did-this?ft=1&f=4127076 In Boston, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies are releasing a few more details about two explosions that killed three people and left dozens of others injured. The FBI says the explosive devices may have included a pressure cooker, filled with things like nails and ball bearings. Investigators believe dark nylon bags or back-packs may have been used. But there's still much authorities don't know — like who planted the devices and why.

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]]> 8-Year-Old Boy Among Those Killed In Boston Bombing Martin Richard, an eight-year-old, was killed in bombings that struck the Boston Marathon on Monday. His sister and mother were reportedly injured, as well. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/16/177507497/8-year-old-boy-among-those-killed-in-boston-bombing?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/16/177507497/8-year-old-boy-among-those-killed-in-boston-bombing?ft=1&f=4127076 Martin Richard, an eight-year-old, was killed in bombings that struck the Boston Marathon on Monday. His sister and mother were reportedly injured, as well.

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]]> A Day After Blasts, Boston Tries To Get Back To Normal The day after explosions killed three people at the Boston Marathon, the city is trying to recover. The area of the blasts is a crime scene and people are being kept away from it. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/16/177427321/boston-commuters-try-to-get-back-to-normal?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/16/177427321/boston-commuters-try-to-get-back-to-normal?ft=1&f=4127076 The day after explosions killed three people at the Boston Marathon, the city is trying to recover. The area of the blasts is a crime scene and people are being kept away from it.

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]]> A Letter On Finding A Husband Before Graduation Spurs Debate A Princeton University alumna advised young women studying at her alma mater to find husbands now and not wait. Susan Patton's letter set off a heated discussion, but she stands by her words. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176191335/a-letter-on-finding-a-husband-before-graduation-spurs-debate?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176191335/a-letter-on-finding-a-husband-before-graduation-spurs-debate?ft=1&f=4127076 A Princeton University alumna advised young women studying at her alma mater to find husbands now and not wait. Susan Patton's letter set off a heated discussion, but she stands by her words.

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]]> Pennsylvania Tightens Abortion Rules Following Clinic Deaths A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions is accused of murder in the deaths of a patient and seven babies who the prosecutor says were born alive. Abortion opponents cited the case as a reason to push for stricter regulations on clinics. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175459510/pennsylvania-tightens-abortion-rules-following-clinic-deaths?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175459510/pennsylvania-tightens-abortion-rules-following-clinic-deaths?ft=1&f=4127076 A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions is accused of murder in the deaths of a patient and seven babies who the prosecutor says were born alive. Abortion opponents cited the case as a reason to push for stricter regulations on clinics.

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]]> Yahoo Buys News App From British Teenager For A Reported $30 Million Yahoo has purchased a news reading app from its developer for $30 million. The twist is that the person who created it is 17-year-old Nick D'Aloisio. He lives in England. The acquisition is the latest in a series of high profile moves Yahoo has made recently. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/175396990/yahoo-buys-news-app-from-british-teenager-for-a-reported-30-million?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/175396990/yahoo-buys-news-app-from-british-teenager-for-a-reported-30-million?ft=1&f=4127076 Yahoo has purchased a news reading app from its developer for $30 million. The twist is that the person who created it is 17-year-old Nick D'Aloisio. He lives in England. The acquisition is the latest in a series of high profile moves Yahoo has made recently.

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]]> American Catholics Look To New Pope For Hope, Renewal Catholics in Philadelphia react on Wednesday to selection of the new pope. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174236267/american-catholics-look-to-new-pope-for-hope-renewal?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174236267/american-catholics-look-to-new-pope-for-hope-renewal?ft=1&f=4127076 Catholics in Philadelphia react on Wednesday to selection of the new pope.

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]]> BP Bows Out Of Solar, But Industry Outlook Still Sunny The energy giant says it has "thrown in the towel on solar." The industry has evolved since BP entered the ring, currently emphasizing cheap production rather than research and development. BP says it just wasn't making money, though it will continue investing in other renewable resources. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/07/173656739/bp-bows-out-of-solar-but-industry-outlook-still-sunny?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/07/173656739/bp-bows-out-of-solar-but-industry-outlook-still-sunny?ft=1&f=4127076 The energy giant says it has "thrown in the towel on solar." The industry has evolved since BP entered the ring, currently emphasizing cheap production rather than research and development. BP says it just wasn't making money, though it will continue investing in other renewable resources.

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]]> Investigator: BP Wasn't Prepared For Disasters At Deepwater Oil Wells Tuesday marked the second day of a civil trial connected to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in New Orleans. With opening statements over, plaintiffs began calling witnesses. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Brady. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172998754/investigator-bp-wasnt-prepared-for-disasters-at-deepwater-oil-wells?ft=1&f=4127076 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172998754/investigator-bp-wasnt-prepared-for-disasters-at-deepwater-oil-wells?ft=1&f=4127076 Tuesday marked the second day of a civil trial connected to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in New Orleans. With opening statements over, plaintiffs began calling witnesses. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Brady.

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