Presidential Race
Romney Faces Challenges In Nevada
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Election 2012
In Wisconsin, Political Circus Leaves Voters Wounded
September 21, 2012 Emotions are still raw in Wisconsin after the bitter fight over public unions and the unsuccessful vote to recall Gov. Scott Walker. As the presidential election approaches, many people are deeply pained by the divide between political extremes, and wishing they felt better about this race.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Election 2012
Senate Race Tough To Call As Wisconsin Swings
September 20, 2012 Former four-term GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson is facing off against seven-term Democratic Rep. Tammy Baldwin for an open Senate seat. With recent polls showing a Baldwin surge, one pollster says his state seems to be in the midst of an identity crisis.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
NPR Cities: Urban Life In The 21st Century
Moving Buildings To Save D.C.'s Historic Foundation
July 10, 2012 A few months ago, six old brick buildings in the nation's capital were picked up and moved. Literally. Five of them will return as parts of a sleek new office building, re-creating the old streetscape while also transforming it. The massive project raises a question: What's important to keep in a city, and what should just be replaced?
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Around the Nation
Saving Calif. State Parks: The End Of Public Funding?
June 20, 2012 California's budget crisis is creating a new class of private philanthropists who are stepping up to keep state parks open to the public. Henry Coe State Park, the state's second-largest, was recently saved by a large donation from a Silicon Valley engineer. Will California ever return to fully funding its state parks?
Monday, June 18, 2012
All Tech Considered
You Know You Want One: Personal Robots Are Coming, But Not Ready For You Yet
June 18, 2012 A Silicon Valley company hopes to make a Jetsons-style robot a reality in your home. But the personal robotics industry has a few hurdles to jump before you can have your own robotic maid.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Author Interviews
'Emancipating Lincoln': A Pragmatic Proclamation
March 14, 2012 In a new book, historian Harold Holzer explores the carefully calibrated timing and delivery of Lincoln's ultimatum to the rebellious states. Though the proclamation has been criticized as weak, Holzer says that Lincoln did what he had to do to make the order palatable in a perilous time.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Arizona Rampage: Congresswoman, Others Shot
Mark Kelly Tells Of Giffords' 'Courage' In Recovery
November 15, 2011 The retired NASA astronaut, who has written the new book Gabby: A Story Of Courage and Hope, goes into detail about his wife Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' recovery since she was shot in the head on Jan. 8. His constant refrain is that she's "improving all of the time."
Friday, October 14, 2011
Politics
Voters In Spartanburg, S.C., Say They Favor Cain
October 14, 2011 One of the earliest primary states is South Carolina, which holds its primary on Jan 21. South Carolina is a Republican stronghold — with a strongly conservative voting base. A sample of Republican voters tell NPR they favor Herman Cain — and they especially like his 9-9-9 plan.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Economy
In Spartanburg, S.C., Jobs Are Especially Scarce
October 13, 2011 At 11.1 percent, South Carolina is tied for the fourth-highest unemployment rate in the country. Its small, conservative town of Spartanburg was hit hard in the past few years when the textile industry moved overseas. Now residents are seeking ways to make ends meet — from going to the food bank to getting their GEDs.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Movie Interviews
Ebert: A 'Life' Still Being Lived, And Fully
September 13, 2011 Film critic Roger Ebert is famous for arguing about movies on TV with Gene Siskel. Now that cancer surgeries have left him without the ability to speak, Ebert has found a new voice online. Melissa Block visits him at his Chicago home to talk about his memoir, Life Itself.
