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 11:16:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 yes 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. no 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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]]> Economy Puts A Damper On Holiday Travel The worst recession since the 1930s has caused many Americans to rethink their holiday travel plans. As a result, far fewer are flying, and many are opting not to travel at all just to save money. Among other things, it's bad news for an already struggling airline industry. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820033&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820033&ft=1&f=1001 The worst recession since the 1930s has caused many Americans to rethink their holiday travel plans. As a result, far fewer are flying, and many are opting not to travel at all just to save money. Among other things, it's bad news for an already struggling airline industry. no The worst recession since the 1930s has caused many Americans to rethink their holiday travel plans. As a result, far fewer are flying, and many are opting not to travel at all just to save money. Among other things, it's bad news for an already struggling airline industry.

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]]> Obama to Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120818794&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120818794&ft=1&f=1001 President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday. no President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday.

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]]> Did A File Error Stall FBI Inquiry Into Hasan? NPR has reconstructed what officials did or didn't do over the past year with regard to Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood shooter. Sources say it's likely that the FBI, which looked into Hasan last winter, may have missed clues about his character because it got information from the wrong Army file. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120765741&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120765741&ft=1&f=1001 NPR has reconstructed what officials did or didn't do over the past year with regard to Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood shooter. Sources say it's likely that the FBI, which looked into Hasan last winter, may have missed clues about his character because it got information from the wrong Army file. 294 no NPR has reconstructed what officials did or didn't do over the past year with regard to Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood shooter. Sources say it's likely that the FBI, which looked into Hasan last winter, may have missed clues about his character because it got information from the wrong Army file.

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]]> Ants That Count! Desert ants have a nifty way of finding their way back home after a foray out of the nest to find food — they count their steps. To prove it, some scientists devised a creative experiment that showed just how the little guys do it. It's already known that ants use celestial clues to establish the general direction home, but how do they know exactly the number of steps to take that will lead them right to the entrance of their nest? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120587095&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120587095&ft=1&f=1001 Desert ants have a nifty way of finding their way back home after a foray out of the nest to find food — they count their steps. To prove it, some scientists devised a creative experiment that showed just how the little guys do it. It's already known that ants use celestial clues to establish the general direction home, but how do they know exactly the number of steps to take that will lead them right to the entrance of their nest? 351 no Desert ants have a nifty way of finding their way back home after a foray out of the nest to find food — they count their steps. To prove it, some scientists devised a creative experiment that showed just how the little guys do it. It's already known that ants use celestial clues to establish the general direction home, but how do they know exactly the number of steps to take that will lead them right to the entrance of their nest?

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]]> State Dinner Perfect Mix Of Personable, Formal At President's Obama's first state dinner Tuesday night, the menu was largely vegetarian in homage to India's Prime Minister Singh. Guests feasted on red lentil soup and roasted potato dumplings or green curry prawns. Plus an arugula salad from the White House garden and pumpkin pie to top it off. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809037&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809037&ft=1&f=1001 At President's Obama's first state dinner Tuesday night, the menu was largely vegetarian in homage to India's Prime Minister Singh. Guests feasted on red lentil soup and roasted potato dumplings or green curry prawns. Plus an arugula salad from the White House garden and pumpkin pie to top it off. 299 no At President's Obama's first state dinner Tuesday night, the menu was largely vegetarian in homage to India's Prime Minister Singh. Guests feasted on red lentil soup and roasted potato dumplings or green curry prawns. Plus an arugula salad from the White House garden and pumpkin pie to top it off.

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]]> A Vote For Health Care, A Vote Against Gun Rights? President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809045&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809045&ft=1&f=1001 President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward. 237 no President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward.

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]]> GM's Saab Sale Collapses Koenigsegg Backs Out A deal by General Motors to sell Saab has collapsed. GM says that Koenigsegg Group has decided to end the deal that was announced in June. Analysts say unless another buyer emerges soon, the Swedish car brand could be history. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809053&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809053&ft=1&f=1001 A deal by General Motors to sell Saab has collapsed. GM says that Koenigsegg Group has decided to end the deal that was announced in June. Analysts say unless another buyer emerges soon, the Swedish car brand could be history. 107 no A deal by General Motors to sell Saab has collapsed. GM says that Koenigsegg Group has decided to end the deal that was announced in June. Analysts say unless another buyer emerges soon, the Swedish car brand could be history.

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]]> Obama Reassures Singh On U.S.-India Ties As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U. S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809111&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809111&ft=1&f=1001 As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U. S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan. 237 no As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U. S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan.

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]]> In Japan, 'Herbivore' Boys Subvert Ideas Of Manhood The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex is a worry in Japan, where the declining birthrate is causing alarm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120696816&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120696816&ft=1&f=1001 The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex is a worry in Japan, where the declining birthrate is causing alarm. 300 no The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex is a worry in Japan, where the declining birthrate is causing alarm.

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]]> Expansion May Be On Tap For Craft Beer Maker A provision in the federal stimulus bill waiving the closing costs of an SBA loan allowed a Colorado brewery owner to buy an additional beer fermenter, which increased the amount of beer he could brew. More beer led to more jobs and more customers, and now Kevin DeLange is looking for more space. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120804581&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120804581&ft=1&f=1001 A provision in the federal stimulus bill waiving the closing costs of an SBA loan allowed a Colorado brewery owner to buy an additional beer fermenter, which increased the amount of beer he could brew. More beer led to more jobs and more customers, and now Kevin DeLange is looking for more space. 195 no A provision in the federal stimulus bill waiving the closing costs of an SBA loan allowed a Colorado brewery owner to buy an additional beer fermenter, which increased the amount of beer he could brew. More beer led to more jobs and more customers, and now Kevin DeLange is looking for more space.

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]]> For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120723411&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120723411&ft=1&f=1001 The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation. no The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.

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]]> At Gaza Zoo, The Wild Things Return Almost a year after Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the coastal enclave is still struggling to recover. Most animals at the Gaza Zoo died during the fighting. Now, with the help of animal smugglers, the zoo is trying to rebuild. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120498709&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120498709&ft=1&f=1001 Almost a year after Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the coastal enclave is still struggling to recover. Most animals at the Gaza Zoo died during the fighting. Now, with the help of animal smugglers, the zoo is trying to rebuild. 219 no Almost a year after Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the coastal enclave is still struggling to recover. Most animals at the Gaza Zoo died during the fighting. Now, with the help of animal smugglers, the zoo is trying to rebuild.

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]]> Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:09:24 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120785897&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120785897&ft=1&f=1001 President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S. 209 no President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S.

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]]> Laughter, Tears And Kisses As Marines Come Home Families gather at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to welcome back the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — after months deployed in Afghanistan. But not every family is going to see their Marine: Thirteen of the Marines died in Afghanistan. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120762512&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120762512&ft=1&f=1001 Families gather at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to welcome back the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — after months deployed in Afghanistan. But not every family is going to see their Marine: Thirteen of the Marines died in Afghanistan. 311 no Families gather at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to welcome back the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — after months deployed in Afghanistan. But not every family is going to see their Marine: Thirteen of the Marines died in Afghanistan.

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