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NPR Topics: U.S. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1003&ft=1&f=1003 NPR coverage of national news, U.S. politics, elections, business, arts, culture, health and science, and technology. Subscribe to the NPR Nation RSS feed. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg U.S. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1003&ft=1&f=1003 yes 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. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120765741&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120765741&ft=1&f=1003 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. 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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]]> Why You're Not The Great Driver You Think You Are Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of <em>Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do.</em> Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America — they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth." Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120541921&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120541921&ft=1&f=1003 Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of <em>Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do.</em> Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America — they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth." no Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do. Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America — they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth."

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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=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120785897&ft=1&f=1003 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=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120762512&ft=1&f=1003 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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]]> Impeachment Hearings Against Sanford Begin South Carolina lawmakers began impeachment hearings Tuesday against Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators began a hearing on the governor's five-day absence in June when he went to Argentina to meet his lover and left no one in charge of the state. Cindi Scoppe, associate editor of <em>The Slate</em> newspaper, says Sanford and the legislature had been at odds even before the scandal. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784375&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784375&ft=1&f=1003 South Carolina lawmakers began impeachment hearings Tuesday against Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators began a hearing on the governor's five-day absence in June when he went to Argentina to meet his lover and left no one in charge of the state. Cindi Scoppe, associate editor of <em>The Slate</em> newspaper, says Sanford and the legislature had been at odds even before the scandal. 250 no South Carolina lawmakers began impeachment hearings Tuesday against Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators began a hearing on the governor's five-day absence in June when he went to Argentina to meet his lover and left no one in charge of the state. Cindi Scoppe, associate editor of The Slate newspaper, says Sanford and the legislature had been at odds even before the scandal.

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]]> Pa. University Targets Overweight Students Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784381&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784381&ft=1&f=1003 Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity. 267 no Students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are upset about a school rule requiring overweight students to take an exercise course in order to graduate. The rule applies to students with a body mass index above 30. James DeBoy, chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Lincoln University, says the school officials believe that its their responsibility to alert students to the dangers of obesity.

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]]> Rockslide Shuts Down Interstate 40 One hundred fifty feet high and 300 feet wide: That's the size of a massive rockslide that last month shutdown Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line. Engineers now say it won't be until February when the highway reopens. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784401&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784401&ft=1&f=1003 One hundred fifty feet high and 300 feet wide: That's the size of a massive rockslide that last month shutdown Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line. Engineers now say it won't be until February when the highway reopens. 230 no One hundred fifty feet high and 300 feet wide: That's the size of a massive rockslide that last month shutdown Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line. Engineers now say it won't be until February when the highway reopens.

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]]> 'Insecurity Cameras' To Track All Of Town's Traffic The town council in Tiburon, Calif., voted to spend $200,000 to install security cameras to screen every car that comes into the affluent, low-crime town. But some say the recordings could open the town up to lawsuits or be used against the residents themselves. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784076&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120784076&ft=1&f=1003 The town council in Tiburon, Calif., voted to spend $200,000 to install security cameras to screen every car that comes into the affluent, low-crime town. But some say the recordings could open the town up to lawsuits or be used against the residents themselves. 0 no The town council in Tiburon, Calif., voted to spend $200,000 to install security cameras to screen every car that comes into the affluent, low-crime town. But some say the recordings could open the town up to lawsuits or be used against the residents themselves.

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]]> Point, Click, Feed: Web Boosts Food Banks' Efficiency Food banks are looking for innovative ways to make sure they have enough of the right kinds of food at the right times. Virtual food drives allow donors to choose items that the food bank needs. And because food banks buy in bulk, they can get more bang for the donated buck. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120760895&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120760895&ft=1&f=1003 Food banks are looking for innovative ways to make sure they have enough of the right kinds of food at the right times. Virtual food drives allow donors to choose items that the food bank needs. And because food banks buy in bulk, they can get more bang for the donated buck. 233 no Food banks are looking for innovative ways to make sure they have enough of the right kinds of food at the right times. Virtual food drives allow donors to choose items that the food bank needs. And because food banks buy in bulk, they can get more bang for the donated buck.

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]]> For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:39:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120777805&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120777805&ft=1&f=1003 The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right. 194 no The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right.

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]]> Ad Watch: Fiscal Expert Says Health Overhaul Adds Costs June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120771585&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120771585&ft=1&f=1003 June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree. no June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree.

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]]> Obama: U.S., India 'Natural Allies' In 21st Century The decision to host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as President Obama's first state visitor was designed as a deliberate signal of India's prominence in Washington. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120712790&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120712790&ft=1&f=1003 The decision to host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as President Obama's first state visitor was designed as a deliberate signal of India's prominence in Washington. no The decision to host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as President Obama's first state visitor was designed as a deliberate signal of India's prominence in Washington.

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]]> Missing-Somali Case Gives Recruitment Clues To FBI Documents unsealed Monday in a Minnesota investigation allege a broad and effective recruitment campaign to persuade Somali-Americans to join an Islamist insurgency in Somalia. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120757628&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120757628&ft=1&f=1003 Documents unsealed Monday in a Minnesota investigation allege a broad and effective recruitment campaign to persuade Somali-Americans to join an Islamist insurgency in Somalia. no Documents unsealed Monday in a Minnesota investigation allege a broad and effective recruitment campaign to persuade Somali-Americans to join an Islamist insurgency in Somalia.

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]]> To Pass, Health Bill May Have To Ditch Public Option It will be another week before senators begin floor debate on the Democrats' health care overhaul bill, but many in Washington are already predicting the demise of its current provision for a modest government-run insurance program. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120734345&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120734345&ft=1&f=1003 It will be another week before senators begin floor debate on the Democrats' health care overhaul bill, but many in Washington are already predicting the demise of its current provision for a modest government-run insurance program. no It will be another week before senators begin floor debate on the Democrats' health care overhaul bill, but many in Washington are already predicting the demise of its current provision for a modest government-run insurance program.

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]]> HP's Profits Up 14 Percent Despite Sales Drop Hewlett-Packard's profits jumped 14 percent in the latest quarter. HP says profits were up primarily due to aggressive cost-cutting and better results from its technology services division. That helped balance deep declines in the high tech firm's other major businesses. Sales of personal computers, servers, software and printers all dropped from a year ago. HP's overall revenue fell 8 percent. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120738570&ft=1&f=1003 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120738570&ft=1&f=1003 Hewlett-Packard's profits jumped 14 percent in the latest quarter. HP says profits were up primarily due to aggressive cost-cutting and better results from its technology services division. That helped balance deep declines in the high tech firm's other major businesses. Sales of personal computers, servers, software and printers all dropped from a year ago. HP's overall revenue fell 8 percent. 79 no Hewlett-Packard's profits jumped 14 percent in the latest quarter. HP says profits were up primarily due to aggressive cost-cutting and better results from its technology services division. That helped balance deep declines in the high tech firm's other major businesses. Sales of personal computers, servers, software and printers all dropped from a year ago. HP's overall revenue fell 8 percent.

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