NPR People: Melissa Block http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100245&ft=1&f=2100245 Melissa Block is the newest host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning daily evening newsmagazine. She began hosting All Things Considered in February 2003. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:48:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Melissa Block http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100245&ft=1&f=2100245 yes VFW Post Makes Push To Recruit Young Vets Veterans of Foreign Wars posts around Portland, Ore., have closed their doors as members died and funds dried up. But in Tualatin, Ore., Post 3452 has made a point to attract young veterans to revitalize membership, including moving into a new headquarters named after a 22-year-old who was fatally wounded while on duty this summer. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114285238&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114285238&ft=1&f=2100245 Veterans of Foreign Wars posts around Portland, Ore., have closed their doors as members died and funds dried up. But in Tualatin, Ore., Post 3452 has made a point to attract young veterans to revitalize membership, including moving into a new headquarters named after a 22-year-old who was fatally wounded while on duty this summer. 438 no Veterans of Foreign Wars posts around Portland, Ore., have closed their doors as members died and funds dried up. But in Tualatin, Ore., Post 3452 has made a point to attract young veterans to revitalize membership, including moving into a new headquarters named after a 22-year-old who was fatally wounded while on duty this summer.

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]]> Chicago Club, Students Reach Settlements The owners of Chicago's the Original Mother's nightclub reached a settlement Wednesday with six African-American college students from St. Louis who said the club used a dress code banning baggy pants to racially profile them, and denied them entrance. The club's dress code bans oversized or baggy clothing, athletic wear, jerseys and work boots. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114265905&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114265905&ft=1&f=2100245 The owners of Chicago's the Original Mother's nightclub reached a settlement Wednesday with six African-American college students from St. Louis who said the club used a dress code banning baggy pants to racially profile them, and denied them entrance. The club's dress code bans oversized or baggy clothing, athletic wear, jerseys and work boots. 153 no The owners of Chicago's the Original Mother's nightclub reached a settlement Wednesday with six African-American college students from St. Louis who said the club used a dress code banning baggy pants to racially profile them, and denied them entrance. The club's dress code bans oversized or baggy clothing, athletic wear, jerseys and work boots.

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]]> Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Found Guilty Of Corruption Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Larry Langford was found guilty Wednesday on all 60 counts in a federal corruption trial. He faces possible life in prison as well as disbarment from office. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114262245&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114262245&ft=1&f=2100245 Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Larry Langford was found guilty Wednesday on all 60 counts in a federal corruption trial. He faces possible life in prison as well as disbarment from office. 210 no Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Larry Langford was found guilty Wednesday on all 60 counts in a federal corruption trial. He faces possible life in prison as well as disbarment from office.

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]]> Deadly October For U.S. In Afghanistan Eight American troops were killed Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month so far in the Afghan war. The deaths come a day after two helicopters crashed, killing more than a dozen Americans in the country. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215590&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114215590&ft=1&f=2100245 Eight American troops were killed Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month so far in the Afghan war. The deaths come a day after two helicopters crashed, killing more than a dozen Americans in the country. 130 no Eight American troops were killed Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month so far in the Afghan war. The deaths come a day after two helicopters crashed, killing more than a dozen Americans in the country.

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]]> Obama: More Afghan Troops 'Solemn Decision' President Obama told Marine and Navy personnel in Florida that he will never rush to send U.S. troops into war. Obama is considering whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114181625&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114181625&ft=1&f=2100245 President Obama told Marine and Navy personnel in Florida that he will never rush to send U.S. troops into war. Obama is considering whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan. 227 no President Obama told Marine and Navy personnel in Florida that he will never rush to send U.S. troops into war. Obama is considering whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan.

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]]> Portland, Ore., Grocer Sells In An 'Alternate Universe' New Seasons, a nine-store grocery chain in Portland, Ore., emphasizes locally grown, organic and sustainable meats and produce. But it also stocks its shelves with Doritos, Skippy peanut butter and Diet Coke. "We are not the food police," says founder Brian Rohter. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114099735&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114099735&ft=1&f=2100245 New Seasons, a nine-store grocery chain in Portland, Ore., emphasizes locally grown, organic and sustainable meats and produce. But it also stocks its shelves with Doritos, Skippy peanut butter and Diet Coke. "We are not the food police," says founder Brian Rohter. 509 no New Seasons, a nine-store grocery chain in Portland, Ore., emphasizes locally grown, organic and sustainable meats and produce. But it also stocks its shelves with Doritos, Skippy peanut butter and Diet Coke. "We are not the food police," says founder Brian Rohter.

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]]> U.S. To Order Bailout Firms To Cut Exec Pay The Obama administration plans to order companies that received government bailouts last year to sharply cut the pay of their highest-paid executives. Seven companies that got the money will have to cut the salaries of their 25 highest-paid officials by an average about 90 percent. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:21:57 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114013478&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114013478&ft=1&f=2100245 The Obama administration plans to order companies that received government bailouts last year to sharply cut the pay of their highest-paid executives. Seven companies that got the money will have to cut the salaries of their 25 highest-paid officials by an average about 90 percent. 193 no The Obama administration plans to order companies that received government bailouts last year to sharply cut the pay of their highest-paid executives. Seven companies that got the money will have to cut the salaries of their 25 highest-paid officials by an average about 90 percent.

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]]> U.N. Panel Rejects Some Karzai Votes A U.N. backed panel moved Monday to throw out a significant numbers of ballots cast for President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan's disputed presidential election. The findings were sent to the country's electoral commission, which will decide whether to hold a runoff between Karzai and his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113943665&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113943665&ft=1&f=2100245 A U.N. backed panel moved Monday to throw out a significant numbers of ballots cast for President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan's disputed presidential election. The findings were sent to the country's electoral commission, which will decide whether to hold a runoff between Karzai and his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah. 263 no A U.N. backed panel moved Monday to throw out a significant numbers of ballots cast for President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan's disputed presidential election. The findings were sent to the country's electoral commission, which will decide whether to hold a runoff between Karzai and his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah.

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]]> Ore.'s Fly-Fishing Governor Aims To Hook Green Jobs Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a Democrat who is in his second and final term, has two passions: fly fishing, and bringing the renewable energy jobs of tomorrow to his state, where unemployment currently hovers near 12 percent. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113841255&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113841255&ft=1&f=2100245 Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a Democrat who is in his second and final term, has two passions: fly fishing, and bringing the renewable energy jobs of tomorrow to his state, where unemployment currently hovers near 12 percent. 480 no Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, a Democrat who is in his second and final term, has two passions: fly fishing, and bringing the renewable energy jobs of tomorrow to his state, where unemployment currently hovers near 12 percent.

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]]> Weighing Merits Of U.S. Intervention In Housing The federal government has always promoted home ownership through tax breaks and other incentives. But the extent to which the government is supporting the beleaguered housing market today is unprecedented. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586556&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586556&ft=1&f=2100245 The federal government has always promoted home ownership through tax breaks and other incentives. But the extent to which the government is supporting the beleaguered housing market today is unprecedented. 247 no The federal government has always promoted home ownership through tax breaks and other incentives. But the extent to which the government is supporting the beleaguered housing market today is unprecedented.

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]]> Swine Flu Vaccination Efforts Examined At the moment, state and local health department Web sites carry little information about swine flu vaccination. That could be because the program is ahead of schedule. The states are in charge of the vaccination program. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113513718&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113513718&ft=1&f=2100245 At the moment, state and local health department Web sites carry little information about swine flu vaccination. That could be because the program is ahead of schedule. The states are in charge of the vaccination program. 192 no At the moment, state and local health department Web sites carry little information about swine flu vaccination. That could be because the program is ahead of schedule. The states are in charge of the vaccination program.

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]]> Obama Sends Holder To Chicago Over Teen's Death President Obama is sending Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago next week to discuss the recent beating death of a 16-year-old honors student. Chicago prosecutors have charged four teenagers in the beating of the sophomore. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113405205&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113405205&ft=1&f=2100245 President Obama is sending Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago next week to discuss the recent beating death of a 16-year-old honors student. Chicago prosecutors have charged four teenagers in the beating of the sophomore. 195 no President Obama is sending Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago next week to discuss the recent beating death of a 16-year-old honors student. Chicago prosecutors have charged four teenagers in the beating of the sophomore.

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]]> GM To Close Saturn After Talks With Penske Fail Automaker General Motors on Wednesday announced it would close its Saturn division after a deal to sell it to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart. Penske was unable to find a manufacturer to supply vehicles after a contract with GM runs out in 2011. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113358502&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113358502&ft=1&f=2100245 Automaker General Motors on Wednesday announced it would close its Saturn division after a deal to sell it to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart. Penske was unable to find a manufacturer to supply vehicles after a contract with GM runs out in 2011. 230 no Automaker General Motors on Wednesday announced it would close its Saturn division after a deal to sell it to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart. Penske was unable to find a manufacturer to supply vehicles after a contract with GM runs out in 2011.

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]]> FDIC To Require Banks To Prepay Premiums Bank failures will likely cost the insurance deposit fund around $100 billion over the next four years, prompting the FDIC board to vote Tuesday to require banks to prepay $45 billion in premiums. The fund is expected to run a deficit starting Wednesday. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113316270&ft=1&f=2100245 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113316270&ft=1&f=2100245 Bank failures will likely cost the insurance deposit fund around $100 billion over the next four years, prompting the FDIC board to vote Tuesday to require banks to prepay $45 billion in premiums. The fund is expected to run a deficit starting Wednesday. 233 no Bank failures will likely cost the insurance deposit fund around $100 billion over the next four years, prompting the FDIC board to vote Tuesday to require banks to prepay $45 billion in premiums. The fund is expected to run a deficit starting Wednesday.

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