Sticking with the Detroit Tigers August 27, 2003 In baseball, it's the dog days of summer. A few teams and their fans are in the middle of pennant races. But are fans of teams who have no hopes of reaching the playoffs sticking by them? NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to NPR's Don Gonyea, who cheers for what may soon become the worst team in baseball ever -- the Detroit Tigers. Sticking with the Detroit Tigers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1413701/1413702" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science New Clean Air Rules to Draw Fight August 22, 2003 The Bush administration is expected to issue new rules next week regarding regulation of emissions from power plants. Those familiar with the plan say that it will allow older, high-polluting plants to continue operating. Environmentalists say they'll fight to have the rule overturned. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. New Clean Air Rules to Draw Fight Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1405498/1405499" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Liberian Peace Deal Signed August 18, 2003 The Liberian government reaches a peace accord with two rebel groups, ending 14 years of civil war. The deal would set up an interim government that would rule the country for the next two years. President Bush says U.S. Marines in Liberia to support West African peacekeepers will not stay past Oct. 1. Hear NPR’s Don Gonyea.
Blackout Heats Up Energy Policy Debate August 18, 2003 In normal times, the electricity grid isn't the sort of subject that sets the hearts of politicians racing. But after last week's massive blackout, Washington can expect heated debates about what to do about the nation's transmission system and how to prevent future outages. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. Blackout Heats Up Energy Policy Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1400921/1400922" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Latest from Michigan August 14, 2003 NPR's Don Gonyea reports from south of Detroit. he says Detroit is still without power. Power is being restored to parts of Toledo, Ohio. One of the border crossings into Canada is said to have closed. The Latest from Michigan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1396561/1396562" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Power Outage in Detroit August 14, 2003 NPR's Don Gonyea reports live from Monroe, Mich., a half-hour south of Detroit, about how that city is faring in the face of the power outage that hit many northern U.S. cities. Power Outage in Detroit Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1395854/1395855" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush Takes Summer Break August 2, 2003 After undergoing his annual physical, President Bush heads to Crawford, Texas, for a month-long break at his ranch. But he's also scheduled various trips for the next month, including a two-day stop in California. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.
National Bush Heads for Texas Retreat August 1, 2003 As President Bush departs for a month-long retreat at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, he leaves behind unfinished business. Despite prodding from Bush, Congress this summer failed to finish work on Medicare reform, changes to the child-tax credit and other issues key to the president's agenda. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Heads for Texas Retreat Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1382928/1382929" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush Takes Blame for Iraq Info July 30, 2003 President Bush for the first time says he is ultimately responsible for a now-discredited claim about Iraq's attempts to purchase uranium from Africa that appeared in his January State of the Union address. In the wide-ranging news conference, Bush also defends his economic policy and rejects the idea of same-sex marriages. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Takes Responsibility for Iraq Claim Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1380978/1380979" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush Defends Record on Iraq July 30, 2003 President Bush defends his decision to send forces to Iraq, and says he is "confident" U.S. forces will find evidence that Saddam Hussein had a weapons program. Bush also discusses the economy and national security in his wide-ranging news conference. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Defends Record on Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1371549/1371550" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Sept. 11 Report Secrecy Upheld July 29, 2003 The Bush administration declines to release classified material in a congressional report that suggests a possible Saudi link to the Sept. 11 attacks. The Saudi foreign minister, who asked Bush to make the information public, says his country has been "wrongfully accused" of complicity in the attacks. NPR's Don Gonyea reports. White House Won't Declassify Sept. 11 Report Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1370035/1370036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Sept. 11 Report July 29, 2003 The White House rejects a request by the Saudi government to make public portions of a congressional report that suggest a possible Saudi link to the Sept. 11 attacks. The move comes just hours before Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and President Bush are scheduled to meet. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.
Bush on Iraq July 23, 2003 NPR'S Don Gonyea joins Host Bob Edwards to discuss President Bush's response to the deaths of Saddam Hussein's sons. Bush addressed the public from the White House Rose Garden. Bush on Iraq Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1354915/1354916" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Aide Apologizes for Iraq Claim July 23, 2003 Stephen Hadley, President Bush's deputy national security adviser, takes the blame for a line in the State of the Union address that Iraq tried to buy uranium from Africa. Hadley says he was told the CIA doubted the validity of the claim and concedes that he should have alerted speechwriters. The White House says Bush has "full confidence" in Hadley. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea. Bush Adviser Takes Responsibility for Iraq Claim Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1354643/1354644" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Saddam's Sons July 22, 2003 U.S. officials in Iraq believe they may have killed Saddam Hussein's two sons in a raid in Mosul. Behind Saddam, Uday and Qusay were second and third on the U.S. most-wanted list. Guest: Tom Gjelten *NPR National Security Correspondent Guy Raz *NPR Reporter in Baghdad Simon Robinson *Time Magazine's Baghdad Bureau Chief Eric Westervelt *NPR Reporter, traveling with the U.S. Army's 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Don Gonyea *NPR White House Correspondent Col. Gary Anderson *Retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel Spec. Shane Brooks *Soldier with the US Army's 2nd Brigade of the Third Infantry Division Simon Henderson *Author, Instant Empire: Saddam Hussein's Ambition for Iraq *Former journalist with The Financial Times Saddam's Sons Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1345401/1345402" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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