Europe Belarussian Opposition Looks To Distracted EU October 31, 2011 After the Soviet Union broke up, Belarus — squeezed between Russia and the European Union — kept its Soviet-style economy and its Soviet-style leader. President Alexander Lukashenko has clung to power all these years by promising full employment and by crushing his political opposition. Still, as Europe struggles through a major economic crisis, it's not paying much attention to this former Soviet state. Belarussian Opposition Looks To Distracted EU Listen · 4:23 4:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141855743/141855768" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Belarussian Opposition Looks To Distracted EU Listen · 4:23 4:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141855743/141855768" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Photography Debts Resolved, Annie Leibovitz Opens New Exhibit October 14, 2011 Annie Leibovitz has shot some of the world's most famous portraits — from John Lennon to President Obama. And yet she risked losing ownership of her works to pay off a loan. That was 2009. Leibovitz says she's learned her lesson and is on better financial footing. She's opened a new exhibit in Russia. Debts Resolved, Annie Leibovitz Opens New Exhibit Listen · 3:22 3:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141345439/141345460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Debts Resolved, Annie Leibovitz Opens New Exhibit Listen · 3:22 3:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141345439/141345460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Americans Say They Are Dissatisfied With Washington October 3, 2011 A recent poll shows Americans are dissatisfied with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. If the supercommittee fails to agree on a way to reduce the federal deficit, the negative feelings toward Washington could escalate. Americans Say They Are Dissatisfied With Washington Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141002455/141002484" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Americans Say They Are Dissatisfied With Washington Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/141002455/141002484" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Politics Republican Primary Calendar In Chaos September 30, 2011 The Florida Legislature is likely to move its primary up to Jan. 31. That move will have a domino effect on primaries and caucuses in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. Republican Primary Calendar In Chaos Listen · 3:02 3:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140944830/140944883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Republican Primary Calendar In Chaos Listen · 3:02 3:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140944830/140944883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy 100 Days Revisited: Checking In On Bradenton, Fla. September 30, 2011 A U.S. Postal Service worker and a coordinator of a homeless shelter in Bradenton weighed in on the economic picture there in 2009, just after President Obama was elected. 100 Days Revisited: Checking In On Bradenton, Fla. Listen · 5:32 5:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140944822/140944813" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
100 Days Revisited: Checking In On Bradenton, Fla. Listen · 5:32 5:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140944822/140944813" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Red Sox Shut Out Of Playoffs As Rays Clinch Wild Card September 29, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a seven-run deficit Wednesday to beat the New York Yankees and advance to the playoffs. The win shuts out the Boston Red Sox, who lost a close game to the Baltimore Orioles. Red Sox Shut Out Of Playoffs As Rays Clinch Wild Card Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140909477/140909591" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Red Sox Shut Out Of Playoffs As Rays Clinch Wild Card Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140909477/140909591" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden World Of Girls Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy September 29, 2011 Saudi men are expected to cast votes Thursday in the kingdom's municipal elections. King Abdullah has promised that women can vote in the next election in four years, but that pledge has been overshadowed by the case of a woman sentenced to 10 lashes for violating the ban on driving. Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy Listen · 4:27 4:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140909467/140909458" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy Listen · 4:27 4:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140909467/140909458" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Four Baseball Teams Battle For Playoff Spots September 28, 2011 The Major League Baseball playoff teams are almost set, with the wild-card races coming down to the wire. Four Baseball Teams Battle For Playoff Spots Listen · 3:03 3:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140868028/140868023" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Four Baseball Teams Battle For Playoff Spots Listen · 3:03 3:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140868028/140868023" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Europe Greek Parliament Weighs Property Tax Amid Protests September 27, 2011 The Greek government hoped to pass a new tax law in Parliament on Tuesday, despite wide opposition to the move by a Greek public already suffering under a policy of strict austerity. Ministers said the new property tax, which would be added to people's electricity bills, was needed to persuade the IMF and EU to release more bailout funds to prop up the Greek economy. Greek Parliament Weighs Property Tax Amid Protests Listen · 3:26 3:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140834491/140834480" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Greek Parliament Weighs Property Tax Amid Protests Listen · 3:26 3:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140834491/140834480" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Two Americans Held In Iran Released On Bail September 21, 2011 A million-dollar bail agreement secured the release Wednesday of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who had been sentenced to eight-year prison terms for illegal entry and espionage. A third American arrested with them, Sarah Shourd, was released last year. All denied any wrongdoing. Two Americans Held In Iran Released On Bail Listen · 3:35 3:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140664437/140591743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Two Americans Held In Iran Released On Bail Listen · 3:35 3:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140664437/140591743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Afghanistan's Former President Rabbani Assassinated September 20, 2011 Burhanuddin Rabbani, the head of the Afghan Peace Council and former president of Afghanistan, was killed in a bombing in the nation's capital. Afghanistan's Former President Rabbani Assassinated Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140635834/140636411" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Afghanistan's Former President Rabbani Assassinated Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140635834/140636411" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit September 19, 2011 President Obama releases his plan to bring down the federal deficit on Monday. He will outline his plan to a congressional panel tasked with cutting more than $1 trillion in red ink.The proposal is expected to include new taxes, Medicare reductions and savings from troop withdrawals. Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140590429/140590458" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140590429/140590458" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Insurgents Fire On U.S. Embassy In Afghan Capital September 13, 2011 Insurgents appear to have launched a coordinated attack in the heart of Afghanistan's capital city. Rocket propelled grenades and assault weapons could be heard across Kabul — targeting the U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters. Insurgents Fire On U.S. Embassy In Afghan Capital Listen · 3:18 3:18 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140426450/140426700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Reflecting On Sept. 11, 2001 Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity September 12, 2011 Hope for the future, rather than pessimism about it, characterized the remarks of many of the speakers at events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Sunday's ceremonies, and the display of political unity they expressed, were very different from what's been going on lately on Capitol Hill. Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140390471/140390520" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140390471/140390520" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Security Authorities Probe 'Credible But Unconfirmed' Threat September 9, 2011 Authorities say a credible, but unconfirmed, terrorism threat has surfaced in the past day. A tip out of Pakistan indicates there could be some plot targeting Washington, D.C. or New York. The threat has not been corroborated Authorities Probe 'Credible But Unconfirmed' Threat Listen · 2:59 2:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140328017/140328182" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Authorities Probe 'Credible But Unconfirmed' Threat Listen · 2:59 2:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/140328017/140328182" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript