Africa Zimbabweans To Cast Ballots In Presidential Race July 31, 2013 • Zimbabweans go to the polls Wednesday to elect their next president. Many fear a repeat of the 2008 election violence that killed 200 people. President Robert Mugabe is facing opposition leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in the vote. Riot police have been deployed in the event of conflict. Zimbabweans To Cast Ballots In Presidential Race Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209870/207211970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Zimbabweans To Cast Ballots In Presidential Race Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209870/207211970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Politics 2016 May Seem Just Around The Corner For Political Rivals July 31, 2013 • With a public battle between two likely Republican presidential contenders, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, and a private meeting between possible Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, it feels like 2016 is just around the corner. The two parties are already aligning themselves for a presidential race that's still three years away. 2016 May Seem Just Around The Corner For Political Rivals Listen · 4:41 4:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209856/207209825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
2016 May Seem Just Around The Corner For Political Rivals Listen · 4:41 4:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209856/207209825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Technology An Inside Look At The Hacker Conferences July 31, 2013 • Computer hackers are converging on Las Vegas this week to attend the Black Hat and DEF CON conferences. An Inside Look At The Hacker Conferences Listen · 3:38 3:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209848/207209817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
An Inside Look At The Hacker Conferences Listen · 3:38 3:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/207209848/207209817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden Brain What A State Capital's Location Can Say About Corruption July 30, 2013 • An unusual new analysis finds that the geographic location of a state capital is a powerful predictor of corruption in that state. What A State Capital's Location Can Say About Corruption Listen · 4:05 4:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/206884484/206884453" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Remembering Former Rep. Lindy Boggs July 29, 2013 • Lindy Boggs died Saturday at 97. She served in Congress for nearly 20 years and was U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Remembering Former Rep. Lindy Boggs Listen · 2:24 2:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/206555383/206555362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East How Food Aid Is Being Used As A Weapon In Syria July 29, 2013 • The civil war in Syria has left millions of people dependent on food aid. But delivering that aid to rebel-held areas is an enormous challenge. And food aid is being used as a weapon to control the population in both government and rebel territory. How Food Aid Is Being Used As A Weapon In Syria Listen · 4:54 4:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/206555367/206555342" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
How Food Aid Is Being Used As A Weapon In Syria Listen · 4:54 4:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/206555367/206555342" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Dispute Between Military, Morsi Supporters Flares In Egypt July 26, 2013 • Mass demonstrations are expected in Egyptian cities Friday amid fears of an imminent crackdown by security forces on supporters of former President Mohammed Morsi. The military chief who ousted Morsi urged Egyptians to come out in force to give the army a mandate to deal with "violence and terror." Muslim Brotherhood leaders have called for rival protests, after accusing the military chief of calling for civil war. Dispute Between Military, Morsi Supporters Flares In Egypt Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/205695294/205695273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Dispute Between Military, Morsi Supporters Flares In Egypt Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/205695294/205695273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Business Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Takes The Stand July 25, 2013 • Former Goldman Sachs executive Fabrice Tourre took the witness stand Wednesday. The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Tourre with misleading investors who bet housing values would continue to rise back in 2007. Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Takes The Stand Listen · 3:34 3:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/205373977/205373958" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Takes The Stand Listen · 3:34 3:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/205373977/205373958" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Asia Police In India Probe Poisoning Of School Children July 18, 2013 • In India, dozens of children in the eastern state of Bihar have been poisoned after consuming a free school lunch. More than 20 children have died. Authorities are trying to determine if the poisoning was deliberate or accidental. Police In India Probe Poisoning Of School Children Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/203194462/203194737" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Police In India Probe Poisoning Of School Children Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/203194462/203194737" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Media Outrage Over Boston Bombing Suspect On 'Rolling Stone' Cover July 18, 2013 • Marathon bombing suspect Dzhohkar Tsarnaev is featured on the August 1 cover of Rolling Stone. The photo is a somewhat glamorous shot that's got people talking about the magazine's editorial choice. Outrage Over Boston Bombing Suspect On 'Rolling Stone' Cover Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/203194444/203194425" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hidden Brain Why Poor Students' College Plans 'Melt' Over The Summer July 16, 2013 • A large number of poor high school students, who say they are continuing on to college, fail to show up in the fall. The reason is referred to as the "summer melt." Students face many hurdles over the summer including lack of resources and mentors. Why Poor Students' College Plans 'Melt' Over The Summer Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202566709/202566692" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Why Poor Students' College Plans 'Melt' Over The Summer Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202566709/202566692" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Obama 'Understated' When Reacting To Zimmerman Verdict July 15, 2013 • There has been a lot of political reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict, announced Saturday night in Sanford, Fla. Also in the news, it appears the Senate is headed toward a historic vote on changing filibuster rules. Obama 'Understated' When Reacting To Zimmerman Verdict Listen · 4:40 4:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202247804/202248173" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama 'Understated' When Reacting To Zimmerman Verdict Listen · 4:40 4:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202247804/202248173" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports 3 Sprinters Test Positive for Banned Substances July 15, 2013 • Three well-known track and field athletes from the United States and Jamaica have tested positive for banned substances. One of the athletes who came forward Sunday was Tyson Gay, one of the world's top sprinters over the last 10 years. 3 Sprinters Test Positive for Banned Substances Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202247796/202247789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
3 Sprinters Test Positive for Banned Substances Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/202247796/202247789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National How Is Zimmerman Doing In The Court Of Public Opinion? July 12, 2013 • Besides the courtroom trial going on in Sanford, Fla., for Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman, the larger issues are being discussed online and in public demonstrations.
Political Crisis In Egypt Egyptian Military Pushes Ahead With New Constitution Plans July 10, 2013 • Egypt's interim president will shortly appoint the members of two panels who will draft amendments to the constitution that will then be put to a nationwide referendum. It's the first step in the transition plan announced by the military after the ouster of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. Egyptian Military Pushes Ahead With New Constitution Plans Listen · 3:38 3:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/200644797/200646909" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Egyptian Military Pushes Ahead With New Constitution Plans Listen · 3:38 3:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/200644797/200646909" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
