Politics Key Members Of Congress Briefed On Syria Intelligence August 30, 2013 President Obama is trying to convince Congress to get on board with his plans for Syria. Thursday night, some key members of Congress heard from top White House officials during a 90 minute phone call. Key Members Of Congress Briefed On Syria Intelligence Listen · 4:54 4:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/217099440/217099425" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports 2013 College Football Season Opens On Thursday August 29, 2013 College football fans are excited. NCAA Division 1 play starts Thursday night with 17 games on the schedule. Most of the heavyweights, including top-ranked Alabama, start their campaigns Saturday. 2013 College Football Season Opens On Thursday Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/216720763/216721893" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
2013 College Football Season Opens On Thursday Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/216720763/216721893" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Crowd Amped Up For March On Washington Commemoration August 28, 2013 Thousands descended on the National Mall on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. President Obama will be among the speakers. Crowd Amped Up For March On Washington Commemoration Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/216470227/216466536" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis White House Appears Closer To Military Action In Syria August 26, 2013 President Obama heads into this week facing a major decision on how to handle what appears to be the use of chemical weapons by the government in Syria. At the same time, he's preparing to speak at the Lincoln Memorial on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. White House Appears Closer To Military Action In Syria Listen · 4:41 4:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/215663864/215663851" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Hagel's Indonesia Trip Consumed By Thoughts On Syria August 26, 2013 The Syria government says it will allow U.N. weapons inspectors to access the site of an apparent chemical weapons attack outside Damascus. Last week's attack left hundreds of civilians dead, and could lead to a military response by the U.S. and other western nations. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is on a planned trip to Indonesia. Hagel's Indonesia Trip Consumed By Thoughts On Syria Listen · 4:42 4:42 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/215663852/215663833" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hagel's Indonesia Trip Consumed By Thoughts On Syria Listen · 4:42 4:42 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/215663852/215663833" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden Brain Can Your Car Make You An Unethical Driver? August 23, 2013 New research suggests the size of your car effects how you drive. If you have a big car, studies show you may be more likely to break the law. It has to do with posture and how powerful you feel. Can Your Car Make You An Unethical Driver? Listen · 4:27 4:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/214723178/214724839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Asia China's Big Political Trial Takes A Dramatic Turn August 23, 2013 Chinese politician Bo Xilai is in court for a second day — accused of corruption and involvement in an attempted cover-up of his wife's murder of a British businessman. The trial opened on Thursday, and Bo put up a fierce defense. But on the second day, it appears he has been silenced. China's Big Political Trial Takes A Dramatic Turn Listen · 4:50 4:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/214723163/214723147" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
China's Big Political Trial Takes A Dramatic Turn Listen · 4:50 4:50 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/214723163/214723147" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Egypt's Mubarak Released From Prison August 22, 2013 The former president has been behind bars since the 2011 uprising that ousted him from power. Judges ordered Hosni Mubarak to be kept under house arrest while he awaits a retrial on charges related to the killing of protesters during the uprising. Egypt's Mubarak Released From Prison Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/214498972/214498968" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Symbolic Developments Indicate Direction Egypt Is Headed August 20, 2013 Egypt's military-backed rulers are pressing on in their crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood. Authorities have arrested the group's spiritual leader. Since the security forces crackdown on Islamist protesters last week, nearly 1,000 people have been killed. From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Leila Fadel reports from Cairo Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/213728221/213728191" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Leila Fadel reports from Cairo Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/213728221/213728191" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Democrats And Republicans Push Obama To Get Tough With Egypt August 19, 2013 After a week's vacation, President Obama is back at the White House planning a bus tour later this week to promote his economic and educational policies. The president comes home to increased pressure from both political parties to get tougher with the Egyptian military. Democrats And Republicans Push Obama To Get Tough With Egypt Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/213401673/213402432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Democrats And Republicans Push Obama To Get Tough With Egypt Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/213401673/213402432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Egypt's Army To Use Live Ammunition To Keep Order August 16, 2013 Egypt's Interior Ministry has authorized the use of deadly force against protesters targeting police and state institutions. The death toll has surpassed 600 since Wednesday and spread outside the bloody crackdown in Cairo against supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Egypt's Army To Use Live Ammunition To Keep Order Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/212527899/212527880" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Athletes Speak Out Against Russia's Anti-Gay Law August 16, 2013 Controversy over Russia's new anti-gay law is affecting this year's World Athletic Championships. Athletes who are in Moscow for the games are speaking out about the law. How athletes are reacting could be a test for what's to come at the Sochi Olympics. Athletes Speak Out Against Russia's Anti-Gay Law Listen · 1:14 1:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/212527889/212527866" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Athletes Speak Out Against Russia's Anti-Gay Law Listen · 1:14 1:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/212527889/212527866" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Asia Rescuers In India Try To Reach Sailors Trapped In Submarine August 14, 2013 Eighteen sailors are feared trapped in a submarine that caught fire after a massive explosion in Mumbai. The smoldering ship is in its berth at a highly secured naval base, with only a portion visible above the surface. This incident comes as a setback for India, just as the country is trying to beef up its military. Rescuers In India Try To Reach Sailors Trapped In Submarine Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/211890379/211891889" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Security Forces Move In On Egyptian Protests August 14, 2013 After days of tense standoff in Cairo, Egyptian security forces began clearing two sit-in camps by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. The Interior Ministry, which is in charge of police, warned in a statement that the forces would deal firmly with protesters acting "irresponsibly." Security Forces Move In On Egyptian Protests Listen · 4:29 4:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/211890375/211890364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Security Forces Move In On Egyptian Protests Listen · 4:29 4:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/211890375/211890364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Ahead Of Peace Talks, Israel Expands Settlements August 12, 2013 Just days before U.S. brokered peace talks are to resume, the Israeli government has cleared the way for construction of more than a thousand new housing units in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. The move is sure to cast a shadow over the talks, but Israeli expectations for the talks are already very low. Ahead Of Peace Talks, Israel Expands Settlements Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/211279137/211279122" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Ahead Of Peace Talks, Israel Expands Settlements Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/211279137/211279122" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript