Morning Edition for January 15, 2009 : NPR

NPR's Eric Westervelt Reports On 'Morning Edition'

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Middle East

Israeli Negotiator To Join Gaza Peace Talks

by Peter Kenyon

Israeli Negotiator To Join Gaza Peace Talks

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Confirmation Hearings For Obama Cabinet Picks

Vilsack Hearing: More Coronation Than Confirmation

by Howard Berkes

Vilsack Hearing: More Coronation Than Confirmation

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Confirmation Hearings For Obama Cabinet Picks

Obama's EPA Pick Would Address Coal Ash Issue

by Elizabeth Shogren

Obama's EPA Pick Would Address Coal Ash Issue

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Obituaries

Patrick McGoohan, TV's 'Prisoner' Number Six

by Tom Cole

Patrick McGoohan, TV's 'Prisoner' Number Six

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Business

Apple's Ailing CEO Takes 6-Month Leave

by Laura Sydell

Apple's Ailing CEO Takes 6-Month Leave

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Science

Can A Pregnant Woman's Diet Affect Baby's Sex?

by Allison Aubrey

Can A Pregnant Woman's Diet Affect Baby's Sex?

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Children's Health

Teaching Kids With Autism The Art Of Conversation

by Jon Hamilton

Teaching Kids With Autism The Art Of Conversation

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Business

Employers Continue To Show Workers The Door

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

December's Retail Sales Mark 6th Straight Decline

by Wendy Kaufman

December's Retail Sales Mark 6th Straight Decline

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World

Germany Agrees To Economic Stimulus Package

by Thomas Marzahl

Germany Agrees To Economic Stimulus Package

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Business

Miss. Casino Slot Player Appeals Jackpot Ruling

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Obama Team Lobbies For Release Of Bailout Funds

by David Welna

Obama Team Lobbies For Release Of Bailout Funds

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Sen. Dodd: Bailout Money Must Go To Specifics

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World

Afghans Feel Ill Effects Of Rising Air Pollution

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Afghans Feel Ill Effects Of Rising Air Pollution

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World

Sri Lankan Journalist Predicted His Murder

by Philip Reeves

Sri Lankan Journalist Predicted His Murder

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National

Transit Shooting Adds To Oakland's Racial Tensions

by Richard Gonzales

Transit Shooting Adds To Oakland's Racial Tensions

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Politics

Tax Problem Stalls Treasury Nominee Geithner

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Confirmation Hearings For Obama Cabinet Picks

GOP Senators Ready To Grill Holder During Hearing

by Ari Shapiro

GOP Senators Ready To Grill Holder During Hearing

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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama

A Front-Row View Of Obama's White House

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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama

Obama Gets Advice, Letters From Young Navajos

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Diversions

The Sweet Smell Of Brooklyn?

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Diversions

Congress Proposes 'Cash For Clunkers' Program

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