Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minnesota delegation has its say on Iraq resolution
  Minnesota's House members have had taken their turns during the debate over President Bush's proposal to send more troops to Iraq. Only two of the eight members say they support the president's plan. A House vote on the non-binding resolution is expected sometime Friday.3:45 p.m.
• Franken in bid to unseat Sen. Coleman
  Comedian and radio show host Al Franken has launched a campaign for the Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman.5:06 p.m.
• Health officials urging flu shots
  Another 5,000 doses of flu vaccine are headed for Minnesota, due to arrive Thursday. The remainder will arrive on Monday. The Health Department says this year's influenza virus appears to be circulating more widely in schools, making the case for vaccinations even more compelling.5:20 p.m.
• Group warns of approaching fish disease
  Conservationists are calling for quick action to counter a deadly fish virus. The disease, responsible for wide spread fill kills in Lake Erie last summer, has now been identified in Lake Huron. Experts say the disease will almost certainly hit Lake Superior.5:35 p.m.
• Region faces snow drought
  Much of Minnesota is more than two feet below average for winter snowfall so far. If there isn't a significant snow between now and the spring melt, there could be significant impact on spring runoff for lakes and rivers and on moisture in farm fields.5:52 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• House Iraq Resolution Gains Republican Backers
  For the second day, the House debated a Democratic-sponsored resolution disapproving of President Bush's plan to send additional soldiers to Iraq. Eleven Republicans gave speeches opposing the troop increase — joining Democrats who are near unanimous in their opposition.
• U.S. Says It Will Take In 7,000 Iraqi Refugees
  U.S. officials announce that the United States will resettle some 7,000 Iraqis this year and will give the U.N.'s refugee agency more money to aid those who have fled to neighboring states. Refugees from Iraq have been overwhelming Jordan and Syria.
• U.S. on List of UNICEF's Worst Countries for Kids
  A new report from the U.N. Children's Fund says the United States and Britain are the worst countries in the industrialized world in which to be a child. UNICEF says an examination of 40 factors, such as poverty, deprivation, happiness, relationships, and risky or bad behavior puts the U.S. and Britain at the bottom of a list of 21 economically developed nations.
• English Springer Spaniel Is Westminster's Top Dog
  A English springer spaniel named James won Best in Show in the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. David Frei, a play-by-play announcer for the show, talks to Robert Siegel about the spaniel and his big win.
• Months After Coup, Thailand Faces New Crises
  Less than six months ago, a military coup toppled the government of Thailand's democratically elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinowatra. But nearly five months on, the bloom is off the rose. The interim government chosen by the military has stumbled badly politically and economically.
• A Woman Who Dreamed of Flying with the Marines
  Capt. Jennifer Harris lived her dream of flying with the air wing of the Marines in Iraq, where she piloted Sea Knight helicopters on combat rescue missions. After three tours, she was due back in her hometown of Swampscott, Mass., this week. But last week, Harris was killed aboard a Sea Knight that was shot down by Sunni insurgents northwest of Baghdad.
• Hollywood Donors Courted by Democrats
  Democratic donors in Hollywood are a tough audience for presidential candidates. But those who are won over have deep pockets. That's needed more than ever in 2008, because California may be an early primary — and TV ads there cost millions.
• Arizona May Open HOV Lanes to Lone Drivers
  Robert Siegel talks to Arizona State Sen. Ron Gould, a Republican from Lake Havasu City, about his plan to let drivers without passengers use restricted lanes set aside for "high occupancy." A state legislative committee has voted in favor of it. He says it will save gas by leaving fewer cars stuck in traffic.
• Women Dying at High Rates in Mexican Cities
  Much has been written about the killings of women in Juarez, Mexico, over the years. But women actually are being killed at a greater rate in towns near Mexico City. In the past two years, 223 women have been killed in small towns with names like Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec, Nezahualcóyotl, Naucalpan and Valle de Chalco. Most of the young women were sexually assaulted and strangled. None of the murders have been solved.
• Parents of Stillborn Babies Push for Recognition
  Parents in a number of states around the nation are fighting for what they see as recognition of their stillborn babies. They want the state to issue birth certificates for their babies instead of fetal death certificates. A few states have complied.
• Senate Panel Hears of Ways to Protect Judges
  The Senate Judiciary committee holds a hearing on the independence of the judicial branch and security for judges. The hearing was prompted by public and congressional outrage at some judges' decisions, and attacks on some judges and their families. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is one of the witnesses.
• Putin Emboldened by Gains in Approval Ratings
  With huge approval ratings in his own country, Russian President Vladimir Putin boldly criticized the United States last week. But cold words are better than cold wars.
• Midwest Socked by Yet Another Winter Storm
  The second winter storm in the past week has blasted across the Midwest, coming from the South this time. It has dumped so much snow that hundreds of school systems are closed; traffic is snarled and airports are crowded with delayed fliers.
• Bush Warns Congress Not to Interfere on Iraq
  President Bush warns Congress not to contest his authority to prosecute the war in Iraq as he sees fit. Speaking at an hourlong news conference at the White House, the president also touted the latest agreement with North Korea, meant to limit its nuclear weapons program.
• Making the Case for Iran's Involvement in Iraq
  President Bush said today that regardless of where their orders come from, he is certain that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard — or Quds Force — is supplying deadly weapons to militias in Iraq. Michele Norris talks with Karim Sadjadpour, who recently authored a report on the influence of Iran in Iraq. Sadjadpour is an Iran analyst for the International Crisis Group.

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