Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Jourdain says drug haven accusations are politically motivated
  Red Lake tribal chairman Floyd "Buck" Jourdain is disputing the claims of a former tribal police official that he interfered with an investigation into drug dealing on the reservation.5:19 p.m.
• Northwest strikers want unemployment benefits
  Members of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association held a rally on Monday at the state Capitol to make their case and mark the six-month anniversary of their strike.5:24 p.m.
• Delivery service lets seniors grocery shop without leaving home
  Seniors get help staying in their homes from a non-profit program that deliveres their groceries to their door.5:48 p.m.
• Local Muslim reaction to cartoon controversy
  A Pakistani cleric announced a $1 million bounty for killing a cartoonist who drew the Prophet Muhammad as thousands joined street protests after Friday prayers. Denmark, which first published the cartoons, temporarily closed its embassy and advised its citizens to leave Pakistan. In Minnesota, we've asked members of the Muslim community to reflect on the controversy.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Listening In On the Nuremberg Trials
  Famed CBS reporter Walter Cronkite recalls covering the Nuremberg war crimes trials in 1945. We hear some of the dramatic coverage -- and how the trials still echo in the events of today.
• Physicians' Ties May Be Sickness Culprit
  Is it possible that a doctor's necktie is the source for bacteria and germs that could infect their patients? A report by the British Medical Association says so -- and the panel is calling on doctors to lose their neckties. Michele Norris talks with Dr. Vivienne Nathanson, the head of science and ethics at the British Medical Association.
• The Dog Stays in the Picture
  Commentator Elissa Ely tells the story of her dog, a show dog rescued after her retirement from the ring. At first a bit reserved, she's now a member of the family.
• Austrian Wins Ease Sting of Drug Suspicions
  The strong Austrian alpine ski team put on a dominating performance today in the mountains at the Winter Olympics. In the men's giant slalom, World Cup leader Benjamin Raich won a gold medal and teammate Hermann "Hermannator" Maier took bronze.
• Busy U.S. Base Unsettles Some in Spain
  What was once a sleepy little airbase in southern Spain is now the busiest base in the U.S. Air Force. The Moron base is the main transit point between the United States and Iraq and Afghanistan. Thousands of tons of war supplies, tanker planes and squadrons of fighters now pass through Moron. It's a vital link in the U.S. supply chain -- but it's not very popular with many Spaniards.
• Congo Refugees Find Shelter on Islands
  Amid ongoing clashes between the army and militiamen in the Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of people have taken refuge on two islands in a remote lake. Though life on the islands is difficult, the residents say they feel safer than in the villages where they were attacked.
• Resistance Grows to Arab Firm's Control of Ports
  Members of Congress hope to block a deal that would place control of several U.S. ports in foreign hands. Dubai Ports World has agreed to buy a company that operates six major seaports. Federal officials insist the purchase does not pose a security risk.
• Iraq's Oil Militia Seen Obstructing Reforms
  Since it was invaded three years ago, Iraq has lost more than $10 billion in oil revenues. Corruption and sabotage are largely to blame. And U.S. and Iraqi officials say insurgents are benefiting. But many say the Oil Ministry's own militia is at the heart of the problem.
• With Gowdy, Sports Loses a Favorite Voice
  Legendary sports broadcaster Curt Gowdy has died. The man whose voice described historic feats in baseball and football for millions of fan passed away at his Palm Beach, Fla., home. Gowdy, who was 86, suffered from leukemia.
• U.A.E. and American Policy
  What kind of relationship does the United States have with the United Arab Emirates -- particularly after Sept. 11? Michele talks with Joseph Kechichian a consultant who specializes in the Persian Gulf region. Kechichian talks about the US/UAE relationship and the company that's poised to take over several port operations in the U.S. Kechichian is the author of A Century in 30 Years.
• The Man Who Would Precede George Washington
  A man in Norwich, Conn., says the actual first president of the United States was Samuel Huntington of Norwich, who served under the Articles of Confederation. Bill Stanley, president of the Norwich Historical Society, is seeking ten million dollars to build the presidential library he says Huntington deserves.
• Can Hamas and Progress Coexist?
  NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that as the newly elected Hamas begins to form a government, the prospects for Middle East peace seem bleaker than ever.
• Hawke's 'Speak of the Devil'
  Speak of the Devil, the new novel by Richard Hawke, is a fast-paced story that begins with a massacre during New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day parade.
• In Turin, Revamped Skating Scores Tested
  Since a scandal at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City highlighted an uneven scoring process in figure skating, a new system has been instituted. The Olympic Games in Turin are the latest test for the new system. Mark Zeigler covers skating at The San Diego Union Tribune.
• Curling Clubs Spread in United States
  It's a big week in Turin for many athletes, including the curlers who hope for medal-worthy stone throwing and sweeping efforts on Thursday and Friday. It's also a big week for US curling clubs. After the 2002 Olympics, many clubs found themselves catering to bigger numbers of new recruits than they'd ever seen before. This year, the clubs are ready and hoping to capitalize on Olympic enthusiasm for their often-overlooked sport.

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