Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minnesota wildlife threatened by global warming
  Experts say global warming could have a profound effect on Minnesota wildlife. Dry spells and rising temperatures could be a disaster for Minnesota wildlife from ducks, to moose, to owls.4:44 p.m.
• Mike Farrell: Actor to activist
  Actor Mike Farrell is best known for his portrayal of B.J. Hunnicutt on the long-running TV show, M*A*S*H. But for years, he's been making a name for himself as an advocate for human rights.4:50 p.m.
• Resignations in U.S. attorney's office "troubling"
  Minnesota's U.S. Attorney, Rachel Paulose, says she supports the resignations of her top three senior attorneys, who stepped down Thursday from their management positions. Observers called the situation troubling, and unusual.5:20 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Director Jake Kasdan on 'The TV Set'
  The TV Set is actually Jake Kasdan's latest movie project. It pokes fun at how networks create the fall TV lineup. Kasdan talks about the film and some of his past work ... including his short-lived career as a child actor.
• Absences at Intel Center Raise Questions
  For the past four months, military intelligence officers were absent from the National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC). It's supposed to be a clearinghouse for data gathered by 16 agencies. What happened?
• California Takes Laid-Back Approach to Gas Prices
  The price of gas averages more than $2.50 nationally and runs more than $3 per gallon in California. But folks in California have learned that it's really difficult to make changes in gas consumption. So they suck it up and pay more for gas.
• Making the Case for Legalizing Marijuana
  As founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadelmann is pursuing alternatives to the war on drugs. He is keenly aware of the many ojections to legalizing street drugs. But is marijuana a special case?
• Pelosi Defends 'Message' of Middle East Trip
  Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks about the Middle East tour that drew criticism from the White House. She met Wednesday with President Assad of Syria and Thursday with a Saudi advisory council.
• Matthew Dowd, Turning Sour on Bush
  Matthew Dowd, the chief strategist for President Bush's 2004 campaign, stunned many by telling The New York Times he has lost faith in the president and feels it is time to withdraw troops from Iraq.
• This He Believes: 'Believe This!'
  Is the word order wrong in "This I Believe," the NPR essay series? A commentator suggests a change in title ... and tells us what he believes about waiting in a closet in hopes of startling someone.
• British Sailors Recount Captivity in Iran
  Some of the 15 British sailors and marines freed after nearly two weeks captivity in Iran speak publicly about their experiences and their statements about allegedly entering Iranian waters.
• March Job Figures Stronger Than Anticipated
  Job growth surpassed expectations in March despite high energy prices and the real estate slump. Employers added 180,000 new jobs, the unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent and worker paychecks grew.
• Teachers at Troubled School Face Job Loss
  Administrators have decided to transform struggling Northwestern High School in Baltimore into a technology center. Teachers recently learned they will have to reapply for their jobs. Many have devoted their lives to the school.
• Conservatives and No Child Left Behind
  President Bush and key Democrats believe the No Child Left Behind Act is a success. They want the law re-authorized this year. Does conservative opposition spell trouble for President Bush's signature education plan?
• XM and Sirius Press Merger Plan
  The satellite radio companies XM and Sirius face one big obstacle to their proposed merger: they're the only two players in the field. The companies say the notion of what constitutes the satellite market needs to be reconsidered.
• What's Next for HBO After 'Soprano' Success?
  HBO had a decade of success with "Sex and the City," "Six Feet Under" and "The Sopranos." All three have moved into syndication. What's next for the network?
• Current Events Inspire Thrillers for the 21st Century
  Where do the ideas for today's political thrillers come from? Gone are the cloak-and-dagger lives of agents fighting the Cold War: Two recent novels make suspenseful plots out of the people and places in contemporary headlines.
• U.N. Climate Report Predicts Droughts, Flooding
  The U.N. scientific panel is stark in its depiction of what's in store for the planet: flooding, droughts and extinctions. And the scientists warn the world's poor will be hit hardest.

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