Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Former U.N. chief, Macalester grad Kofi Annan honored with statue
  Kofi Annan made an appearance at Macalester College in St. Paul today. The former United Nations Secretary General, who graduated from Macalester in 1961, was honored with the unveiling of a life-sized bronze bust.4:49 p.m.
• Sheriff: Hausers possibly headed to Mexico for treatment
  The Brown County Sheriff says 13-year-old Daniel Hauser and his mother Colleen are possibly in or headed to Mexico seeking treatment of Daniel's Hodgkin's lymphoma.5:16 p.m.
• Gang Strike Force funding cut off after critical audit
  Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner says he will cut off funding for the Metro Gang Strike Force after a legislative audit revealed that the organization couldn't account for thousands of dollars in cash and vehicles.5:20 p.m.
• Kushner's play -- is it ready for its premiere?
  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner is opening a new play at the Guthrie Theater on Friday. But is it really ready?5:23 p.m.
• Warsame pleads guilty in deal with government
  A former Minneapolis man who's been imprisoned for more than five years awaiting trial on terrorism charges has struck a plea deal with the U.S. government.5:43 p.m.
• Officer who killed Fong Lee testifies about shooting
  Lawyers for the family of Fong Lee are questioning Minneapolis police officer Jason Andersen in federal court today. Andersen killed Fong Lee in 2006, and the family has filed suit against him.5:50 p.m.
• Young composer Nico Muhly draws wide range of fans
  Nico Muhly isn't 30 years old yet, but the protege of Phillip Glass is already recognized as a major force in contemporary classical music. Tonight and tomorrow he will perform a program of chamber music at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Charging Ahead With The Credit Card Bill
  Congress has passed a bill that would enact sweeping new restrictions on the credit card industry. The bill does away with arbitrary rate hikes and bans issuing cards to minors.
• Credit Card Bill Heads To Obama's Desk
  Congress sent President Obama a bill Wednesday that seeks to rein in credit card fees and interest rates. But one result of the measure is that card companies' best customers may wind up paying more.
• Letters: 'Boy Alone'; Jacuyra
  Listeners respond to the interview with Karl Greenfeld, author of Boy Alone, a book about the frustration of living in the shadow of an autistic brother, and a commentary by 16-year-old Jacuyra.
• Barack And Bibi
  This week's meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offers food for thought.
• West Bank Settlers Vow To Continue Building
  In an effort to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, the Obama administration is calling for a halt to expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. But settlers insist that diplomatic efforts won't deter them. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government is not inclined to impose a moratorium.
• What Are Obama's Options On Guantanamo?
  Ken Gude, a national security analyst with the Center for American Progress, outlines issues facing the Obama administration as it struggles to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
• How Can Vick Get Beyond Dogfighting Issue?
  Suspended pro football star Michael Vick left prison Wednesday after 19 months for two months of home confinement. Vick, sentenced for financing an illegal dogfighting ring, still has a major PR problem. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, talks with Melissa Block.
• NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. Struggling
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of NASCAR's best known and most-liked drivers. But he's having a terrible year. Some in the sport have begun to question his talent.
• California Voters Reject Budget Fix
  California voters overwhelming rejected a package of ballot measures aimed at relieving the state's crushing $21 billion budget deficit. Now lawmakers are trying to map out their next move. Massive spending cuts may be the only alternative.
• U.N. Seeks Access To Tamil Refugees
  As the government of Sri Lanka celebrated the end of a decades-long civil war against the Tamil Tigers, aid groups and the U.N. appealed for access to some 280,000 displaced Tamils. UNICEF spokesman James Elder discusses the refugee crisis.
• TV Networks Preview Fall Shows
  TV networks roll out their fall schedules this week. Ken Tucker, editor-at-large and TV critic for Entertainment Weekly, says to expect medical dramas and sitcoms about the economy.
• Minnesota Governor Acts To Balance Budget
  After failing to reach a budget deal with a Legislature controlled by Democrats, Minnesota's Republican governor says he will use emergency authority to cut spending and balance the budget. The move is unprecedented.
• NASA Rover Stuck In Flourlike Martian Soil
  On Mars, a little rover named Spirit has gotten stuck in alien soil. Two weeks ago, its wheels dug into the Martian soil and became trapped. With two wheels not fully functioning, scientists are worried that they may not be able to free the rover.
• Economic Slump Slows Down Summer Schools
  The economic downturn has prompted many school districts to reduce funds for summer school. That's bad news for students who need remedial work and for those who are taking summer classes to advance a grade.
• Cuts Eyed In California Firefighting Budget
  In the wake of California's worsening budget disaster, one of the areas identified for reductions is firefighting. But how can the state afford to scale back its effort to battle wildfires with so many lives and so much property at stake?

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