Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry
  Duluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.5:19 p.m.
• New life challenging for some, rewarding for other Hmong immigrants
  The latest wave of Hmong refugees to the Twin Cities began five years ago this week. Since then about 5,000 new Hmong residents have made their homes here.5:23 p.m.
• Weisman exhibit follows Somalis from their native land to the U.S.
  A new exhibit at the Weisman Art Museum chronicles the journey of Somalis from their native land to the U.S.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Justices Rule For Parents Of Special Ed Student
  In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an Oregon family can seek reimbursement from the public school district for their son's private school tuition, even though the family did not try the public school's special ed program first.
• Metro Crash In Washington Kills At Least 6
  At least six people were killed and dozens injured in Washington when a subway train smashed into the rear of another during rush hour on Monday. D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty said the incident was Metro's deadliest crash in its 33-year history.
• When 'Made In The USA' Doesn't Always Pay
  Eight years ago, a North Carolina seamstress took the unusual step of buying the apparel factory where she worked when it was going out of business. Her hope was to save the plant's 20 jobs. Now, she's had to lay off most workers to make ends meet.
• Reporter's Escape From Taliban Spurs Ethics Debate
  For the seven months New York Times reporter David Rohde was a hostage of the Taliban in Afghanistan, few knew he had been kidnapped. The Times kept the information under wraps and asked other media to do the same. The Poynter Institute's Kelly McBride says she was "astounded" by the media blackout.
• Iran Uses Tech Tools To Censor Dissent
  In Iran, protesters are using social-networking sites to contest the presidential election. But every e-mail, video and tweet that makes it out of Iran likely has passed through a new system the government put in place to filter dissent. Christopher Rhoads of The Wall Street Journal discusses how Iran got this capability and how it works.
• Unheralded Glover Wins Golf's U.S. Open
  Lucas Glover has won the U.S. Open, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Larry Dorman, golf reporter for The New York Times, says Glover is a prototypical winner of the U.S. Open. He says it wasn't a surprise Glover won.
• Iran's Clerical Body Acknowledges Election Flaws
  A few hundred pro-reformers gathered Monday in central Tehran amid heavy police presence, protesting the results of the presidential election. Meanwhile, the powerful Guardian Council acknowledged flaws in the election results. Los Angeles Times Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi says it is unclear what the council's statement means, but the body will issue a final ruling Wednesday.
• Thompson's Stories Reflect How Americans Live
  Illinois writer Jean Thompson has a new book of stories out called Do Not Deny Me. It is a collection stories with wit, humor and a fictional primer on how Americans live day to day.
• Obama Signs Sweeping Tobacco Legislation
  President Obama signed Monday legislation enabling the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco with broad new powers over marketing. But his closet smoking has raised some eyebrows among health advocates and led to some uncomfortable moments for the president.
• Pilot Death Poses Little Risk To Passengers
  When a Continental Airlines pilot died last week during an international flight, it marked the sixth time in the past 15 years that a pilot or first officer has passed away while in the air. But in each, other crew members safely landed the plane, and aviation experts say the sudden incapacitation of a pilot rarely poses much safety risk to passengers.
• High Court Rules In Voting Rights Case
  The Supreme Court has ruled in a case on the Voting Rights Act. The court could have gutted the law by overturning a provision that is used for enforcement, but the justices, in a 8-1 vote, decided to preserve it. The act allows states to apply to a court for an end to Justice Department oversight of the state's voting rules.
• Letters: Health Care, Eric Lewis
  Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' e-mails. Topics include Robert's story last Friday on the costs of health care and Michele Norris's interview with pianist Eric Lewis, also known as ELEW.
• After Tiller: What Will Happen In Wichita?
  For years, anti-abortion forces have had a tight focus on Wichita, Kan., largely because of Dr. George Tiller, who performed late abortions. His clinic closed after his recent murder. Activists on both sides of the issue are trying to figure out what's next.
• Search For Foreign Hostages In Yemen Continues
  In Yemen, the fate of six foreigners taken hostage earlier this month remains unknown. The bodies of three others, all women, were found soon after the group was seized. All of them worked for a Christian organization, and most analysts say the crime is likely the work of al-Qaida.
• Kodachrome To Fade Away, Paul Simon Or No
  The film Kodachrome is known for its unique color and long-lasting durability — and for an iconic mention in a Paul Simon song. Today, Kodak announced that it will no longer manufacture the film.

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