Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• A sportswriter's dreams come true
  Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis got a chance to fulfill what is probably a dream for many of his colleagues. He got to play in the NFL.4:50 p.m.
• U.S. Bank reports slump in earnings
  U.S. Bank, one of Minnesota's largest banks, today reported its second quarter earnings slumped nearly 20 percent to $950 million.5:19 p.m.
• Day way behind in fundraising race
  Despite a long career in public office, Republican congressional candidate and state Sen. Dick Day is trailing badly in the money race in Minnesota's 1st District.5:24 p.m.
• Minneapolis cop indicted on corruption charges
  Minneapolis police officer Michael Roberts pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday, in federal court.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Video Released Of Guantanamo Interrogation
  Videotape of the interrogation of Guntanamo detainee Omar Khadr has been released by his lawyers. Khadr, a Canadian citizen, was 16 at the time he was questioned in 2003. He is accused of killing a U.S. soldier with a hand grenade in 2002.
• Calif. Lawmaker Eyes Ban on Foil Helium Balloons
  California state Sen. Jack Scott is proposing a ban on foil helium balloons. He says the balloons hit power lines, causing outages and fires. Scott says a ban would save taxpayers millions of dollars, but the plan has many critics.
• Mass. Senate Votes To Let Out-Of-State Gays Wed
  The Massachusetts Senate has voted to repeal a 1913 law that has been used to prevent out-of-state gay couples from marrying in the state. In 2004, the state became the first in the nation to allow gay marriages. The House is expected to vote this week.
• Obama, McCain Address Iraq, Afghanistan
  Democrat Barack Obama has said the U.S. must end the war in Iraq and "win" the war in Afghanistan. In a separate speech, Sen. John McCain has said the strategy of increasing troop levels in Iraq should be applied to Afghanistan.
• Jury Still Out On New Russian Leader
  It remains to be seen whether Russia's new president, Dmitry Medvedev, will be an innovator, or merely a puppet of his immediate predecessor, Vladimir Putin. On issues of security and diplomacy, he has stuck with Putin's line.
• Court Says Enemy Combatant Can Challenge Status
  The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Virginia says Ali al-Marri, the only man being held as an enemy combatant on U.S. soil, has the right to challenge his detention. It also says the administration can detain him if alleged links to al-Qaida are found to be true.
• Bush Says Economic Foundations Strong
  President Bush says he is confident of the long-term foundations of the economy despite the credit crunch. He says mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would remain in private hands and should have access to Treasury credit lines.
• Documentary Chronicles Steroid Use
  Bigger, Stronger, Faster: The Side Effects of Being American is a new documentary about steroid use. Filmmaker Chris Bell, a former steroid user, was a bodybuilder and part of the film details what happened when he told his mother he used steroids.
• Dollar Slides To New Low Against Euro
  The U.S. dollar has fallen to a new low against the euro. The euro is now worth about $1.60 — after hitting a new record of $1.6038 earlier in the day. The sliding dollar makes a visit to Europe much more expensive for U.S. tourists.
• Volkswagen Picks Tenn. For New Plant
  Volkswagen has picked Chattanooga, Tenn., for a new assembly plant. The move is expected to create about 2,000 jobs. Europe's No. 1 carmaker has 2 percent of the U.S. market and aims to triple that by 2018. Its plans have been helped by a weak dollar.
• GM Announces More Cuts
  General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner has said thousands of white-collar staff would be laid off and the company would stop providing health benefits to retirees over age 65. The company also plans to cut truck production, borrow billions and sell some assets.
• Letters: New Yorker Cover, Caring For Pets
  Listeners respond to the interview with New Yorker editor David Remnick who defended his magazine's controversial cover of Sen. Barack Obama. They also sounded off on the story about the lengths to which pet owners will go to keep their animals in good health.
• National Guard Still Patrols New Orleans
  It's been nearly three years since Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters devastated parts of New Orleans. And to this day, the National Guard continues to patrol some of the hardest-hit areas. The guard's mission is to prevent looting and provide a law and order.
• Architect Of Torture Policy Testifies
  One of the architects of the Bush Administration's interrogation policies has testified before Congress. Former Pentagon official Douglas Feith said he was smeared in a recent book about the policy. The book's author defended his account.
• FDIC Chief Seeks To Reassure Consumers
  Many Americans are worried their bank will be the next to fail. Sheila Bair, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, says all deposits up to $100,000 are safe and individual IndyMac customers will get the bulk of their uninsured deposits.

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