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Monday, July 28, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Lawmakers want tougher bridge regulations
Lawmakers rolled out a plan Monday they say would make Minnesota bridges safer.5:20 p.m.
Report: Nation's bridges in need of significant repair
A report released for the anniversary of the collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis says the nation's bridges are in bad shape.5:24 p.m.
Bill Cooper to return as CEO of TCF Financial
Bill Cooper, who helped establish TCF Financial as one of the region's top banks, is returning to the position of CEO.5:50 p.m.
Hundreds rally in Iowa for meatpacking plant workers
Hundreds of protestors, religious leaders and immigrant rights advocates descended on the small city of Postville, Iowa on Sunday and spent the day rallying for immigration reform.7:45 p.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Justice Dept.'s Hiring Tactics Illegal, Report Says
A report released Monday found that senior Justice Department officials considered political and ideological affiliations in selecting immigration judges, federal prosecutors and other candidates for jobs that are supposed to be free from politics. - The Day A Bomber Hit The Empire State Building
On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber hit the Empire State building and exploded. The crash killed three people in the plane and 11 people who worked inside the building. Two women who survived describe the horror. - Guillermo Klein And His Band Of Devotees
Over the past 14 years, some of New York's hottest young jazz musicians have worked for peanuts, just to have the chance to play the Argentine composer's challenging mix of Latin rhythms, classical structures and singable melodies. - Federal Deficit Heads Toward Record High
The federal deficit is expected to reach a record $482 billion by the time the next president takes office. Rich Wolf, a Washington correspondent for USA Today, says the number is due to the sagging economy and the stimulus payments to millions of Americans. - Blasts Remind Iraqis Of Fragile State Of Security
At least 57 people are dead and nearly 300 wounded after female suicide bombers blew themselves up in Baghdad and Kirkuk. The targets were Shiite pilgrims and Kurdish protesters. The attacks are a blow to the confidence in recent security gains. - Archaeologists Seek To Preserve German U-Boats
Off the North Carolina shore, recreational divers have explored three German U-boats submerged since World War II ended. Now, archaeologists are getting involved to preserve them. - Letters: Retail Health Clinics, McCain, Math
Listeners responded to our commentary on retail health clinics. One listener complained about language in our story on John McCain's idea for a U.K.-style question-and-answer session with Congress. And listeners wanted answers to a math problem. - Librarians Harvest New Manga Titles At Comic-Con
Are the shelves at your local library looking more colorful these days? Chalk it up to all the comic books — and the librarians who love them. Over the weekend, librarians mingled with comic enthusiasts at Comic-Con, a massive popular arts convention in San Diego. - Cashin, 'Agitator's Daughter,' Has New Memoir
Sheryll Cashin, the daughter of civil rights activist Dr. John Cashin Jr., has written a memoir. Her father's activism led to the family's financial ruin, and Cashin says being the child of an agitator is an "extraordinary, complicated inheritance." - McCain, Obama Focus On Economy
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama have turned their attention to the economy. McCain is discussing jobs and energy, and has called for offshore drilling. Obama has met with top economic advisers, including former Bush administration officials.
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