Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Memorial Service 1 year after I-35W bridge collapse
  Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Mayor R. T. Rybak and local religious leaders speak in observance of the 1 year anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse. From the Basilica of St. Mary in downtown Minneapolis, an hour of songs, prayers and reflection.4:44 p.m.
• Mother and son recall their response to bridge collapse
  Two people who remember the bridge collapse vividly are Julie Schwartz and her 19-year-old son, Alex. They were among the first of dozens of ordinary people who rushed to the scene of the 35W bridge collapse and started helping the victims. They spoke with MPR's Tom Crann.4:50 p.m.
• NTSB: Minn. crash cockpit recorder in good shape
  The cockpit voice recorder from a business jet crash that killed eight people was recovered in good condition, federal investigators said Friday.5:15 p.m.
• NTSB closer to answering why the bridge went down
  The National Transportation Safety Board grows closer to completing its investigation on the bridge collapse. Under-sized gusset plates and corrosion appear to be two factors.5:21 p.m.
• In the shadow of the new bridge
  When the I-35W bridge fell, it severed a major traffic artery through Minneapolis. The detours and bridge construction have brought noise, spectators and traffic bottlenecks to the immediate area.5:25 p.m.
• Officer: Franco was in drivers' seat after crash
  Testimony in the trial of Olga Franco got underway in Willmar on Thursday.5:50 p.m.
• 1,000 gather in Mpls. to mourn bridge collapse
  Memorial services are being held throughout the day today to remember the 13 people who died and the more than 100 who were injured when the I-35W bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River last year on Aug. 1, 2007.5:53 p.m.
• Slideshow: Remembering Aug 1, 2007
  The I-35W bridge collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007, just after 6 p.m. MPR's Tom Crann led our radio coverage that evening, as dramatic photos and stories of escape and rescue began pouring in.6:04 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Dionne, Brooks Discuss Presidential Politics
  David Brooks of The New York Times says there is no good evidence of whether Barack Obama's race will be a factor in the campaign until Election Day. E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post says John McCain's campaign has turned nasty.
• Obama's Technology Outlook
  Barack Obama is no stranger to the Internet. He supports the creation of a chief technology officer for the U.S., who would help integrate technological solutions and ideas. Obama also wants to ensure access to technology in rural areas.
• FCC Rules Against Comcast
  The Federal Communications Commission has ruled that Comcast Corp. violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers. The ruling ordered Comcast to stop cutting off transfers of files among customers who use a type of file-sharing software.
• Reed's First Novel Has Possibilities, But Is Sluggish
  Reviewer Alan Cheuse says Ralph Reed's debut novel, Dark Horse, benefits from Reed's insider information on how the presidential nominating process works. He says though the plot has some possibilities, the book by the former head of the Christian Coalition is sluggish.
• Obama Return, McCain Ads Cap Week In Campaign
  Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail this week, and his Republican opponent, John McCain, was waiting. McCain's ad suggested Obama is more style than substance, but the Republican found himself under fire for going negative.
• Defense Rests Case In Bin Laden Driver's Trial
  The defense has rested its case in the first U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. This came after written testimony from two senior terrorism suspects was submitted in the defense of Salim Hamdan, one of Osama bin Laden's drivers.
• McCain's Technology Outlook
  John McCain may not use e-mail or the Internet very much, but adviser Michael Powell says he has an understanding of technology from serving as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology. He envisions technology solutions for education, health care, homeland security and other issues.
• Scientist Being Probed For Anthrax Said To Kill Self
  A scientist who studied anthrax weapons for the federal government has committed suicide. Bruce Ivins, who worked at the biodefense laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md., was being investigated in connection with the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed five people.
• Senators' Plan Would Allow Some Offshore Drilling
  A group of bipartisan senators proposed offshore drilling in some areas if states agree, and a major push over the next 20 years for vehicles to use alternative fuels. It would be paid for by taking away tax breaks from oil companies.
• July Unemployment At Four-Year High
  The Labor Department says the nation's unemployment rate climbed to a four-year high of 5.7 percent in July. Employers cut 51,000 jobs, less than the 72,000 jobs economists had predicted. July's cuts mark the seventh straight month employers slashed jobs.
• Experts Weigh Obama Windfall Profits Proposal
  The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne says Barack Obama's call for a windfall profit tax on oil firms is an answer to the GOP's emphasis on offshore drilling. David Brooks of The New York Times says though a windfall tax may be good politics, it's bad economics.
• States Still Struggle With Bridge Upkeep
  In the year since the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapsed, states appear to be aggressively inspecting bridges to locate problems. But some experts say not enough is being done to fund the maintenance of the nation's aging and crumbling bridges.
• Calif. Uses Quake To Prepare For 'Big One'
  YouTube is loaded with home videos from Californians about this week's 5.4 magnitude earthquake, the first big temblor in a decade to hit a densely populated urban area. Now, Los Angeles and surrounding cities are trying to warn the public how to prepare for the "Big One."
• Mayor: Bridge Collapse Brought People Together
  Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks about the first anniversary of the bridge collapse in the city. The mayor says this is an anniversary that marks a tragedy in the city, but also one that shows how the city came together as a community.
• Who Was Bruce Ivins?
  Burce Ivins worked at the government's Fort Detrick lab on anthrax vaccines. He was questioned by the FBI during its seven-year investigation of the anthrax killings and was involved in the analysis of samples from the mailings that contained anthrax.

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