Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Both campaigns pleased with recount so far
  On day two of the U.S. Senate recount, the campaigns of Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are both saying they are pleased so far, not only with the process but with the initial numbers as well.5:19 p.m.
• State jobless rate rises to 6 percent
  Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up in October to 6 percent, up a tenth of a percent from the month before. The Department of Employment and Economic Development says the state lost 7,500 jobs last month.5:50 p.m.
• Minn. state colleges aim for more online courses
  The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is aiming to deliver 25 percent of its college credits through online courses by 2015.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Under Obama's Watch, NASA Shuttle Fleet To Retire
  NASA's aging shuttle fleet is expected to be retired before the agency has a new space transportation system in place. The GAO has identified this spaceship gap as one of 13 urgent issues facing the new administration.
• Mike Huckabee, Writing About 'The Right Thing'
  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who made a spirited bid for the Republican presidential nomination, has a new book. He talks about what's next for the GOP and how the party can recover, as it did after the Watergate scandal.
• Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes
  Silicon Valley venture capitalists are investing in clean energy, with the electric car their vehicle of choice. While the economic meltdown has crimped immediate sales plans, electric-car manufacturers hope for a thin slice of the $25 billion auto industry bailout being considered by Congress.
• Congress Stalls Automakers' Bid For Relief
  After the Big Three auto executives spent two days seeking support on Capitol Hill for a bailout, the grand finale is no finale at all. Democratic leaders say they are delaying a vote until the auto companies present a plan showing how they will restructure their business.
• Waxman Wrests Key House Panel From Dingell
  In a power shift in the House, Rep. Henry Waxman of California has defeated Rep. John Dingell of Michigan for the chairmanship of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• GM, Chrysler Keep Low Profile At L.A. Auto Show
  Amid job cuts, restructuring and pleas to Congress for financial aid, General Motors and Chrysler are represented, but not making much of a splash, at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
• Addressing The Threat Of Deflation
  As central banks continue to slash interest rates almost to zero, prices can plummet. It creates a liquidity trap, as it did in the 1930s and in Japan during the 1990s. Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff outlines what deflation could mean for modern America.
• A Friendly Transition On Foreign Affairs
  Recent moves on foreign policy may make it easier for the new White House to pick up where the old one left off in key areas: Iraq, North Korea, Iran and Cuba. Domestic policy is a different story.
• Judge Orders 5 Freed From Guantanamo
  The judge said there was no evidence to justify the detention of the Algerians, who have spent seven years in detention. They could be sent to Bosnia, where they were arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist plot.
• Afghan Official: Engaging Taliban 'Necessary Evil'
  Said Jawad, Afghan ambassador to the U.S., defended talks between his country's government and the Taliban. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said he thinks the way to achieve stability is by reaching out to the Afghan people.

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