Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Recount inches closer to court challenge
  In a blow to Democrat Al Franken, absentee ballots that were rejected by poll workers won't be included in Minnesota's Senate recount.5:20 p.m.
• Study: Charter schools promote segregation, perform worse than traditional schools
  The findings by the Institute on Race and Poverty at the University of Minnesota do not deter backers of charter schools.5:24 p.m.
• A final journey home
  More Mexicans are living in the U.S. than ever before and as they die, many families decide to send their loved ones back home to be buried. The process is called repatriation. The decision is an emotional one that often comes at a high cost.5:50 p.m.
• Scribes poked fun at last great Minnesota recount
  Minnesota saw its last big recount battle in 1962. The following year, Twin Cities Newspaper Guild roasted the recount at its Gridiron Dinner with a little ditty sung to the tune of "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover."5:55 p.m.
• Remembering Harvey Milk
  In the late 1970's Harvey Milk became a national symbol as the first openly gay man to win a major political election. In the new film "Milk," Gus Van Sant looks at Harvey Milk's life. One Twin Cities woman knows the Milk story very well, because she was there.6:24 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• In 'Milk,' A Man And A Movement Remembered
  Out gay politician Harvey Milk served just 11 months in office before his assassination 30 years ago. Critic Bob Mondello says Gus Van Sant's new movie biography is a portrait of a hero — and of his cause. (Recommended)
• Terrorists Take Western Hostages In Mumbai
  Terrorists have been holding Western hostages at two luxury hotels in India's financial capital, Mumbai. At 11 p.m. local time there was a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on the hotels as well as a popular restaurant, a hospital and a train station. At least 78 people are dead and 200 others injured.
• Militants Target Mumbai In Multiple Attacks
  Militants have struck multiple parts of India's financial capital, Mumbai. Eyewitnesses say Westerners were targeted with guns and grenades. Shishir Joshi, editorial director of the Mid-Day Group of Newspapers in Mumbai, offers his insight.
• Who's Behind Mumbai Attacks?
  Ashley Tellis, senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert in international security and South Asia, analyzes the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. The attacks killed at least 78 people.
• In Rural Ohio, A Plastic Bridge To The Future
  In rural Ohio, researchers are testing a new bridge made of plastic. Plastic bridges offer low maintenance and long life, but there are questions about how long plastic can stand up to sunlight, changing temperatures and stress.
• Nordstrom Unveils High-End Shopping List
  Despite the economic downturn and a drop in consumer spending, the Seattle-based department store Nordstrom is debuting its "Ultimate Gift Collection" — six unique gifts starting at $15,000. In offering these high-end items, Nordstrom is taking a page from Neiman Marcus, which features its own lavish gifts in its annual Christmas catalog.
• Medicare's Creation May Offer Health Care Clues
  President-elect Obama says he wants to make expanding health care coverage a priority for his new administration. Health policy expert David Blumenthal says there are lessons to learn from the biggest expansion of health care: The creation of Medicare and Medicaid.
• After Democratic Gains, Infighting Begins
  Martin Kady, deputy congressional editor for Politico, offers his insight on the internal power struggles between Democrats now that they have a majority on Capitol Hill.
• What Obama Picks Tell Us About Economic Policy
  In August, David Leonhardt, an economics columnist for The New York Times, wrote a profile of Barack Obama's economic policies. Leonhardt offers his insight into Obama's newly announced team of economic advisers and what they say about Obamanomics.
• Concert Tickets May Hit Sour Note In Weak Economy
  Ticket sales for pop concerts remain good, but analysts say most of those tickets were sold well before the September stock market meltdown and they are bracing for a tougher 2009. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have seen their stocks drop by two-thirds and a half, respectively.
• A Look At Likely Pick For National Security Adviser
  It appears likely president-elect Barack Obama will tap Gen. James Jones as his national security adviser. Jones previously served as supreme allied commander of NATO. Former NATO Secretary-General Lord George Robertson offers his insight on Jones.
• Russia Flexes Muscles In Cuba, Venezuela
  Russian President Dmitri Medvedev is reviving Cold War memories, visiting Cuba and Venezuela just as the Russian Navy was conducting joint exercises with the Venezuelan military. U.S. officials are dismissing the importance of the Russian overtures to U.S. adversaries.
• To Ease Holiday Travel, Airports Try Family Lanes
  Just in time for the busy Thanksgiving travel season, airports nationwide now have special security lanes designated for families. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration say the idea is to reduce stress both for families and for business travelers.
• Home Prices Seen Falling Dramatically In New Data
  The latest Case-Shiller Home Prices Index shows a drop in home prices not seen in 50 years. Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Francisco experienced the largest declines. David Blitzer, chairman of the Index Committee at Standard and Poor's, discusses the numbers.
• Fed Move Could Signal Real Estate Thaw
  The depressed mortgage market got a jolt when the Federal Reserve said Tuesday it would move hundreds of billions of dollars into action to revive consumer lending activity. The Fed's move sent mortgage rates down and immediately set off a wave of refinancing.

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