Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Researcher looks at impact of file sharing on music industry
  When file-sharing websites like Napster first appeared years ago, many in the music industry predicted a devastating effect on new artists breaking into the business, and a chilling effect on creativity. But, that hasn't happened, according to a researcher at the University of Minnesota.4:21 p.m.
• Blaine overdose case is uncharted territory for prosecutors
  In charging a 21-year-old Blaine man in the overdose death of a fellow partygoer, authorities are pursuing a case that involves a drug new to Minnesota through rarely used federal and state laws4:44 p.m.
• More measles cases in Minn.; officials push vaccine
  Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said the outbreak of measles in Minnesota in the past month exceeds the number from the last five years combined.4:48 p.m.
• Mpls police chief: Gun dealers, lawmakers, courts need to do more to reduce gun crime
  Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan said Tuesday that gun dealers, lawmakers, and the criminal justice system need to do more to reduce gun crimes.4:52 p.m.
• State employees rally at Minn. Capitol
  Public employees packed the State Capitol rotunda Tuesday to defend themselves from what they see as an assault on collective bargaining. The union rally followed a House committee hearing on a bill that would cut the state workforce and freeze salaries.5:20 p.m.
• Bill weakens rules on mining pollution in wild rice-inhabited waters
  High-profile mining projects proposed for northern Minnesota are prompting a fight at the Legislature over water quality rules for wild rice.5:24 p.m.
• Researcher looks at impact of file sharing on music industry
  When file-sharing websites like Napster first appeared years ago, many in the music industry predicted a devastating effect on new artists breaking into the business, and a chilling effect on creativity. But, that hasn't happened, according to a researcher at the University of Minnesota.6:24 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Curiosity Amid Carnage On The Road To Benghazi
  Coalition airstrikes have pushed forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi away from the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. But the opposition has been unable, so far, to make much progress at all. They keep getting pushed back when they try to fight forward into the town of Ajdabiya.
• Sen. Kerry Discusses U.S. Mission In Libya
  Democratic Senator John Kerry, the chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee, has been traveling throughout the Middle East. He's had meetings with leaders in Egypt and Israel — and Libya has been high on the list of topics of discussion. Melissa Block talks with Kerry about the U.S. involvement in the no-fly zone over Libya and what exactly the U.S. mission is.
• Defense Secretary Gates Defends No-Fly Policy
  The most vocal critic of the coalition-backed military mission in Libya is now being forced to defend it. Defense Secretary Robert Gates — while traveling in Russia Tuesday — fielded criticism from his Russian counterpart, who accused the coalition of adding to the civilian death toll in Libya. The Russian defense minister also called for an immediate ceasefire. Gates strongly rejected the criticism and said the mission is sticking closely to actions authorized by the United Nations.
• Judge Rejects Google Books Deal
  A federal judge has rejected a class action settlement that would have allowed Google to distribute some of the many books it has scanned. That scanning is part of Google's ambitious project — the largest in the world — to digitize millions of printed books so they can be searched. Melissa Block talks to NPR's Laura Sydell.
• Beady Eye: The Hard-Rocking Sound Of Life After Oasis
  After the acrimonious departure of guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher, the former members of Oasis have regrouped with a different name and a brash new sound.
• 'Suicide By Cop' Leads Soldier On Chase Of His Life
  Brock Savelkoul survived a rocket explosion and shootout in Iraq. He never dreamed his showdown would come with police in a pasture in North Dakota.
• Women In Spotlight As U.S. Debates Libya Policy
  The international intervention in Libya has drawn attention to several women in the Obama administration who are proponents of a principle known as the "responsibility to protect." But others question this idea that U.N. member states need to step in when civilians are at risk.
• Looking At Arab League's Position On Libya Military Action
  Over the weekend, Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said that the Western bombing campaign "differs from the goal of imposing a no-fly zone." He said, "We want the protection of civilians and not bombing other civilians." By Monday, Moussa had backed off those comments. So just what is the position of the Arab League now? Melissa Block talks with Nassif Hitti, head of the League of Arab States Mission in Paris.
• Weary Japanese Evacuees Wait For Information
  In the city of Aizuwakamatsu, evacuees gathered at a small shelter at a technical high school say what they need most is information about what to do next. The school's assistant principal has taken on the role of disaster coordinator. He says it's important that people see him staying calm.
• Supreme Court Rebuffs Big Pharma In Zicam Suit
  The high court ruled unanimously that investors can sue the maker of Zicam, a popular cold medicine. Experts on both sides agree the ruling is a clear defeat not just for the drugmaker but for corporate America.

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