Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Boston Scientific cutting up to 600 jobs, most in Arden Hills
  Boston Scientific will cut 500 to 600 jobs, mostly in research and development. The medical device maker says most of the cuts will come in Arden Hills.7:20 a.m.
• Taxpayers won't have to pay the tab for GOP convention
  St. Paul City officials say taxpayers won't have to pay a dime in extra costs when the Republican National Convention comes to town in 2008.7:25 a.m.
• South Dakota lawmakers will take on a wide range of issues
  South Dakota lawmakers will take on a wide range of issues in their upcoming session. Those will include early childhood education, health care and capitol punishment, as well as allegations of misconduct against a state senator.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• A Principal's View of 'No Child Left Behind'
  What sort of impact has the No Child Left Behind Act had on one high school in Baltimore? Tajah Gross, principal of Northwestern High, talks with Steve Inskeep.
• 'No Child Left Behind' Law Up for Renewal
  The Bush administration is using the law's fifth anniversary to urge reauthorization without changes. But the process won't be as simple as the adminstration once hoped.
• Between Two Worlds: 'My Name Is Iran'
  A memoir tells of a journey between two countries and cultures. My Name Is Iran follows three generations of Iranian-American women and the personal, political and religious decisions that each must make.
• Buy Your Own Country: Sealand
  A concrete island off the coast of England — built during World War II as an anti-aircraft base — is up for sale. The principality of Sealand is the smallest independent nation in the world.
• Reports: U.S. Planes Hit Targets in Somalia
  There are reports of at least two U.S. military strikes in Somalia, said to have targeted al-Qaida figures wanted for the bombing of two U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998. The Pentagon refuses to confirm or deny the operation.
• Timing of Iraq Intelligence Estimate Questioned
  Intelligence analysts are putting finishing touches on a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq. It's the first in more than two years, and it will arrive after President Bush unveils his new Iraq strategy.
• California Eyes Health Insurance for All
  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils plans to require all Californians to have health insurance and to extend coverage to more than 6 million state residents who have no insurance.
• What's Behind the U.S. Strike in Somalia?
  Steve Inskeep talks to Ken Menkhaus, professor of Political Science at Davidson College in North Carolina. He analyzes the U.S. military strike in Somalia.
• U.S., Russia at Odds over U.N. Sanctions on Iran
  The U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran was not as tough as the Bush administration wanted, so administration officials are asking countries and private banks to stop lending to Iran. Russian officials say that approach contradicts U.N. efforts to encourage Iran to return to talks on its nuclear ambitions.
• Rep. Patrick Murphy, Iraq Vet and 'Blue Dog'
  Freshman Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) narrowly won election in a district that had voted Republican since 1992. He describes himself as a "Blue Dog" Democrat: a fiscal conservative who is very strong on defense.
• Florida Pounds Ohio State for College Grid Title
  The Florida Gators are college football's national champions after throttling favored Ohio State 41-14 in Glendale, Ariz. Team speed may have been a factor in the outcome.
• Electric, Diesel on Display at Detroit Auto Show
  Electric and diesel cars are getting attention as auto manufacturers promote their newest vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The show opens Saturday.
• Job Cuts Hit Mobile-Phone Industry
  Sprint-Nextel, the nation's third-largest mobile-phone company, says it will cut about 5,000 jobs. Sprint bought Nextel about a year and a half ago, and is still consolidating operations.
• Chavez Eyes Nationalized Electrical, Telcom Firms
  Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez plans to nationalize his country's electrical and telecommunications companies. It's his boldest move since winning re-election last month on a promise to move Venezuela toward a more radical form of leftism.
• Taser Offers Stunning New Style Options
  Taser is introducing a more stylish stun gun. The company's consumer model fits in a handbag like a mobile phone and comes in pink, blue, silver or black. The guy menacing you on the street will notice how the stun gun coordinates with your outfit — just before you smack him with 50,000 volts.

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