Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• McCollum on the federal budget
  U.S. Rep. McCollum, DFL-Minn. talks about red ink in the government's ledgers and the president's call to end the practice of earmarks.6:40 a.m.
• From the majority to the minority
  Cathy Wurzer talked with Jim Ramstad in his Washington office about the changes he's seen so far this session with a DFL-controlled Congress.6:46 a.m.
• Walz weighs in on the Iraq war
  With mounting opposition in Congress to the President's new strategy for Iraq, freshman Congressman Tim Walz talks with Cathy Wurzer in Washington D.C. about his stance on the war and his new office at the Capitol.6:53 a.m.
• South Dakota Senator testifies in his own defense
  A South Dakota state senator defended himself against allegations he groped a teenage page nearly a year ago. Sen. Dan Sutton is the subject of a special state Senate inquiry into the allegations.7:20 a.m.
• The people's business
  How are members of Minnesota's congressional delegation serving their constituents? MPR's Morning Edition went to Washington to find out.7:40 a.m.
• Dollars for art
  Minnesota Public Radio Arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic Dominic Papatola joined Perry Finelli to discuss fudning and the arts.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Kerry Won't Join 2008 White House Race
  Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, says he has decided not to run for president in 2008.
• Shanghai Stock Market Enjoys Record Growth
  New figures released Thursday show China's economy grew 10.7 percent in 2006, the fastest rate in more than a decade. And its stock market is witnessing a record-breaking bull run. Murmurs of a bubble are growing, with foreign brokerages warning investors to stay away. But local investors are still pouring money in.
• Does 'Dreamgirls' Offer Lowdown on Motown?
  The movie, nominated for eight Oscars, is a thinly veiled account of Berry Gordy's empire and his banner group, the Supremes. But many Motown stars say the film doesn't reflect the real story.
• Jimmy Carter Defends 'Peace Not Apartheid'
  Former President Jimmy Carter defends the content of his new book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid. The best-seller has generated passionate criticism that it is slanted toward Palestinians and full of inaccuracies.
• Contents of a Hollywood Vault Up for Auction
  The 20th Century Fox studio offers a treasure-trove of documents from Hollywood's golden era up for auction — from Bogart's first contract to a memo on Marilyn Monroe's name change.
• Senate Bill Ignores 'Astroturf' Lobbying
  The Senate's new ethics bill leaves so-called "astroturf" lobbying alone. The term describes efforts to mobilize "grassroots" work by advocacy groups who aren't required to disclose their spending.
• Magnetic Pulse Seen as Boon for Brain Research
  Unlike scanning technology, which only allows visual observation of the brain, transcranial magnetic stimulation devices allow scientists to create and study precise disruptions of brain activity.
• Ford Reports Major Losses
  Ford Motor Co. reports a loss of $5.8 billion for the latest quarter, as sales of trucks continued to decline. The company says money spent on employee buyouts also contributed to the losses. The damage for all of 2006 was a record loss of $12.7 billion.
• Senate Panel Rejects President's Iraq Plan
  The Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes to oppose President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in Iraq. The resolution is nonbinding, but the 12-9 vote, mostly along party lines, adds fuel to the gut-wrenching debate on the war.
• Fort Drum Troops Face More Time in Afghanistan
  Soldiers based at Fort Drum, N.Y., were supposed to returng this weekend from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. But the Pentagon has extended their stay for several months to meet a new challenge from the Taliban.
• Can We Afford State of the Union Proposals?
  The State of the Union and the Democratic response were full of big ideas. Does the country have the money to pay for them? The Congressional Budget Office took a look at the federal budget.
• NYSE Completes Conversion to Paperless Exchange
  The 214-year old New York Stock Exchange has finally transitioned to the digital age. Starting Thursday, all trades at the exchange — the world's largest, by dollar value — can be conducted electronically, though traders will still be able to shout out their bids.
• Depression Devices Await Results of FDA Review
  Two medical devices aimed at treating depression are up for review this week by the Food and Drug Administration: Transcranial magnetic stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation.
• Magnetic Pulse Treatment Targets Depression
  A woman named Georgia is one of hundreds who have agreed to test an experimental new treatment for depression. Transcranial magnetic stimulation sends a magnetic pulse to stimulate the brain.
• Alleged Attack on Palestinians Jars N.C. College
  Police in Greensboro, N.C., have arrested three Guilford College football players who are accused of taunting and beating three Palestinian students. Accounts of the incident differ.

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