Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Edwards rallies Minn. supporters at St. Paul union hall
  Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards told a crowd of Minnesota supporters last night that he'll continue to work for the poor and middle class if they go out and caucus for him next Tuesday. Edwards brought his populist message to a St. Paul union hall, hoping to convince enough Democrats in Minnesota to choose him over the other candidates in the race.7:20 a.m.
• Past airline mergers marked by problems
  What could travelers and employees expect if Northwest Airlines merges with Delta Air Lines or another airline? History suggests there may be trouble with everything from lost bags to labor unions.7:25 a.m.
• Is Santana trade a good deal for the Twins?
  In the next few days, the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are expected to finalize a deal that will send two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana from Minnesota to New York. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with LaVelle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Black Voters Put Focus on Jobs, Economy
  Economic and employment opportunities are much on the minds of black voters during this presidential campaign season. Ronald Walters, a professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland, notes "there is something of a permanent recession in the black community."
• FBI Probes 14 Firms in Subprime Debacle
  The FBI says it is investigating 14 corporations as part of a crackdown on improper subprime lending. Without naming names, the agency says the inquiry involves companies across the financial industry.
• Yahoo Set to Cut 1,000 Jobs
  A day after reporting a 23 percent drop in quarterly profits, Yahoo says it will cut about 1,000 jobs as early as next month. That's about 7 percent of the Internet portal's work,force. The aim is to cut costs and focus on the company's most important business: online advertising.
• McCain Surges on Strength of Florida Win
  Sen. John McCain of Arizona builds momentum in the Republican presidential race with a victory in Tuesday's primary in Florida. The outcome is a blow to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and appears to end former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's White House hopes.
• Giuliani, Edwards Prepare to Quit Race
  Two presidential candidates are ending their campaigns, as Republican Rudy Guiliani and Democrat John Edwards have decided to call it quits. Guiliani is expected to pull out of the race after a distant third place finish in Tuesday's primary in Florida. Edwards is quitting despite insisting just a few days ago that he was in it for the long haul.
• Giuliani Campaign Never Really Got Going
  After a weak third-place finish in Florida — a state he had counted on winning — former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to drop out of the Republican presidential race. Reports indicate he will endorse Sen. John McCain.
• Edwards to Bow Out of Democratic Race
  Stuck in third place in key early contests, Democrat John Edwards will abandon his second run at the White House. The former senator and vice-presidential candidate is expected to make the announcement Wednesday in New Orleans.
• Economic Growth Slows Sharply for Quarter
  The Commerce Department says the U.S. gross domestic product grew at just 0.6 percent in the final quarter of 2007. That is the weakest growth rate in five years for the GDP.
• Phraselator Helps L.A. Police Communicate
  The hand-held device was developed by the Pentagon for U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, Los Angeles police are using it to broadcast commands such as "hands behind your back" in dozens of languages.
• Republican Race Shifts Toward McCain
  Sen. John McCain is officially the Republican presidential front-runner after a victory in Tuesday's winner-take-all Florida primary. What does this mean for Super Tuesday and the rest of the presidential race?
• New Rate Cut Anticipated from Fed
  As the Federal Reserve wraps up a two-day meeting Wednesday, expectations are high that a fresh rate cut is coming. But analysts are divided over how dramatic a reduction is on the way in the wake of last week's big move.
• Making Veterans More Comfortable on Campus
  Cleveland State University offers special classes for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran (SERV) seeks to smooth the transition from military life to college life, which can be daunting for many.
• Signs of the Times
  On Super Bowl Sunday, TVs across America will briefly fall silent. Pepsi is doing an ad in American Sign Language, with captions. Meanwhile, in Thailand, signers ran into political trouble with a reference to the prime minister's nose.
• A Sweet Ride for India's Teeming Streets
  Speed is not the strong point of India's Ambassador automobile. Nor is style. But it still seems like the right fit for the crowded streets of New Delhi, a city of 14 million people and a growing number of foreign imports.
• Gauging Voters' Views Around the Nation
  On Feb. 5, more than 20 states host presidential primary contests. How are voters in three diverse states — Alabama, Arizona and California — feeling about their choices?

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