Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Skin infection halts high school wrestling
  High school wresting was suspended across Minnesota on Tuesday because of an outbreak of a skin infection. The Minnesota State High School League says 24 individual cases of herpes gladiatorum have been confirmed.7:20 a.m.
• Minnesota lawmakers tackle global warming
  Eight committees from both the House and Senate attended a rare presentation in the House chamber Tuesday night to bring attention to global warming and their plans to reduce the threat.7:25 a.m.
• Achievement gap is "race gap," legislators are told
  At a hearing in Minneapolis, lawmakers wanted to hear about closing the achievement gap, but they also got an earful about the challenges facing urban schools.7:50 a.m.
• Tech college sees future of Minnesota work force in minority students
  Dunwoody College of Technology builds link to young, inner city students in an attempt to increase representation by students of color.7:55 a.m.
• China partners with Minnesota's private colleges
  China is creating a liberal arts college program for the first time in over 50 years, and private colleges in Minnesota are going to be a part of the process.8:27 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Los Angeles Cracks Down on Gangs, Once Again
  After years of wrangling with the issue, Los Angeles is launching new strategies for combating violent street gangs, with help from the federal government. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has a message for gang leaders: "We're coming with everything we have. And we're putting you out of business."
• 'Chaos' Reigns in Iraq, Speaker Pelosi Says
  Asked if she has one word to describe the situation in Iraq, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's response is direct: "Chaotic," she said. "What is happening in Iraq is chaos." She went on to say that after nearly four years in Iraq, "We just have to end it."
• Hollywood Confronts Film Pirates on the Web
  A record number of people are watching feature-length movies on their computers. That makes Hollywood nervous, as it faces consumers with faster Internet connections, larger hard drives and an increase in film pirating.
• Economy Shows Solid Growth at End of 2006
  The government's latest figures on the economy show that the gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, a stronger showing than many analysts had expected.
• How Honest Is the Debate over Iraq?
  An examination of reasons for pulling U.S. troops from Iraq exposes a number of problems with how the debate over the war is being conducted.
• Report Finds Big Problems with Iraq Rebuilding
  The Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction says billions spent on security have had a limited effect, while waste and fraud have cost tens of millions. Special Inspector General Stuart Bowen says 2006 was the worst year yet.
• U.S. Ties Iran to Deaths of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq
  The U.S. government charges that Iran has been involved in the deaths of American soldiers. Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns says Iran is making "sophisticated technology" available to insurgents who are targeting U.S. troops.
• The Super Bowl, Testing Survival Instincts
  Forget all the hype about the announcers, the commercials and the half-time show. There's another reason people tune in to the Super Bowl: they want to see who survives. It's the great American reality show.
• Peyton's Plays Drive Dramatic Colts Offense
  Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning offers a sort of street theater at the line of scrimmage, testing the limits of the play clock and gesturing wildly. What in the world is he up to?
• Web Site Targets Older Job Hunters
  Finding a job can be a challenge for older workers. The Web site Jobs 4.0 specializes in placing seasoned workers in permanent positions.
• Chavez Tightens Grip on Venezuela
  As Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez pursues his own brand of "21st-century socialism," he enthralls followers and rattles opponents. Some of his critics are making plans to leave the country.
• Minimum-Wage Battle Shifts Back to House
  A Senate vote to end debate on a bill to raise the minimum wage does not mean President Bush will see legislation on his desk any time soon. A Republican move to add an amendment for $8.3 billion in business tax cuts will force more discussion in the House.
• Philip Morris Parent Altria May Spin Off Kraft
  The parent company of cigarette giant Philip Morris — Altria — is expected to announce plans to spin off Kraft Foods. The move would allow Kraft and its stock price to escape the cloud of potential tobacco litigation. Altria would be able to focus on a strategy to sell tobacco.
• Reporter Miller Returns to Stand at Libby Trial
  Former New York Times reporter Judith Miller returns to the witness stand at the perjury trial of former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby. She has disputed Libby's account of when he first discussed the identity of a CIA operative.
• French Begin to Put Smoking Ban in Place
  A smoking ban begins Thursday in French schools, hospitals and youth centers. It will take effect in restaurants, workplaces and other public areas in 11 months. A large majority of the French say they approve the ban, which will bring France in line with a trend among European countries.

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