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Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
U of M stem cell researchers disagree with Gov. Pawlenty's position on research
Gov. Pawlenty needs "some scientific and ethical education," according to one researcher.7:20 a.m.
The design economy: We are what we buy
As consumers, we tend to express who we are -- and who we want to be -- through the things we buy. Our clothes, our cars and our homes all reflect an identity we've chosen for ourselves. We have increasingly emotional relationships with objects. And now designers are playing with those emotions.7:50 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Green Zone a New Hot Zone for Iraq Envoy Pick
President Bush has chosen Ryan Crocker to be the next top U.S. diplomat in Iraq. The challenging posting is in Baghdad's Green Zone — the fortressed compound that's under constant mortar attack. But this is business as usual for the current ambassador to Pakistan. - 'Friendly Fire' Cockpit Tape Released
The Pentagon is releasing cockpit video of a "friendly fire" incident nearly four years ago in Iraq. It records an air controller advising a U.S. pilot that he had just hit British vehicles on the ground. - Health Care Cuts a Tough Sell on Hill
Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt journeys to Capitol Hill to defend a federal budget that proposes more than $100 billion worth of cuts in health programs dear to the hearts of most Democrats. - NBC's Russert to Take Stand at Libby Trial
As prosecutors wrap up their perjury case against Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief-of-staff, journalist Tim Russert is expected to support a claim that Lewis "Scooter" Libby lied to a grand jury investigating the exposure of a CIA operative's identity. - Bald Eagle May Leave Endangered List
The bald eagle could be officially remove from the federal endangered species list as early as next week. The Bush administration says that another law can protect the eagles just as well, but environmentalists have their doubts. - Firings of U.S. Attorneys Draw Senate's Attention
The Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on the firings of several U.S. attorneys. Critics say they were political victims. The Justice Department says some appointees did not reflect the president's crime-fighting priorities. - Study Looks at Longer Day for Public Schools
There are many approaches to improving education in urban districts. But maybe students just need to spend more time in school? A new study examines the trend toward extending the public-school day. - Apple's Jobs: Open Up the Online Music Market
Apple CEO Steve Jobs urges four big labels to sell songs online without using software that prevents consumers from making multiple copies. Jobs says the technology isn't working, and that selling music without restrictions would boost the market. - Fed Chief Issues Warning on Income Gap
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a widening U.S. income gap threatens economic progress. But he urges policymakers to avoid actions that could limit international trade or the flexibility of labor markets. - Wal-Mart Gender Bias Suit Moves Forward
A federal appeals court in California says a class-action lawsuit that alleges Wal-Mart discriminated against female employees can go forward. The suit claims that as many as 1.5 million workers were affected.
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