Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minneapolis superintendent Green is "interim" no more
  Bill Green has been appointed the permanent superintendent of the Minneapolis school district, after serving in that capacity on an interim basis for more than a year.7:20 a.m.
• Two more people die from flu
  Two more flu-related deaths have been reported in Minnesota -- one a Minneapolis firefighter, and the other a child in Duluth.7:45 a.m.
• Joseph Kalar's poems re-emerge from the Depression
  It's safe to say not many of us have ever heard of writer Joseph Kalar. A native of Minnesota's Iron Range, he wrote passionately about the lives of working people. A book of his poetry has just appeared -- more than 30 years after his death.7:48 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Beirut Braces for Competing Protests
  Supporters of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri take to the streets of Beirut on the anniversary of his 2005 assassination. They may encounter opponents who have paralyzed the center of the capital for weeks.
• Anglicans Discuss Episcopal Divide in U.S.
  As global leaders of the Anglican Church meet in Tanzania, a key topic of discussion will be the growing divide within the United States. Hundreds of conservative churches have voted to split from the mainstream Episcopal Church.
• Bush Challenges Congress to Fund Iraqi Mission
  In his first news conference of the year, President Bush again makes his case for increased U.S. troop levels in Iraq. The president put the emphasis in the Iraq debate on an upcoming vote by Congress for funding of U.S. operations in the country.
• 'Project X' Marks Chrysler Restructuring Bid
  Chrysler unveils its latest restructuring plan Wednesday. "Project X" is expected to include plant closings and about 10,000 layoffs — all aimed at making Chrysler a smaller and more efficient company.
• Barbaro's Baby Brothers: What's in a Name?
  Choosing baby names is hard, especially when the babies are brothers of a legendary racehorse. Barbaro's newest brother will be born this spring. What would you name the new foal?
• Supporters Deny Reports That Sadr Is in Iran
  Reports from Baghdad say radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has left Iraq for Iran. Several of Sadr's aides emphatically reject the reports, though none say exactly where their leader is.
• Murtha Vows to Fight Bush Iraq Strategy
  Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), chairman of a key House subcommittee, opposes plans to increase troop strength in Iraq and intends to work toward closing the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
• Libby's Memory Famously Faulty, Colleague Says
  As the defense built its case at the trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby on Tuesday, a former Libby aide testified that his ex-boss has a terrible memory. John Hannah now works for Vice President Dick Cheney.
• Rhetoric Flies as House Tackles Iraq Debate
  The House debates a Democratic-led resolution opposing President Bush's plan to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq. Approval of the resolution is expected Friday. Meanwhile, every member of the House gets a say.
• Helicopter Crashes
  Renee Montagne reports on a string of helicopter crashes in Iraq due to hostile fire.
• Carbon Emissions: A View from Britain
  The Bush administration and the U.S. Senate this week are hearing different opinions on climate change. Sir Nicholas Stern, an economic adviser to the British government, offers his views.
• Carbon Emissions: A View from Duke Energy
  Jim Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy, is one of ten corporate leaders who have been talking to U.S. policymakers about creating regulation to reduce greenhouse gases.
• Mortgages May Get Tougher for First-Time Buyers
  Some banks are less eager to approve mortgages that allow borrowers to finance the full cost of their home without offering a down payment. The Wall Street Journal says the shift mainly affects people with lower credit ratings.
• Miami in Full Bloom for Valentine's Day
  Miami is the port of entry for more than 10 million flowers each day in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day. Many of the blooms are grown in Colombia and Ecuador. Others are flown in from Europe.
• Lawmakers Take a Hard Look at FDA, Drugs
  As many on Capitol Hill push for an overhaul of U.S. health care, the Food and Drug Administration may be an early target. Members of Congress are taking issue with how the FDA monitors new drugs and how much it is influenced by the drug industry.

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