Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Will GOP convention displace St. Paul's homeless?
  Security concerns for the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul have a group of downtown residents who live at a homeless shelter wondering how they'll be affected.7:20 a.m.
• Bringing jobs from India to the prairie
  A native of India has moved his business to North Dakota, and says he can bring high-tech jobs from India to Fargo.7:45 a.m.
• James Longley captures "Iraq in Fragments"
  Documentary-maker James Longley believes in legwork. That's why he spent two years in Iraq. His new film "Iraq in Fragments" examines the lives of ordinary Iraqis caught up in the turmoil of war. The film was just nominated for an Oscar. It opens in Minneapolis this weekend.7:50 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Hamas Adds Conditions to Palestinian Deal
  There's a dispute over a power-sharing agreement between the Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas. Hamas has added new conditions to an accord that was hammered out during Saudi-sponsored talks in Mecca.
• Chris Cooper, Filling the Key Role in 'Breach'
  Oscar-winner Chris Cooper has found one of his most intense roles yet as Robert Hanssen, who sold secrets to the Soviets while working at the FBI. Cooper talks about Breach and the techniques he used to portray Hanssen.
• Iraq Debaters Break Up into Blocs
  Groups of lawmakers band together in a bid to make their voices more clearly heard in the debate on a nonbinding resolution that criticizes plans to boost troop strength in Iraq by 20,000.
• LaHood, GOP Hone Strategy on Iraq Vote
  Some Republicans who support the proposed House resolution opposing the Iraq troop buildup find themselves on delicate political ground. Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL) talks about the GOP strategy and splits within the caucus.
• State Farm Won't Seek New Mississippi Policies
  Insurance company State Farm faced a wave of litigation after Hurricane Katrina. Now Mississippi's largest insurer will no longer write new homeowners or commercial policies in the state.
• Weather Wreaks Havoc on Northeast, Midwest
  A major winter storm cancels flights and strands motorists across parts of the Midwest and Northeast. More than a dozen deaths are blamed on the storm.
• 'Phishing' Scammers Try New Tactics
  Scam artists who have traditionally used e-mails to "phish" for bank account numbers, passwords and other sensitive information are getting more sophisticated as they mount online assaults.
• U.S. Troops on Baghdad Job Doubt Iraqi Allies
  A five-fold increase in U.S. troops has targeted an area of Baghdad where sectarian violence was rife and a predominantly Shiite police force was closely linked with Shiite militias. U.S. troops say the role of Iraqi police remains a problem.
• AFLAC Shareholders to Advise on CEO Pay
  The insurance giant AFLAC will give its shareholders some influence over CEO salaries, in the form of a nonbinding vote on how much executives will be paid. U.S. pension funds and other shareholder groups who have called for "say on pay" policies are branding AFLAC's move as an important step forward.
• Activists Seek Halt to Worker Deportation
  As Congress prepares to again debate an immigration overhaul, a coalition of advocates have called on the administration to ease a crackdown that has seen a rise in the number of illegal immigrants arrested, detained and deported.
• The Bare Facts on Cleveland's Weather
  When the snow falls, there a couple of types of people you'll find outside. One is the weather guy, another is the snow shoveler and a third is the naked guy. The naked guy? When Cleveland's 19 Action News took to the streets during the Midwestern blizzard, a hefty, naked man ran around a live interview until the reporter on the scene was forced to hand it back to the studio.
• Bush Meets Media, Holds Silence on Key Subjects
  President Bush held a news conference Wednesday for the first time in almost two months. He discussed a variety of issues, but refused to comment on some key topics — including the ongoing trial of former vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby.
• Car Dealer's Offer No Snow Job
  Like much of the Northeast, Binghamton, N.Y., is covered in snow, but nearly two dozen people are celebrating. They'll get $5,000 each from a car dealer's Valentine's Day promotion. He promised the cash to new car buyers if at least six inches of snow fell.
• Not Dressed for Success
  New Zealand's highest court has suspended an activist attorney, ending a colorful campaign against the old boys' network. Rob Moody, who is 68, appeared in court wearing dresses and carrying a purse to protest what he called the country's overly masculine judiciary. His suspension had nothing to do with his dress, but Moody is quitting the law and ending his crusade.
• GOP Hopefuls Face Delicate Choice on Iraq
  Republican presidential contenders face a political choice on Iraq. Supporting President Bush might energize the party's conservative base, while opposition to the administration's war policy could resonate with voters in the general election.

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