Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• St. Paul insists on Union Depot in LRT plan
  St. Paul officials have unveiled a grand vision for light rail in their city. They say transforming the former Union Depot train station on the river is a critical element. But, the cost of extending the rail line to the depot is high and could make the entire pricetag of too rich for the federal government.7:20 a.m.
• Minnesota's U.S. Attorney Paulose is the epitome of low profile public official
  Minnesota U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose keeps a very low profile, which is unusual for U.S. attorneys.7:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Halberstam Dissected America, Good and Bad
  David Halberstam, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, died in a car crash Monday in California. He rose to prominence during the Vietnam War and went on to dissect many of the institutions of America in the second half of the 20th century.
• Hill Panel Set to Investigate Tillman Case
  A congressional committee Tuesday will ask whether the Army tried to cover up details of the combat death of former NFL star Pat Tillman. He was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, but the Army was slow to acknowledge details.
• Bush Repeats Threat to Veto Iraq Spending Bill
  Speaking at the White House, President Bush repeats his threat to veto an Iraq war spending bill that includes a timetable for the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq. Congressional Democrats agreed Monday to a bill that would require troops to begin leaving Iraq on Oct. 1.
• Mexico City Set to Legalize Abortions of Choice
  The Mexico City Assembly is poised to pass a measure that would legalize abortion during the first trimester. Current law only allows abortions in cases of rape or for medical concerns.
• Wolfowitz: Will He Stay or Will He Go?
  President Bush says he supports embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz. But will Wolfowitz weather criticism of the way he has handled his girlfriend's employment at the bank? And if he does leave, who might replace him?
• Emotions Raw as Virginia Tech Students Return
  As Virginia Tech students returned to class Monday, professors gave them the opportunity to discuss their feelings about last week's shootings. Their thoughts give administrators a better idea of what it will take to help the school recover from the attacks.
• Drugmakers See Booming Market in Treating Pets
  Pet medication is a multibillion-dollar industry with growth potential. Recently, Pfizer announced it was launching a new drug for obese dogs. Is health care for furry friends a new business frontier?
• House, Senate Agree on Timetable for Iraq Pullout
  Senate and House negotiators will send President Bush a war-funding bill calling for a complete withdrawal from Iraq by April 2008, priming the pump for a presidential veto.
• For Many Russians, Yeltsin Was No Hero
  Seen in the West as a vital democracy advocate, Yeltsin was disliked by many ordinary Russians. They blamed him for the economic chaos that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union.
• Escape from L.A.'s Skid Row Can Prove Difficult
  In Los Angeles, Skid Row is where the homeless shelters are. For the people who wind up there, it can be a hard place to escape. One woman's story emphasizes the problem: She was taken to Skid Row from a hospital and spent the next six years living on the streets.
• Former Apple Exec Said to Cut Deal with SEC
  Fred Anderson, Apple's former CFO, reportedly has agreed to pay about $150,000 in SEC penalties while refunding millions made on a stock sale. Anderson was accused of back-dating stock options to buy Apple shares at a cheaper price. The Wall Street Journal says the settlement with the SEC requires Anderson to pay back $3.5 million in gains on the sale, while admitting no wrongdoing.
• Medicare Money Problems Trigger Warning
  Medicare is still going broke, according to an annual report to trustees. That's not new, but a mechanism created by Congress in 2003 compels the federal government to take steps to address the problem. A political firestorm is likely.
• Iraqi Prime Minister Torn Between Two Nations
  Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is under internal pressure to distance himself from the U.S.-led war effort. At the same time, the U.S. wants him to make more progress in reconciling Iraq's sectarian divisions.
• Outlook Improves for Social Security, Medicare
  The financial forecast has improved for trust funds covering Social Security and Medicare. A projected increase in tax revenues and slight reductions in benefits mean the programs will be adequately covered a little longer than expected.
• Music and History with Vusi Mahlasela
  South African singer and guitarist Vusi Mahlasela grew up in a small township during apartheid. He talks about that, his turbulent teen years, and his time as a member of the outlawed African National Congress.

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