Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• How Hillary Clinton won my vote
  Hillary Clinton won a vote in an unlikely way from Pam Jones this year. It was when Jones was making get-out-the-vote calls on behalf of Barack Obama.7:20 a.m.
• A new threat to duck populations
  Snails and several parasites are killing thousands of ducks each year on the Mississippi River.7:25 a.m.
• Turning sugar beets into electricity
  American Crystal Sugar wants to use left over sugar beet pulp to create energy. The project could save the company millions of dollars.7:50 a.m.
• World Asthma Day
  Today is World Asthma Day. Asthma affects nearly 23 million people Americans, and more than 6 million of those are children. In Minnesota, one in 15 children has asthma. It is a major cause of school absenteeism and child hospitalization.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• U.S. Worry Grows over Pakistan's Tribal Peace Deal
  The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about Pakistan's decision to negotiate a peace deal with militants in its tribal areas. The Bush administration cites Pakistan's previous agreements with militants that did not work and allowed al-Qaida and the Taliban to regroup.
• Adopted Teens Face Higher Risk for ADHD
  A new study finds that, while most adopted youths are psychologically healthy, they face twice the risk for some emotional and behavioral disorders than their non-adopted counterparts do.
• Scenery Slows Traffic on China's New Sea Bridge
  When China opened the world's longest sea bridge, it was supposed to reduce travel time to Shanghai. But people slowed down on the 22-mile span. Sightseers caused traffic jams and accidents. One driver says he just wanted "to enjoy the sea breeze. Is that wrong?"
• Kid Retires His Favre Jersey After 1,581 Days
  Green Bay Packers jersey No. 4 is retiring, done in by a growth spurt. More than four years ago, a kid named David Witthoft got the jersey with Bret Favre's number. He wore it every day. He has finally given it up after 1,581 days.
• Savannah School's Version of 'Project Runway'
  Fans of the TV show Project Runway know of the intense competition as aspiring designers try to compete for a shot at making it in the fashion world. But seniors at the Savannah College of Art and Design have more than a reality television show title at stake — their collections have to be finished before they graduate.
• Regional Cuisine Bolsters KFC's Sales in China
  Regional menu items — like fish, egg tarts and preserved egg porridge — are making KFC a huge hit in China as executives at the fast-food chicken giant look overseas for better revenues. Sales in China grew 12 percent in this first part of the year, compared with 3 percent in the U.S.
• Bernanke Urges Government, Lenders to Do More
  The Federal Reserve chairman has urged mortgage lenders and the government to do more to prevent foreclosures. Ben Bernanke's comments Monday night come as home foreclosures continue to spread. His views differ from that of the Bush administration, which wants only the industry to deal with the problem.
• Somalia's Cash Problem, Food Crisis a Deadly Mix
  In Somalia, troops fired into tens of thousands of rioters Monday, killing two people in the latest eruption of violence over soaring food prices around the world.
• Myanmar Appeals for Global Aid as Death Toll Rises
  In a rare move, Myanmar authorities have appealed for help from international aid agencies as food and water run short after a deadly cyclone. A World Vision official for the Asia-Pacific region says there are reportedly piles of bodies in the hardest-hit areas.
• Terrorism Analyst: Web Q&A Risky for Al-Qaida
  A senior leader of al-Qaida is trying to connect with the people. Ayman al-Zawahiri invited followers to ask him questions online several months ago, and he recently posted his responses. An analyst at West Point's Combating Terrorism Center talks about what can be learned from the exchange.
• Woman: Countrywide Proposed Fibbing to Get Loan
  Countrywide, the nation's largest home lender, used to specialize in the kind of risky loans that have gone sour in huge numbers recently. Countrywide and other lenders say they have cleaned up their act. But one homeowner says she was recently given the hard sell by a Countrywide loan officer who appeared to be breaking rules.
• Casino's Bankruptcy Signals Gambling Boom's Bust
  Casino operator Tropicana Entertainment has filed for bankruptcy protection. And there are signs the economic downturn is spreading to the gambling industry.
• Myanmar Cyclone's Devastation Rivals Tsunami
  The death toll in Myanmar continues to climb after a cyclone struck Saturday. Authorities say at least 22,000 people have been killed, and hundreds of thousands are homeless.
• Why Bad News Boosts Market and Good News Hurts
  Expectations have the power to move the stock markets. Host Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journal, about the psychology of expectations on Wall Street.
• Ayn Rand Studies on Campus, Courtesy of BB&T
  Since 2005, banking giant BB&T has given several million dollars to different colleges and universities in an effort to promote the study of Ayn Rand's books and economic philosophy. But should a corporation have a role in establishing curricula?

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