Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Wisconsin officials yet to agree to Pawlenty's tax reciprocity request
  One piece of Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan relies on Wisconsin agreeing to a faster payback of income tax revenue owed to Minnesota, but Wisconsin officials have not yet responded to the request.7:20 a.m.
• U of M students build solar house for international competition
  This summer, a group of University of Minnesota students are using what they've learned about architecture, design and energy to build a solar-powered house from the ground up.8:40 a.m.
• Real Norwegians don't use central air
  Even though we've had a recent run of cool weather, the air conditioning at commentator Peter Smith's house has been running almost non-stop. And he's not happy about it.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Jackson's Estate Will Keep Lawyers Busy
  A judge has granted Michael Jackson's mother temporary guardianship of his young children. He also gave Katherine Jackson control over some of her son's personal property. Jackson's parents have filed court papers saying there is no valid will.
• Europeans Want Money Lost To Madoff Back
  French investors lost an estimated $700 million in funds tied to Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme. France's top market watchdog pushed the giant Swiss bank UBS to reimburse investors for their losses. UBS acted as a "custodian bank" to those funds. In a statement, UBS said investors and their advisors knew their money was being placed with Madoff, so it's not responsible for the losses.
• High Court Decision Could Change Hiring Practices
  The Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that allowed the fire department in New Haven, Conn., to scrap results of a promotion test on which no black applicants did well enough to be promoted. The decision is being viewed as a blow to affirmative action programs of various kinds.
• $20 Billion Needed For Highway, Transit Projects
  The Highway Trust Fund is almost out of money and current law is about to expire. Lawmakers in the House want to pass a six-year, $500 billion plan to improve congested highways, crumbling bridges and under-funded mass transit. But Senate lawmakers are siding with the Obama administration in calling for a less expensive, 18-month stopgap bill.
• Air France Investigators Need Flight Data Recorders
  It's been nearly 30 days since an Air France jet, flying from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The information gathered so far suggests the airplane may have broken up in flight. Investigators remain focused on recovering the flight data and cockpit voice recorders. Matt Wald covers aviation for The New York Times, and he discusses the investigation with David Greene.
• States May Probe National Banks For Discrimination
  The Supreme Court has ruled on a case that pitted state attorneys general against national banks and their federal regulator. The court ruled that states may enforce their own fair-lending laws against national banks — if they go through the courts. Proponents say it's a big win for consumers.
• Steve Jobs Returns To Apple After Medical Leave
  Apple CEO and founder Steve Jobs is back at work after a six-month leave of absence for health reasons. Many investors worry about an Apple without Jobs, and the company's share price often rose and fell based on reports about his health.
• U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraqi Cities
  Iraqi forces are in full formal control of Baghdad and other cities. American troops have handed over security in urban areas to Iraqi troops in a defining step toward ending the U.S. combat role in the country.
• Madoff Received Maximum Sentence, 150 Years
  Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff's prison sentence of 150 years delivered a measure of relief to some of his victims. But others realize they are no better off this morning than they were the day before. And other Madoff victims worry that not enough is being done to prevent the next Madoff.
• Iran Blames U.S., Others For Post Election Protests
  A large police force continues to patrol key points in Tehran. Iran's leaders have intensified their campaign to paint protesters as the work of the United States, Britain and Israel. It is believed more than 2,000 people have been arrested.
• What's Next In The Madoff Fraud Case?
  Prosecutors in the Bernard Madoff case are turning their attention to Madoff's family — his wife and sons. Amir Efrati, who has been covering the case for The Wall Street Journal, talks with Renee Montagne about the next steps in the investigation.
• Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of White Firefighters
  The U.S. Supreme Court has wrapped up its term with a major decision on employment discrimination. The court ruled in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., who claimed that the city's decision to set aside the results of a promotion exam amounted to illegal race discrimination. The decision reversed a ruling by a federal appeals court panel that included Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
• Russian Casinos To Close In Cities
  Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before all casinos and slot machine parlors across the country must shut down by midnight. The anti-vice law was first promoted in 2006 by then President Vladimir Putin. Many wagered the government would eventually back down, but they lost that bet.
• Wimbledon's Retractable Roof Makes Debut
  Indoor tennis has arrived at Wimbledon, more than a century after the tournament began. The new retractable roof over Centre Court was closed for the first time Monday after a light sprinkle halted play during the second set of a match between No. 1-ranked Dinara Safina and 2006 Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo.
• Buzzing Bees Get New Yorkers' Attention
  A swarm of at least 8,000 honeybees in New York are getting a new home. The bees had built a giant hive in a tree, and when the queen bee went out, the entire swarm followed. The New York Post quotes one man as saying there was a "a 3 foot column of bees." The bees were supposed to be taken to a farm in Connecticut to pollinate.

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