Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Divers to get more help in search for missing motorists
  An FBI dive team is expected in the city on Monday to help in the aftermath of the collapse of the I-35W bridge. It could be the first of two units from the federal government to help.6:50 a.m.
• Faithful pray for return of missing bridge victims
  Across the Twin Cities, in Spanish, Greek and English, the prayers rose up Sunday. Prayers of peace for grieving families. Prayers of strength for those still searching the Mississippi River. And prayers of gratitude from those who were spared.7:20 a.m.
• I-35W bridge reconstruction could delay other projects
  That assessment is frustrating some lawmakers who say the bridge collapse should be a wake-up call for greater investment in the state's roads and bridges.7:25 a.m.
• Bridge story at a glance
  A bullet-point look at the status of the I-35W bridge collapse disaster and a list of related events scheduled today.7:50 a.m.
• Special election for House district 28B heats up
  The Minnesota House seat once held by former Majority Leader Steve Swiggum is up for grabs. The contenders are DFL candidate Linda Pfeilsticker and Republican Steve Drazkowski.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Presidential Hopefuls Spin Through Weekend
  Republican and Democratic candidates vying for the White House were in debates and forums over the weekend. Democrats were before bloggers while the GOP was in Iowa.
• Venice Exhibit Traces the Migration of Culture
  For centuries, Venice maintained strong economic and social ties with the Islamic world. The city's art and architecture bear the mark of this vibrant exchange.
• French Winemakers Welcome Warmer Summers
  In France's Bordeaux wine region, summers have been hotter, harvests have been earlier and grapes have been sweeter. Some winemakers welcome a warmer climate; they are getting more great vintages. Others are more wary, but say they can adapt.
• Radical Muslim Leader Denies Links to JFK Plot
  Yasin Abu Bakr, leader of the radical Muslim group Jamaat al Muslimeen, says he's never met the four men arrested for plotting to sabotage New York's JFK airport and denies any links to international terrorists.
• The Prius Rules Hybrids — but Is Interest Falling?
  Toyota has sold 1 million Prius hybrids worldwide. But while Prius sales in the United States are strong, sales of many other hybrids are not. One recent survey suggested that the number of people interested in buying a hybrid has actually dropped in the past year.
• Mission Field Dangerous for Church Workers
  There are 21 South Korean hostages still in custody of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The group belongs to the same church near Seoul, and was taken hostage by the Taliban July 19. The incident highlights the hazards for the thousands of missionaries who head to danger zones every year.
• Amateur Sleuth Seeks Clues to Immigrants' Fate
  Francisco Javier Torres, a clerk at the Mexican consulate in Calexico, Calif., is using detective skills and forensic techniques to track down the identities of some of the hundreds of people who die every year trying to enter the U.S. illegally.
• Civil Rights Lawyer Oliver Hill Dies at 100
  Oliver Hill, a civil rights lawyer who was at the front of desegregating public schools, has died at age 100. In 1954, he was part of a series of lawsuits against racially segregated public schools that became the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
• Taliban Hits Airwaves in Southeastern Afghanistan
  The Taliban has a new radio station called "Voice of Shariat" in southeastern Afghanistan. The radio station, which operates out of the back of pickup trucks, is gaining a following, even as the Afghan government is trying to shut it down.
• Celebrity Dog Killed by Car
  Kiki, the black Labrador retriever, could be seen on the Late Show with David Letterman for setting world records for jumping more than 25 feet off docks. But Kiki's skill was his downfall. He jumped the fence surrounding his yard and was struck by a car.
• Latina Girls Festively Come of Age
  Many of the 350,000 Latina girls turning 15 this year will celebrate with a bash called the "quinceanera." It's a rite of passage, and a growing industry in the U.S. Julia Alvarez, author of Once Upon a Quinceanera, shares aspects of the ceremonies with Renee Montagne.
• House Passes Flimsy Energy Bill Before Break
  The House passes an energy bill that Democratic leaders hail as an environmental victory. It requires most utilities to produce 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources. But the measure may not make it past the House-Senate conference committee.
• Lebanon's Opposition Wins Parliament Seat
  Lebanon suffered a blow when an opposition candidate defeated a former president in a tense parliament by-election. The vote to replace two assassinated anti-Syrian legislators turned into a showdown between the pro-U.S. government and opponents supported by Syria and Iran.
• Wisconsin Professors Plan Dual Congressional Race
  Two Wisconsin professors will launch joint campaigns for the congressional seat of Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. One is a Democrat and the other as a Republican. They share everything from yard signs to campaign headquarters. Their goal is to change the nature of political campaigns.
• Cleanup Begins at Minneapolis' Collapsed Bridge
  Divers search the muddy Mississippi River, looking for victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse. And, in a new phase of the recovery effort, construction crews are hauling in heavy equipment to start the long and tedious cleanup that is expected to take months and cost about $15 million.

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