Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minnesota diva comes home to begin new career phase
  Soprano Audrey Stottler is an international opera star who is little known in her home state of Minnesota. She's recently been spending more time at home as she plans for the next phase in her career and starts to teach.6:51 a.m.
• Northwest, airlines respond to London terrorists liquid explosive plot disruption
  Airlines, including Northwest, are not allowing passengers to carry-on beverages, lotions and other liquids and they are urging passengers to put those items in checked bags instead. Travelers heading to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport this morning can expect tighter security measures and delays. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pat Hogan, director of public affairs with the Metropolitan Airports Commission.7:35 a.m.
• Airline passengers are facing security delays at MSP International
  Securtity at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport has increased this morning in response to news that terrorists had plans to blow up flights between Great Britain and the U.S. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Mark Zdechlik with an update from MSP International.8:19 a.m.
• 13th annual Minnesota Fringe Festival ends this weekend
  Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio arts commentator Dominic Papatola about the Minnesota Fringe.8:53 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Steve Inskeep Documents a Day in New Orleans
  Renee Montagne speaks with Steve Inskeep from his reporting assignment in New Orleans. He's there recording 24 hours of life and reconstruction in that great American city as it nears the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
• Dwarf Planets May Finally Get Respect
  An international panel has unanimously recommended that Pluto retain its title as a planet, and it may be joined by other undersized objects that revolve around the sun.
• Athletes Run Risk of Over-Hydrating
  In marathons, there's always the risk of dehydration. But athletes now know they can also get into trouble by drinking too much water. Experts give advice on how to balance a body's liquid needs.
• Texas Republicans Scramble to Replace Tom DeLay
  The courts won't let the Texas GOP replace former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on the ballot in the 22nd District. So, now the plan is to erase his name altogether and bet on a write-in candidate. Laurie Johnson of Houston Public radio reports.
• Wrecked, Flooded Car Data Hard to Obtain
  The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is a federal system intended to protect consumers from flooded and wrecked cars. But it's not fully operational. So Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) has introduced a bill that would require insurance companies to make public their total loss data. Jeff Brady reports.
• U.N. Diplomat: An Opportunity for Lebanon Ceasefire
  Mark Malloch Brown, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, talks with Renee Montagne about the draft resolution to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
• Ground Combat Remains Heavy in South Lebanon
  While diplomats continue to search for a way to end the conflict in Lebanon, Hezbollah guerrillas and Israeli soldiers continue to clash heavily in the border region. Meanwhile, Israel has hit Beirut with bombs again. A wider Israeli offensive in Lebanon is said to be on hold until the weekend.
• Telephone Companies Fight Cable Franchise Law
  Phone companies such as Verizon are starting to rollout full-service TV offerings that can compete with cable packages. But these companies say they won't be able to compete if they have to sign franchising agreements with every community nationwide, as the cable industry has had to do for years.
• U.S. Targets Comverse for Alleged Securities Fraud
  Three former top executives at New York software company Comverse Technology have been charged with securities fraud. U.S. officials say they had a plan to pocket millions of dollars by manipulating stock options.
• Terrorism Expert Paul Wilkinson on the U.K. Plot
  Paul Wilkinson, chairman of the Center for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St. Andrews, tells Renee Montagne that the U.K. aircraft bombing plot is a sign that security measures are forcing terrorists to look for new types of explosives to carry out attacks.
• Bush Says U.S. 'at War with Islamic Fascists'
  While visiting Green Bay, Wisc., President Bush says the alleged terror plot in Britain shows that "this nation is at war with Islamic fascists."
• Months-Long Investigation Results in U.K. Arrests
  The arrest of 21 people in Britain for allegedly plotting to down airliners came after a months-long investigation by British authorities. It may only be the beginning of arrests in the case.
• Delays Diminish at Boston's Logan Airport
  Air travelers around the country are being ordered to ditch their liquid containers, including water bottles, as they endure long lines and flight delays. Logan International Airport in Boston experienced security delays in the morning.
• The Science of Detecting Liquid Explosives
  There are a number of problems to be solved before liquid explosives can be easily and reliably detected at security check points. For now, the best detecting method is a human search by hand.
• Aircraft Remain Terrorist Targets Despite Security
  Despite putting significant resources into airport and airline security, terrorists are apparently still targeting the transportation system.

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