Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Is the time ripe for universal coverage? Some health care leaders say yes
  Some health care leaders believe the time is ripe for universal health care coverage in Minnesota.7:21 a.m.
• Monday Markets with Chris Farrell
  Cathy Wurzer speaks with Minnesota Public Radio News' Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell about the sacrifice ratio, China's economy, and oil prices.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Israeli Raid Prompts Concerns About Cease-Fire
  An Israeli raid in the Bekaa Valley this weekend threatened to unravel the week-old cease-fire between Hezbollah and Lebanon. Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Jamie Tarabay in Tyre, Lebanon, about the Israeli's raid and United Nations' efforts to forge an international peacekeeping force.
• Suspects Charged in U.K. Bombing Plot
  British police charge 11 of 13 suspects in the alleged Aug. 10 plot to bomb trans-Atlantic flights. Charges include failing to aid an investigation of suspected terrorism and attempting to smuggle explosives aboard an aircraft.
• Bush Urges Patience on Iraq, Speed in Lebanon
  President Bush holds a White House press conference Monday, describing calls for a pullout of Iraq "absolutely wrong." He also urged the rapid deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to help maintain the cease-fire in Southern Lebanon.
• Alternative Endings Benefit Directors, Studios
  Directors and studios have always fought over how a movie should end. DVDs are increasingly becoming a vehicle to make everyone happy. The filmmaker gets to show the ending that was cut, and the studio gets to make an extra buck from consumers eager to see it. Beth Accomando of member station KPBS reports.
• New Tool Could Help Determine Cancer Treatment
  One hallmark of aggressive cancer tumors is that they have an unusual number of chromosomes. If doctors knew which tumors had unexpected numbers of chromosomes, they'd know which tumors to treat aggressively. Now researchers have found an easy way to estimate the number of chromosomes.
• Photographer of Iwo Jima Flag Raising Dies at 94
  Joe Rosenthal, who took the iconic photo of six U.S. servicemen raising the flag over Iwo Jima in World War II, has died in California. He was 94. Rosenthal got his picture at the end of a bloody five-week battle that left 6,800 American troops dead.
• 'Snakes,' NASCAR Spoof Win Weekend
  Snakes on a Plane slithered into the top spot at the box office over the weekend, trailed by the Will Farrell NASCAR spoof Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. And in third place was Oliver Stone's Sept. 11 drama World Trade Center.
• Democrat Fights to Hold on to Washington Senate Seat
  Renee Montagne talks with David Postman, chief political reporter for The Seattle Times. They discuss the U.S. Senate race in Washington state between Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Mike McGavick, who is expected to be the Republican challenger after next month's primary.
• Afghan Fighting Deadliest Since Taliban Ouster
  Fierce battles have been raging in Afghanistan recently, making it the country's deadliest summer since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Hundreds of Afghans and scores of soldiers from U.S.-led forces have died.
• German Arrest in Bomb Plot Prompts High Alert
  German authorities hold a 21-year-old student from Lebanon, charged in connection with two bombs found hidden in suitcases on German trains last month. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of a terrorist attack. They are searching for a second suspect.
• Attack on Shiite Ceremony Kills 20 Iraqis
  A Shiite religious ceremony in southern Baghdad is again marred by violence when gunmen open fire on pilgrims, killing 20. The annual event, which drew hundreds of thousands, was disrupted last year when rumors of suicide bombers in the crowds sparked a stampede that killed more than 1,000.
• Saddam Refuses to Address Atrocities Charges
  Saddam Hussein refuses to give his name or enter a plea on charges of crimes against humanity, as his second trial begins Monday. Along with six others, Saddam is accused of using chemical weapons in a scorched-earth operation that killed thousands of Kurdish rebels.
• In Alaska, a Fight Brews over Cruise Tax
  Cruise ships bring about 1 million tourists to sightsee and shop in Alaska each year. Now Alaskans will vote on a ballot initiative that would impose a $50 cruise ship passenger tax. Supporters say it would force the big ships to play fair and pay their share. Opponents say it would scare away tourists, hurt Alaska businesses and cost jobs. From Coast Alaska Public Radio in Juneau, Ed Schoenfeld reports.
• Ohio Senate Contest Shows Incumbent Seats Aren't Safe
  Many incumbents are facing tougher reelection challenges than they anticipated. Mark Naymik, political writer for the Cleveland's Plain Dealer discusses a key U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mike DeWine and Democratic House member Sherrod Brown.
• Wood Edges Closer to Nicklaus with 12th Major Win
  Tiger Woods wins the PGA championship in Medina, Ill. Woods finished with a five-shot victory for his 12th major career win. Only Jack Nicklaus has more with 18. Woods had four birdies on the first eight holes, and cruised to victory on the back nine.

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