Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show
  About 50 female Republicans gathered at the Mall of America Tuesday for a fashion show and fundraiser for battered women.6:24 a.m.
• Central corridor applies for federal funding
  The Central Corridor light rail project reaches a milestone this week as the Metropolitan Council is expected to formally request funding from the federal government.6:48 a.m.
• Late-night investment paying off for some bars
  Twenty bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul paid a fee for the right to stay open until 4:00 a.m. during the Republican National Convention. That choice was something of a gamble.6:54 a.m.
• Gloves come off on second day of RNC
  The Republican National Convention has moved back into political mode, after a soft start due to the hurricane in the Gulf.7:16 a.m.
• Police use tear gas as 10 arrested in clashes
  A march for poor people's rights and an impromptu appearance by the band Rage Against the Machine ended with police firing teargas, bean bag guns and concussion grenades.7:24 a.m.
• Two veterans reflect on military's policy on gays
  Don't ask, don't tell has been law for gay men and women in the military since the Clinton administration. Two gay veterans talk about how the policy has affected their lives.7:45 a.m.
• Police prepare for peaceful protests on day 3 of RNC
  Protests could again mix with politics at the Republican National Convention today. Another rally is scheduled at the State Capitol, and protestors promise more confrontations with police.7:49 a.m.
• Thousands cheer on Ron Paul in Minneapolis
  Supporters of former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul gathered across the river in downtown Minneapolis for their own convention.7:54 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  Google is challenging Microsoft with a new web browser called "Chrome."8:20 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Day 2: Lieberman, Bush, Thompson Extol McCain
  Day 2 of the Republican National Convention was about extolling John McCain as the man ready to lead America. Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee, aimed his comments at disaffected Democrats and independents. President Bush and Fred Thompson also addressed the convention.
• Australian Firm Brings Luxury Cinemas To U.S.
  An Australian company is bringing its Gold Class luxury cinemas to the U.S. The Los Angeles Times reports that the plan is to make movies even more of an escape. Tickets cost $35, but customers get smaller crowds, plush seats and tables, and waiters offering lobster spring rolls, creme brulee, chardonnay and pinot noir.
• Coca-Cola Juices Up Its Business In China
  The world's biggest soft drink maker is about to become the biggest juice seller in the world's most populous country. Coca-Cola has struck a deal to pay more than $2 billion for China's largest juice company. It'll be Coke's biggest-ever overseas deal.
• King Of Voiceovers Don LaFontaine Dies
  Voiceover artist Don LaFontaine died this week at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from complications of an ongoing illness. He was 68. LaFontaine was the voice behind thousands of movie trailers. In 2006, he parodied himself in a Geico commercial.
• Trip To Wyoming, A Personal 50th State
  NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg has visited 49 of the 50 states. For one reason or another, Wyoming was always tantalizingly out of reach. Now, as she reports in this audio postcard, she can cross the "Equality State" off her list.
• McCain's VP Pick Puzzles His Supporters In N.H.
  John McCain announced last week that he had picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Since then, Palin has been dogged by her involvement in an ethics investigation and by her 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy. Female voters in New Hampshire, where McCain won the GOP primary, question his choice of running mate.
• The Future Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac
  David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks about the beleaguered housing finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. "If they get bailed out, then mortgages are easier to get than if they go under, and that's what this is all about," he says.
• Boeing Braces For Machinists' Vote, Possible Strike
  Members of Boeing's largest union vote Wednesday on whether to go on strike. The machinists union says the commercial aircraft maker's contract offer isn't good enough.
• Has Palin's Light Dimmed Among Evangelicals?
  Evangelical voters who make up a substantial part of the GOP's conservative base rejoiced when John McCain selected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Then it was revealed that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant. Many evangelical groups said they weren't fazed by the news, but fissures have appeared in that facade.
• S.C. Senator, Female Delegates Upbeat About Palin
  The selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is thought to have bolstered John McCain's conservative credibility, particularly among women. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and a group of his state's female delegates at the Republican National Convention say McCain's running mate will help the party.
• Palin's Gender, Family, Politics Spark Debate
  The selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate electrified the social conservative base of the Republican Party. On Wednesday, Palin addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Palin's gender, family and politics have people debating her place on the ticket.
• U.S., NATO Deny Role In Attack On Pakistan Border
  Reports out of Pakistan say U.S.-led forces attacked a remote village near the Afghanistan border. The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan says it has no report of such an incursion, and NATO troops deny any involvement. Also, Pakistan's prime minister is reportedly safe after shots were fired at his motorcade.
• Bordelons Have A Scare After Evacuating To Safety
  Don and Colleen Bordelon of St. Bernard Parish have been frequent guests on "Morning Edition" since shortly after Hurricane Katrina flooded their home and they returned to rebuild. Over the weekend, they heeded evacuation orders and went to Baton Rouge to be with their daughter.
• Georgia Rift Reveals Russians' Anti-U.S. Sentiment
  Russia is facing international isolation over the conflict in Georgia, but many Russians appear unconcerned, expressing views that are increasingly hostile to the United States. And the Kremlin says it's ready for a new Cold War.
• Analysis: How Well Was Palin Vetted?
  John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday in St. Paul, Minnesota. Some Republicans question how thoroughly the McCain campaign examined Palin's background, while others are excited about the ticket.

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