Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Iron Range gives Clinton warm welcome
  The traditionally DFL Iron Range welcomed Hillary Clinton last night, in a campaign rally for Democrat Presidential candidate Barack Obama.7:20 a.m.
• Expect higher health care costs this enrollment season
  The economy probably isn't to blame for the state of your health insurance package -- at least not yet.7:40 a.m.
• HourCar offers solar powered cars
  People enrolled in the Twin Cities car-sharing program can now do errands without burning an ounce of gas.7:45 a.m.
• Future Tense with Bob Collins
  Technology that is shaping the 2008 election.8:20 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Russians Turning To Art Market As Recession Looms
  As the global financial crisis pushes the world toward recession, one sector appears to have been unharmed so far: the international art market. One reason may be the appearance of new buyers from countries like Russia, which is seeing a boom in contemporary art.
• Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama
  At a weekend rally for Sen. Barack Obama in Fayetteville, N.C., one thing that stands out is all the young faces of supporters who have endured long lines for a chance to see their candidate and get re-energized for the final push.
• Minn. GOP Senator Faces Tough Re-Election Bid
  Sen. Norm Coleman is facing challenges from comedian-turned-Democratic politician Al Franken and third-party candidate Dean Barkley. Both are attacking the GOP incumbent for supporting the $700 billion bailout — calling it a hurried decision that makes citizens pay for bad government.
• Congress Begins Overhauling Regulatory System
  Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are ready to start writing new rules for the financial industry. The process is expected to take many months, and it began with a hearing Tuesday by the House Financial Services Committee.
• Comparing Plans To Help Troubled Homeowners
  As the Treasury moves ahead with plans to shore up the country's troubled banks, there are increasing calls for the government to do more to help troubled mortgage holders. Guy Cecala, who publishes an industry newsletter called Inside Mortgage Finance, says all the proposals have one goal in mind: keep the borrowers in their homes.
• No Cash Flow Problems In Obama Campaign
  As the presidential candidates enter the homestretch, Democrat Barack Obama has more campaign funds than Republican John McCain. At the end of last month, McCain had $47 million, and Obama had a staggering $134 million. Analysts say Obama has plenty of time to put that cash to use before the Nov. 4 election.
• Public Financing May Need Another Look
  Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has opted out of public financing. He has used social networking sites on the Internet, among other strategies, to raise record amounts of contributions. Obama's fundraising success could mean another failure for the public financing system. Anthony Corrado, a political scientist at Colby College, talks with Renee Montagne about the future of public financing.
• Can Sumner Redstone Keep Media Empire Afloat?
  Media mogul Sumner Redstone is having money troubles. He has had to sell stock in CBS and Viacom to raise money to help with a loan for $1.6 billion for his privately held chain of theaters. To stay afloat, Redstone may have to sell CBS or Viacom.
• Networks Police YouTube For Copyright Violations
  The presidential campaigns have fallen victim to a common copyright problem on the Internet. News networks complained that campaign commercials were using their footage, and they demanded that YouTube take them off its site. Free speech advocates say this is a high-profile case that is part of an ongoing problem.
• iPhone Boosts Apple's Profits
  Apple Inc. reports that it sold nearly 7 million iPhones in the most recent quarter. The success of its latest product helped boost overall profits 26 percent. But it's not just the iPhone that's boosting Apple's fortunes. The company also sold record numbers of Macintosh computers and iPods.

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