Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• WSJ: Northwest talking deal with Delta
  The revelation from the Wall Street Journal came on the day when US Airways increased its offer in a hostile takeover bid for the Atlanta-based Delta Airlines.6:45 a.m.
• No Child Left Behind at 5: Legislators say it's not working
  The law is designed to close the achievement gap between different groups of students, and make all students proficient in reading and math by the year 2014.6:52 a.m.
• Minnesota National Guard mission in Iraq extended
  The president's escalation of the war in Iraq will come from extending the tours of some National Guard units, including one based in Minnesota.7:19 a.m.
• Soldier's brother reacts to new Iraq strategy
  James Berka's brother Joel is in the U.S. Army. Joel is on his second tour of duty in Iraq. James offers his reaction to President Bush's new strategy for Iraq and talks about what his brother has observed during his time overseas.7:23 a.m.
• Reality. Really?
  The new season of "American Idol" premieres next week on the Fox Network with two hours of highlights from its first-ever auditions in Minneapolis. The blockbuster reality-TV/talent show is entering its sixth season, but the genre is becoming crowded as programs such as "America's Got Talent" and "Dancing With the Stars" turn relative unknowns into national celebrities. And last Sunday, NBC premiered "You're the One that I Want," a new show that will publicly cull through a couple dozen would-be Sandys and Dannys to find the leading players for a new Broadway production of the musical "Grease." Arts commentator Dominic Papatola is with us morning to talk about the intersections -- if any -- between art and reality TV.8:22 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Low-Stress Life May Be Best Way to Prevent Colds
  Some people swear by a jolt of wheat grass or mega-doses of vitamin C or zinc to ward off a cold. But researchers say those dietary supplements, while popular, are unproven. The best preventative medicine so far seems to be a low-stress lifestyle.
• Smart Elevators: A Faster Way Up and Down
  Smart elevators are designed to transform the simple act of traveling between floors in a building. With fewer stops, passengers arrive at their destinations more quickly. But they can also take a little getting used to.
• Abuse Scandal Still Echoes Through Catholic Church
  Five years ago, The Boston Globe exposed widespread allegations of sex abuse by clergy in Boston and efforts by the Catholic Church to cover it up. The 2002 scandal marked a culmination of events in the works for decades.
• Bush Admits Problems in Iraq, Plans Troop Increase
  In his speech from the White House on Wednesday night, President Bush laid out what he called a new plan for the U.S. mission in Iraq. He said he's sending more than 20,000 additional U.S. troops to Iraq.
• Fort Lewis Soldiers, Community React to Iraq Plan
  In the military community of Fort Lewis, Wash., there appears to be little interest in, or support for, President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in Iraq.
• New Orleans Struggles to Cope with Murder Wave
  A recent spate of homicides in New Orleans has some locals reconsidering their decision to stay and rebuild in the Big Easy. Rafael Goyeneche, president of a local crime watch-dog group in New Orleans, talks about the high rate of murders in the city.
• A Murder Shakes Confidence in New Orleans
  Filmmaker Helen Hill was murdered in New Orleans last week. Her death has undermined hope for the city's future.
• Bush Speech Receives Little Attention in Europe
  European reaction to President Bush's speech on Iraq was muted as most nations focus on domestic concerns. In Britain, America's strongest ally in Iraq, a changing political landscape means that Tony Blair's government is also quiet on the U.S. plan to increase troop numbers in Iraq.
• Defining a New Purpose in Life
  The loss of a spouse can result in unexpected behavior. Sometimes the behavior — such as constant visits to the doctor and hospital — can be a sign of a search for direction in life.
• Cisco Sues Apple over Use of the iPhone Name
  Apple CEO Steve Jobs wasn't even off the stage from introducing his company's Internet phone, when Cisco Systems filed a lawsuit demanding that he not use the name "iPhone" for his new high-profile product.

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