A look back at the Civil War During this week 150 years ago, President Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act to free thousands of slaves in the nation's capital. We mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with two historians: Adam Goodheart and James McPherson.The Daily Circuit, April 16, 2012
Nada Bakri on husband Anthony Shadid's death in Syria Anthony Shadid, foreign correspondent and the author of 'House of Stone,' died in Syria this February. His widow, New York Times journalist Nada Bakri, will talk about the loss of her husband and their time as journalists in the Middle East.The Daily Circuit, April 16, 2012
MN Guard commander's wife greets homecoming with joy, relief Eric Kerska will officially complete his mission as commander of the Minnesota National Guard 1st brigade Combat Team's 34th Infantry Division in Kuwait on Monday. When he comes home, his wife, Tina, will welcome him into a home that has changed a lot in his absence.April 16, 2012
215 MN National Guard soldiers return A large contingent of Minnesota National Guard soldiers who served in Iraq return to the state Sunday.April 15, 2012
North Korea rocket launch fails A satellite launch North Korea had hailed as a moment of national pride ended in failure Friday when the rocket disintegrated over the Yellow SeaApril 13, 2012
Syria mostly calm after UN truce deadline A fragile cease-fire brokered by the U.N. took hold in Syria on Thursday with regime forces apparently halting widespread attacks on the opposition, but there were reports of scattered violence and the government defied demands by international envoy Kofi Annan to pull troops back to barracks.The Daily Circuit, April 12, 2012
New documentary explores Iran's nuclear ambitions From the America Abroad series: "Iran and the Bomb." UN negotiations with Iran open April 13, 2012 in Istanbul, and the situation is increasingly tense. This documentary explores the history of Iran's nuclear effort, the role of sanctions and the possibility of military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.Minnesota Public Radio News Presents, April 10, 2012
Minnesota National Guard soldiers returning with reduced paid leave Nearly 3,000 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are scheduled to return from deployments in Afghanistan and Kuwait over the next three weeks. But a rule change by the Defense Department will leave returning soldiers with significantly reduced paid leave.April 9, 2012
2 top Somalia sports officials die in bomb blast The president of Somalia's Olympic committee and the head of the national soccer federation were killed in a suicide bomb blast Wednesday that the IOC called an "act of barbarism."The Daily Circuit, April 4, 2012
Minnesota voices from the front lines of World War II From MPR's Minnesota Sounds and Voices series come two accounts from Minnesotans caring for the wounded during World War II. Dr. John Linner was a Navy doctor and served in battles at both Normandy and Okinawa. Bloomington resident Avis Schorer talks about her harrowing experience as an Army nurse during the invasion of Anzio in Italy.Minnesota Public Radio News Presents, March 30, 2012
Tibetan monk, 20, latest to self-immolate in China A 20-year-old Tibetan monk in western China has become the latest to set himself on fire in protest against the authoritarian government, Tibetan exiles said Thursday.March 28, 2012
Book pick: "Dust to Dust," by Benjamin Busch Kerri's book Pick of the Week is "Dust to Dust," a memoir by Benjamin Busch. He is an Iraq War veteran and Kerri found his memories from the Marine Corps vivid, but it was his memories of growing up on his parent's farm that really struck her.The Daily Circuit, March 26, 2012