Economy Economy Grows At 5.7 Percent January 29, 2010 • The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in six years last quarter. It posted a 5.7 percent annual rate, which hasn't been seen since the third quarter in 2003. The is the second straight quarter the economy has grown. Economy Grows At 5.7 Percent Listen · 4:32 4:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123105389/123105361" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Economy Grows At Fastest Rate Since 2003 January 29, 2010 • The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003. The Commerce Department report is the strongest evidence to date that the worst recession since the 1930s ended last year. Economy Grows At Fastest Rate Since 2003 Listen · 1:30 1:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123104731/123104730" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Tony Blair Testifies Before Iraq War Inquiry Panel January 29, 2010 • Many people in Britain believe former Prime Minister Tony Blair led them into an unjust war in Iraq. That view has been reinforced by this week's evidence at the public inquiry into the justification and conduct of the war. Blair is expected to face six hours of questioning by the panel. Tony Blair Testifies Before Iraq War Inquiry Panel Listen · 2:39 2:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123098965/123098989" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Talks Begin On Way Forward In Afghanistan January 28, 2010 • Foreign ministers of NATO countries — plus dozens of others — including Japan, China and India are in London searching for ways to help stabilize Afghanistan. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is hosting the event which is aimed at getting Afghanistan back on track. The last time a meeting of this size and scope was held was in 2001. Talks Begin On Way Forward In Afghanistan Listen · 4:29 4:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123055583/123055559" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Diplomats To Help Yemen Fight Terrorism January 27, 2010 • Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and top world officials are trying to figure out how to help a shaky government in Yemen that they suspect isn't fully committed to the battle against al-Qaida. They are gathering in London Wednesday for an international conference to hash out a plan. Diplomats To Help Yemen Fight Terrorism Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123012583/123012558" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Explosions Rock Baghdad Hotels January 25, 2010 • Coordinated attacks on three hotels compounds killed dozens of people in Baghdad Monday. The Sheraton, Babylon and Hamra hotels were targeted in the attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers. NPR's bureau is located in the Hamra hotel. Explosions Rock Baghdad Hotels Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122943056/122943037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports New Orleans, Indianapolis To Meet In Super Bowl January 25, 2010 • The New Orleans Saints will make their first appearance in a Super Bowl. They will be playing the Indianapolis Colts — a franchise that has been to three previous Super Bowls. To get to next month's big game in Miami, the Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime Sunday 31-28. The Colts won over the New York Jets 30-17. New Orleans, Indianapolis To Meet In Super Bowl Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122937614/122937603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Haiti Quake: Ruin And Recovery Tens Of Thousands Of Children Orphaned In Haiti January 20, 2010 • Even before last week's deadly earthquake, Haiti was overrun by orphans. Now tens of thousands of children have been orphaned in the disaster. Tens Of Thousands Of Children Orphaned In Haiti Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122765790/122765789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama's TSA Pick Withdraws From Consideration January 20, 2010 • President Obama's nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration has withdrawn from consideration. In a statement, Erroll Southers said he is pulling out because his nomination had become "a lightning rod" for those with a political agenda. The White House says Obama accepts Southers' decision with great sadness. Obama's TSA Pick Withdraws From Consideration Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122762569/122755257" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Latin America Military Gets More Boots On The Ground In Haiti January 20, 2010 • There is some criticism that the U.S. military is moving too slowly to relieve the suffering in Haiti after last week's earthquake. It took days to get Marines and a brigade of the Army's 82nd Airborne to start relief efforts. Meanwhile, there are worries that the U.S. military could become an occupying force. Military Gets More Boots On The Ground In Haiti Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122755206/122755171" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Latin America Aid To Haiti Moves Though Dominican Border Town January 19, 2010 • Some of the aid to Haiti is moving over land from the neighboring Dominican Republic. At the main border crossing, there is a staging and planning area. Supplies are stacked up and ready to be transported to Haiti. However, a bottleneck is blocking supplies from getting to the earthquake victims. Aid To Haiti Moves Though Dominican Border Town Listen · 2:17 2:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122716551/122716535" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security Pentagon Says Warning Signs Were Missed January 15, 2010 • The Pentagon on Friday offered its view of what the military missed before a massacre at Fort Hood, Texas. People who worked with him say Major Nidal Hassan left many warning signs before allegedly opening fire last year. Defense Secretary Gates says the internal Pentagon policy review "raises serious questions" about the military's ability to cope with security threats within its ranks. Pentagon Says Warning Signs Were Missed Listen · 4:04 4:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122606823/122599460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security Pentagon To Issue Fort Hood Review January 15, 2010 • Military officials release an internal review of the Fort Hood shooting Friday. The report will examine why the military failed to recognize that Major Nidal Hasan might be a threat to fellow soldiers. Pentagon To Issue Fort Hood Review Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122599431/122599454" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Latin America Grim Search Continues, Death Toll Still Unknown January 14, 2010 • Haiti's president fears the death toll from Tuesday's major earthquake will be in the tens of thousands. No one knows the number of dead or wounded. In any case, a mere number can't convey the devastation that stretches for miles. Grim Search Continues, Death Toll Still Unknown Listen · 4:35 4:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122561256/122561255" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Latin America Foreign Rescue Teams Waste No Time In Haiti January 14, 2010 • A massive rescue effort is underway in Haiti following Tuesday's earthquake. Thousands of people are injured and are waiting to be attended to. An emergency medical team from the University of Miami go to work the minute they landed in Port-au-Prince. Foreign Rescue Teams Waste No Time In Haiti Listen · 5:21 5:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/122556010/122555994" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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