Middle East Israel Rejects Two-Day Truce In Gaza December 31, 2008 • Israeli warplanes have made more airstrikes into Gaza as key world powers pressure Israel and Hamas to call a truce. Hamas, meanwhile, is keeping up its rocket barrages into southern Israel. Israeli officials have turned down a call for a two-day truce in Gaza so medical, food and relief supplies could get in. NPR's Eric Westervelt Talks With Steve Inskeep On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98861168/98861142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Coup Leaders In Guinea Work On PR Campaign December 30, 2008 • Leaders of a military coup in Guinea are working to justify their actions to the world. A group of soldiers took over the government of the small West African country last week. The new leaders appointed a civilian prime minister Tuesday. And they're telling foreign diplomats that the government they replaced was not much of a government. Coup Leaders In Guinea Work On PR Campaign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98809283/98809470" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Coup Leaders In Guinea Work On PR Campaign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98809283/98809470" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Arabs Protest Israel's Airstrikes In Gaza December 30, 2008 • Protests are being held in the Arab world as the violence around Gaza continues for a fourth day. Israel on Tuesday rejected any truce with Hamas. The Arab League will meet Wednesday in Egypt to discuss the crisis. More than 360 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli offensive started Saturday. Rockets from Gaza have killed five Israelis. NPR's Peter Kenyon Talks With Steve Inskeep On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98806953/98806939" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Do Automakers Have To Make Concessions? December 19, 2008 • President Bush says the U.S. will provide $17.4 billion dollars in short-term loans to automakers. The loans go to GM and Chrysler — not Ford, which says it can do without for now. The automakers will have to make some concessions. The president described these as short-term loans — which could be called back in a few months if the automakers fail to change. NPR's Frank Langfitt and Steve Inskeep discuss the rescue, on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98502678/98502677" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Bush: Carmakers Will Get $17.4 Billion In Loans December 19, 2008 • President Bush announced a rescue package for U.S. automakers Friday morning at the White House. The president said allowing the automakers to collapse would not be responsible.The ailing automakers will get $17.4 billion in loans. Bush said $13.4 billion will come from the $700 billion Wall Street bailout, and another $4 billion will come later. Bush: Carmakers Will Get $17.4 Billion In Loans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98499914/98499913" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Bush: Carmakers Will Get $17.4 Billion In Loans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98499914/98499913" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Automakers Wait For President Bush To Jump In December 19, 2008 • The auto industry was battered by the defeat of its bailout package in the Senate. Then word came that the White House was willing to use some of the bailout funds approved earlier for the financial industry. But since then, the Bush administration hasn't acted. Automakers Wait For President Bush To Jump In Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98494950/98494926" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Automakers Wait For President Bush To Jump In Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98494950/98494926" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Washington Transfers Power While Fighting 2 Wars December 18, 2008 • The transfer of power from President Bush to the Obama administration will come during a time of two wars and watches for terrorist threats. The high stakes seem to have convinced the Bush and Obama teams to cooperate closely and in some unprecedented ways. Washington Transfers Power While Fighting 2 Wars Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98435471/98435480" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Fed Slashes Key Interest Rate To Record Low December 17, 2008 • The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate to almost zero Tuesday. It's the latest attempt to jump-start the economy. And the Fed made clear that it won't stop there. If needed, federal policymakers indicated they will use all tools at their disposal to keep the economy from sliding deeper into recession. Fed Slashes Key Interest Rate To Record Low Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98369759/98369738" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Case Against Blagojevich Stirs Political Furor Blagojevich's Politics Went Beyond Mutual Favors December 12, 2008 • Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accused of trying to auction off the Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama for personal gain. Illinois politicians have a long history of bending the rules, but some say the governor went too far. Blagojevich's Politics Went Beyond Mutual Favors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98174963/98174948" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Blagojevich's Politics Went Beyond Mutual Favors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98174963/98174948" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Obama Calls On Blagojevich To Step Down December 11, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama made his most extensive comments yet about the scandal involving the governor of Illinois, speaking at a news conference Thursday. Federal prosecutors say Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to put a U.S. Senate seat up for sale — the seat that Obama once held. NPR's Don Gonyea And Steve Inskeep Discuss The Press Conference, On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98131296/98116421" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
NPR's Don Gonyea And Steve Inskeep Discuss The Press Conference, On 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98131296/98116421" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Case Against Blagojevich Stirs Political Furor It's Unclear How Next Ill. Senator Will Get The Job December 11, 2008 • Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been charged with seeking bribes from candidates for the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. There could be a special election to fill the vacancy. Legislative leaders plan a special session to strip Blagojevich of his power to pick the new U.S. senator. There are fears that the governor will still try to appoint someone. It's Unclear How Next Ill. Senator Will Get The Job Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98116260/98116417" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Agreement Nears On Auto Bailout December 10, 2008 • Congress and the White House are working to clear final obstacles on a $15 billion bailout of the auto industry. They're hoping for agreement by day's end followed by swift passage. NPR's Brian Naylor and Steve Inskeep discuss the bailout on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98068829/98068846" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
NPR's Brian Naylor and Steve Inskeep discuss the bailout on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98068829/98068846" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Pakistan Strengthens Response To Mumbai Attacks December 9, 2008 • Pakistani troops have raided a militant camp and arrested a suspected mastermind in the deadly attacks last month in Mumbai, India. Is India satisfied with Pakistan's military operations against militants? Pakistan Strengthens Response To Mumbai Attacks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97992268/97992255" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics No Holiday Break Yet For Lawmakers December 8, 2008 • Congress is in session this week to deal with the economic crisis in the car manufacturing industry. Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama gave his support to congressional action to provide relief for the auto industry. Obama has also been very busy on other policy and personnel issues. No Holiday Break Yet For Lawmakers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97933365/97933329" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Florida, Oklahoma To Play For Championship December 8, 2008 • The Florida Gators will take on the Oklahoma Sooners for the BCS national title Jan. 8 in Miami. The Gators and Sooners each carry 12-1 records into the title game after winning their respective conference championships over the weekend. Florida, Oklahoma To Play For Championship Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97933368/97933332" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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