World Christmas Eve In Afghanistan, Again December 24, 2010 • American troops have spent a decade's worth of holidays in Afghanistan, and these four Americans, a colonel and three sergeants, have been repeatedly deployed overseas. Christmas Eve In Afghanistan, Again Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132304321/132304291" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Christmas Eve In Afghanistan, Again Listen · 4:16 4:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132304321/132304291" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World UN Releases Latest On Afghan Civilian Casualties December 23, 2010 • New figures released by United Nations officials in Kabul, underscore the rising tide of civilian casualties in the war in Afghanistan. The UN blames the Taliban and other insurgent groups for the bulk of the deaths and injuries but civilian casualties caused by NATO troops remain a tricky political problem for the West. UN Releases Latest On Afghan Civilian Casualties Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132276815/132276782" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
UN Releases Latest On Afghan Civilian Casualties Listen · 4:15 4:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132276815/132276782" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Rooney Rule: Is It Working For Minority Coaches? December 22, 2010 • Several NFL teams are in the market for new head coaches. The Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos have all fired their coaches recently. The Rooney Rule was put in place to encourage diversity in the coaching ranks, and requires teams to interview a minority candidate before making a head coach or management hire. Rooney Rule: Is It Working For Minority Coaches? Listen · 3:49 3:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132250843/132250853" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Rooney Rule: Is It Working For Minority Coaches? Listen · 3:49 3:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132250843/132250853" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Politics Obama To Sign Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' December 20, 2010 • The Senate on Saturday voted to repeal the military's "don't ask don't tell" policy. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law this week, but the measure probably won't go into effect for months. Obama To Sign Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Listen · 4:34 4:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132195762/132195754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama To Sign Repeal Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Listen · 4:34 4:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132195762/132195754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis White House Tries To Sell Tax Deal To Democrats December 13, 2010 • Congress is finishing up the final days of its lame-duck session. The biggest question: Will the compromise that President Obama and Republican leaders agreed to on tax cuts and an extension of unemployment benefits pass the House and Senate? White House Tries To Sell Tax Deal To Democrats Listen · 3:53 3:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132020045/132019844" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
White House Tries To Sell Tax Deal To Democrats Listen · 3:53 3:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/132020045/132019844" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy Consensus Eludes Debt Commission; Vote Postponed December 1, 2010 • President Obama's bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform is meeting Wednesday to unveil its plan to dramatically cut the deficit. Consensus Eludes Debt Commission; Vote Postponed Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131724965/131725270" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Consensus Eludes Debt Commission; Vote Postponed Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131724965/131725270" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Health Research: Pill May Prevent HIV Infection December 1, 2010 • It's World AIDS Day, and it's been nearly 30 years since the U.S. government first linked the disease to blood. So far, about 30 million people have died of HIV. Along with the terrible numbers, there is some positive research news. A study indicates a pill has been successful in preventing HIV in a group of high-risk men. Research: Pill May Prevent HIV Infection Listen · 3:36 3:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131719071/131719088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Research: Pill May Prevent HIV Infection Listen · 3:36 3:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131719071/131719088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Security How Iran Failed To Acquire A Russian Missile December 1, 2010 • The released WikiLeaks diplomatic documents include behind-the-scenes details about a failed weapons deal between Russia and Iran. Iran had planned to buy a Russian missile that would have been a powerful defense against a military strike on its nuclear facilities. But Russia abruptly halted the deal in September. How Iran Failed To Acquire A Russian Missile Listen · 4:47 4:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131719043/131719034" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
How Iran Failed To Acquire A Russian Missile Listen · 4:47 4:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131719043/131719034" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Asia WikiLeaks: China Is Frustrated With North Korea November 30, 2010 • Leaked U.S. cables reveal Chinese leaders see declining value in North Korea as a buffer state. WikiLeaks: China Is Frustrated With North Korea Listen · 3:28 3:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131689475/131687834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
WikiLeaks: China Is Frustrated With North Korea Listen · 3:28 3:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131689475/131687834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Leaked Cables Are Embarrassing For U.S. Diplomats November 29, 2010 • U.S. officials are trying to contain the damage following sensitive diplomatic cables released by online whistleblower WikiLeaks. Hundreds of thousands of State Department documents leaked Sunday revealed a hidden world of backstage international diplomacy. Leaked Cables Are Embarrassing For U.S. Diplomats Listen · 4:22 4:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131660859/131660825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Latin America Cholera, Quake Recovery Impede Haiti's Elections November 23, 2010 • The Haitian government has released new figures showing the cholera outbreak has reached eight of the country's 10 provinces; more than 1,300 people have died. The cholera epidemic hit as the country is still recovering from January's devastating earthquake. On top of that, presidential elections are scheduled for this weekend. Cholera, Quake Recovery Impede Haiti's Elections Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131532338/131533002" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Flyers, Politicians Riled Up Over Scans, Pat-Downs November 22, 2010 • Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole says the agency will work to make airport screening "as minimally invasive as possible." The procedures have angered the public and politicians. Also discussed: Sarah Palin's new book and plans for President Obama to meet with corporate CEOs. Flyers, Politicians Riled Up Over Scans, Pat-Downs Listen · 4:22 4:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131504276/131504285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Vatican Clarifies Pope's Comments On Condoms November 22, 2010 • Pope Benedict has said that condom-use may be justified in special circumstances, such as that of male prostitutes seeking protection from HIV infection. The pope made the statements during conversations with a German journalist that have been compiled into a book -- scheduled for release Tuesday, but excerpted in the Vatican newspaper over the weekend. Vatican Clarifies Pope's Comments On Condoms Listen · 3:40 3:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131504280/131504289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Vatican Clarifies Pope's Comments On Condoms Listen · 3:40 3:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131504280/131504289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Law Gitmo Detainee Acquitted Of All But 1 Charge November 18, 2010 • A Guantanamo detainee charged with involvement in the two deadly bombings of U.S. embassies in 1998 faces 20 years to life in prison. Ahmed Ghailani was convicted of conspiracy to destroy U.S. property by a federal jury in New York. But he was acquitted of hundreds of other charges. Gitmo Detainee Acquitted Of All But 1 Charge Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131406112/131406071" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Shares Of General Motors Return To The NYSE November 18, 2010 • General Motors is returning to life as a public company. The auto manufacturer has a stock offering worth potentially $23 billion on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. The move ends the government's role as majority shareholder. Shares Of General Motors Return To The NYSE Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131406100/131406068" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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