Economy Hours Left To 'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline December 31, 2012 • Congressional negotiators have one more day to work out a compromise to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, or else taxes will go up across the board in the New Year. Both the House and the Senate convened Sunday, but a bipartisan push by Senate leaders fell short. Hours Left To 'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/168334708/168334766" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hours Left To 'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/168334708/168334766" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden Brain Why Charities Need To Consider Donors' Politics December 31, 2012 • As American make contributions to various charities at the end of the year, there is increasing evidence that politics is playing a role in their decisions. Research suggests that the way the charity presses certain ideological buttons predicts whether liberals or conservatives will pony up a donation. Why Charities Need To Consider Donors' Politics Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/168328962/168334764" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Why Charities Need To Consider Donors' Politics Listen · 4:31 4:31 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/168328962/168334764" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National A Moment Of Silence To Remember Newtown Victims December 21, 2012 • Connecticut officials and residents and others across the nation on Friday observed a moment of silence and the ringing of bells to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown. A Moment Of Silence To Remember Newtown Victims Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/167783820/167783967" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
A Moment Of Silence To Remember Newtown Victims Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/167783820/167783967" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Africa Benghazi Report Faults State Department December 19, 2012 • On Sept. 11 this year, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Benghazi in what the Obama administration now calls a terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate. A review board said systematic management failures led to inadequate security at the consulate. Benghazi Report Faults State Department Listen · 4:35 4:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/167600167/167600199" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Benghazi Report Faults State Department Listen · 4:35 4:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/167600167/167600199" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game November 26, 2012 • College football's wild season was not so wild this past weekend. There were no crazy shifts at the top of the BCS rankings as there were the week before. That's because Notre Dame beat the University of Southern California on Saturday and retained its No. 1 ranking. Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165896147/165896286" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165896147/165896286" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Under Fire, Egypt's Morsi To Meet With Judges November 26, 2012 • After Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi helped broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, he expanded his powers at home by exempting his rulings from judicial review until a new constitution is ratified. Egyptian judges have condemned the move, and some have called for a strike. Under Fire, Egypt's Morsi To Meet With Judges Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165896143/165896280" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Under Fire, Egypt's Morsi To Meet With Judges Listen · 4:24 4:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165896143/165896280" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Africa Warrant Issued For Ivory Coast's Ex-First Lady November 23, 2012 • The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for the former first lady of the Ivory Coast. Simone Gbagbo is accused of committing crimes against humanity during the fighting that followed last year's election in Ivory Coast. Her husband, former President Laurent Gbagbo, is already in the custody of the ICC and is awaiting trial in the Hague. Warrant Issued For Ivory Coast's Ex-First Lady Listen · 4:04 4:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165754312/165754295" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Egypt Tries To Broker Cease-Fire In Gaza Strip November 16, 2012 • When Egypt's prime minister visits the Gaza Strip, he's expected to express solidarity with the Palestinians. The area, controlled by Hamas, has been the source of rocket fire against Israel. Israeli officials have responded with airstrikes. Egypt Tries To Broker Cease-Fire In Gaza Strip Listen · 3:26 3:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165255368/165255355" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Egypt Tries To Broker Cease-Fire In Gaza Strip Listen · 3:26 3:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165255368/165255355" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Business BP Is Expected To Plead Guilty In Gulf Spill November 15, 2012 • Oil giant BP is preparing to plead guilty to criminal misconduct related to the 2010 Gulf spill. The deal is set to be announced in New Orleans Thursday. BP Is Expected To Plead Guilty In Gulf Spill Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165186988/165186953" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
BP Is Expected To Plead Guilty In Gulf Spill Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165186988/165186953" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Florida Marlins Trade Starters To Toronto Blue Jays November 14, 2012 • The Florida Marlins have dumped much of their starting line-up, engineering a huge trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The players include high-priced free agents the team pursued for its inaugural season in its new stadium. Florida Marlins Trade Starters To Toronto Blue Jays Listen · 3:44 3:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165093547/165093592" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Florida Marlins Trade Starters To Toronto Blue Jays Listen · 3:44 3:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165093547/165093592" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Mike D'Antoni Is Los Angeles Lakers' New Head Coach November 13, 2012 • The Los Angles Lakers have hired a new head coach but not everyone is sold on the choice of Mike D'Antoni. He replaces Mike Brown, who was fired just five games into the season when the talent-loaded team was 1-4. Many fans wanted the Lakers to hire Phil Jackson, who was ready to come out of retirement to take over the team again. Mike D'Antoni Is Los Angeles Lakers' New Head Coach Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165012170/165012396" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Mike D'Antoni Is Los Angeles Lakers' New Head Coach Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/165012170/165012396" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
First And Main Voters In Swing Counties Revisit Election Issues November 9, 2012 • Now that the election is over, Morning Edition is getting back in touch with some voters we met over the summer in swing counties in Florida, Wisconsin and Colorado. Voters In Swing Counties Revisit Election Issues Listen · 8:59 8:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164763684/164767220" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Voters In Swing Counties Revisit Election Issues Listen · 8:59 8:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164763684/164767220" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Elections Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections November 7, 2012 • There were many more ballot initiatives across the country. A constitutional amendment proposed in Minnesota would've defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. That effort was defeated by voters — one of several victories for supporters of same-sex marriage Tuesday night. Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections Listen · 3:00 3:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164582518/164583448" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections Listen · 3:00 3:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164582518/164583448" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Elections Obama Wins Popular Vote, Controls Electoral College November 7, 2012 • Voters have given President Obama a second term in office. He defeated Republican Mitt Romney in a hard-fought race in which the economy was the dominant issue. In the end, Obama narrowly won the popular vote but captured more than 300 electoral votes to Romney's 206. Obama Wins Popular Vote, Controls Electoral College Listen · 9:00 9:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164578524/164578864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama Wins Popular Vote, Controls Electoral College Listen · 9:00 9:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164578524/164578864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Elections Ohio And Florida: Checking In With Two Key States November 6, 2012 • Ohio and Florida could decide the election — or delay the results for days to come. NPR reporters in Tampa, Fla., and the Columbus, Ohio, area talk with Morning Edition hosts about what people are talking about at the polls and possible challenges. Ohio And Florida: Checking In With Two Key States Listen · 6:01 6:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164401228/164401517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Ohio And Florida: Checking In With Two Key States Listen · 6:01 6:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/164401228/164401517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
