Morning Edition Report: N.Y. Gov. Paterson Won't Seek New Term February 26, 2010 • Gov. David Paterson is expected to announce Friday that he will finish his term, but will not run for re-election. That's according to the Associated Press. Paterson's administration has been plagued by allegations that officials and state police inappropriately interfered with a woman who accused a top Paterson aide of assault. Report: N.Y. Gov. Paterson Won't Seek New Term Listen · 2:49 2:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124116838/124116763" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Report: N.Y. Gov. Paterson Won't Seek New Term Listen · 2:49 2:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124116838/124116763" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Planet Money Bernanke Sentence Moves Market Higher February 26, 2010 • This week has been a crucial one for the U.S. economy. Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before Congress on the Federal Reserve's exit-strategy. That is: How will officials turn the life support system off for the U.S. financial sector without destroying the system? After one of Bernanke's sentences, the Dow gained nearly 1 percentage point in a few minutes. Bernanke Sentence Moves Market Higher Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124105175/124105148" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Bernanke Sentence Moves Market Higher Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124105175/124105148" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Suicide Attacks Strike Afghan Capital February 26, 2010 • In Afghanistan, suicide bombers have carried out a series of attacks in the heart of the capital, Kabul. The blasts killed at least 17 people in an area of the city where a number of foreigners live. The Taliban has claimed responsibility. The attacks come as a major operation is under way in southern Afghanistan to dislodge the Taliban from its strongholds. Suicide Attacks Strike Afghan Capital Listen · 5:02 5:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124105195/124105153" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Africa Nigerian President Returns After 3 Month Absence February 25, 2010 • Under a veil of secrecy, Nigeria's president has returned to the country after three months of medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. The vice president will continue to run state business as the president recuperates. Nigerian President Returns After 3 Month Absence Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124068016/124068030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Nigerian President Returns After 3 Month Absence Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124068016/124068030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Europe Google Case In Italy Raises Web Freedom Concerns February 25, 2010 • An Italian court has convicted three current and former Google executives on privacy violations. The judge held them criminally responsible for an online video of a disabled teenager being bullied. Google says it will appeal the convictions. The case was closely followed for its implications concerning Internet freedom in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. Google Case In Italy Raises Web Freedom Concerns Listen · 3:43 3:43 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124068000/124067970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Google Case In Italy Raises Web Freedom Concerns Listen · 3:43 3:43 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124068000/124067970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Latin America OAS Report Critical of Venezuela's Chavez February 24, 2010 • The Organization of American States releases a report Wednesday critical of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez. The report accuses Chavez of systematically interfering with those who might criticize him — including the press, opposition politicians and unhappy Venezuelans seeking to demonstrate. OAS Report Critical of Venezuela's Chavez Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031052/124031176" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
OAS Report Critical of Venezuela's Chavez Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031052/124031176" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Winter Olympics 2010 After Mom's Death, Canadian Skater Wows Crowd February 24, 2010 • The women's figure skating competition began Tuesday night at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. South Korea's Kim Yu-Na is well out in front of the pack, after skating a nearly flawless short program. Japan's Mao Asada finished the event in second place. But the biggest ovation came for Canadian Joannie Rochette. She skated into third place just two days after her mother died unexpectedly. After Mom's Death, Canadian Skater Wows Crowd Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031061/124031181" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
After Mom's Death, Canadian Skater Wows Crowd Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031061/124031181" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Health Care Obama Hopes Summit Propels Health Care Overhaul February 24, 2010 • President Obama meets with Republican and Democats in Congress Thursday for a televised summit on overhauling health care. Lawmakers from both parties have suggested the meeting will amount to little more than political theater. The House and Senate each passed their own versions of health care overhaul but there's no final bill. Obama Hopes Summit Propels Health Care Overhaul Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031026/124031015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama Hopes Summit Propels Health Care Overhaul Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/124031026/124031015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Security Guilty Plea In NYC Terrorism Bomb Plot February 23, 2010 • A former Denver-area man pleaded guilty in a major terrorism case Monday. Najibullah Zazi is accused of training with al-Qaida and plotting to bomb transportation targets in New York. He faces life in prison without parole. Guilty Plea In NYC Terrorism Bomb Plot Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123993854/123993871" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Guilty Plea In NYC Terrorism Bomb Plot Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123993854/123993871" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Health Obama's Proposal Would Limit Rate Hikes February 22, 2010 • The White House unveiled a new health care overhaul plan Monday. It includes a proposal to give federal authorities the power to limit rate hikes by health insurance companies. Obama's Proposal Would Limit Rate Hikes Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123966601/123966594" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama's Proposal Would Limit Rate Hikes Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123966601/123966594" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Tiger Woods To Offer First Public Comments February 19, 2010 • Golfer Tiger Woods is expected to make his first public appearance in nearly three months. He last was seen when his car crashed outside his home in Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday. The accident sparked sordid revelations that he had had extramarital affairs. Tiger Woods To Offer First Public Comments Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123879567/123879555" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Tiger Woods To Offer First Public Comments Listen · 3:59 3:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123879567/123879555" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Iran Marks Anniversary Of 1979 Islamic Revolution February 11, 2010 • Dueling protests are likely in Tehran and other Iranian cities Thursday as government and opposition supporters gather to mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. With the government vowing to crack down on the opposition, more violence is anticipated. Iran Marks Anniversary Of 1979 Islamic Revolution Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123595388/123595376" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis 'Big Easy' Busy With Super Bowl, Mayoral Election February 8, 2010 • The New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl Championship Sunday and the city is celebrating big time. Some see it as a turning point for the beleaguered city which was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. Also over the weekend, Mitch Landrieu won the mayor's office. He beat 10 opponents to become the first white mayor of the mostly black city since his father left the post in the late 1970s. 'Big Easy' Busy With Super Bowl, Mayoral Election Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123485307/123485267" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Europe Opposition Candidate Leads In Ukraine Runoff February 8, 2010 • Russia-friendly candidate Viktor Yanukovych held a narrow lead Monday in Ukraine's presidential runoff election. His opponent isn't ready to concede, saying it's too close to call. If Yanukovych is the victor, that could restore much of Moscow's influence. Opposition Candidate Leads In Ukraine Runoff Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123485284/123485260" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opposition Candidate Leads In Ukraine Runoff Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123485284/123485260" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Movies Oscars Preview: And The Nominees Are? February 2, 2010 • It's officially red carpet season in Hollywood. Nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards will be announced later this morning in Los Angeles. Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep talks with reporter Kim Masters about some likely nominees. Oscars Preview: And The Nominees Are? Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123251666/123251859" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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