World Afghan Violence Continues Over Quran Burning February 27, 2012 • In Afghanistan, a car bomb at a U.S. airbase near the city of Jalalabad exploded, killing 9 people on Monday. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. It follows deadly protests over what were said to be accidental burnings of the Quran. Afghan Violence Continues Over Quran Burning Listen · 4:03 4:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147485869/147485862" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Afghan Violence Continues Over Quran Burning Listen · 4:03 4:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147485869/147485862" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Iran's Decider: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei February 23, 2012 • Amid escalating sanctions against Iran and constant talk of war, it's helpful to understand who is calling the shots in that country. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the only man who decides if Iran reaches a deal on its nuclear program. The U.S. is trying to convince him through sanctions and diplomatic pressure. Iran's Decider: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Listen · 7:48 7:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147277389/147278685" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Iran's Decider: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Listen · 7:48 7:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147277389/147278685" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Africa Yemeni Vote Expected To Install Next President February 21, 2012 • In Yemen Tuesday, voters are casting ballots in a one-candidate presidential election. They hope it may bring an end to a nearly year-long political crisis that's sparked much violence among various heavily-armed factions as well as pro-democracy protesters. Yemeni Vote Expected To Install Next President Listen · 4:12 4:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147180179/147180216" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Yemeni Vote Expected To Install Next President Listen · 4:12 4:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147180179/147180216" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden Brain Why Twitter Ties Resemble Airline Hub Maps February 21, 2012 • Twitter is supposed to have turned the world into a global village. But new research shows that our Twitter ties are considerably more parochial than most of us imagine. People no longer define their communities by where they live but by common interests. Why Twitter Ties Resemble Airline Hub Maps Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147180159/147180134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Why Twitter Ties Resemble Airline Hub Maps Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/147180159/147180134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy Frustrations Mount As Greece Waits For Bailout February 16, 2012 • Greece has pushed itself to the edge of chaos with austerity measures, and Europeans officials say it's still not enough. The Greeks need more European help — $170 billion to avoid default next month. Frustrations Mount As Greece Waits For Bailout Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146969116/146969201" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Frustrations Mount As Greece Waits For Bailout Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146969116/146969201" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Obama's Budget To Invest In Community Colleges February 13, 2012 • The Obama administration officially lays out its economic blueprint for the next fiscal year on Monday. He'll announce the 2013 budget at Northern Virginia Community College, where he'll push for more investment in community colleges and job training. Obama's Budget To Invest In Community Colleges Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146795695/146795762" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama's Budget To Invest In Community Colleges Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146795695/146795762" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Health Care White House Offers 'Accommodation' On Contraception February 10, 2012 • The Obama administration generated intense opposition with a ruling that says employers must fully cover birth control in workers' health plans. There's an exception for churches that oppose contraception but no exception for large institutions like universities that are church-affiliated. Now the White House is offering "an accommodation" to the Catholic Church and other critics. White House Offers 'Accommodation' On Contraception Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146699532/146700010" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
White House Offers 'Accommodation' On Contraception Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146699532/146700010" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Rebellious Syrian City Of Homs Pelted By Rocket Fire February 10, 2012 • Activists and human rights groups in Syria contend the government has now killed hundreds of civilians in just this week alone. It's hard to verify that number, but it is clear that mortars, rockets and tanks continue firing into the city of Homs. The gunfire has served as a week-long punctuation mark on the United Nation's failure to approve a resolution against Syria. Rebellious Syrian City Of Homs Pelted By Rocket Fire Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146680441/146680434" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business States, Banks Negotiate Foreclosure Settlement February 9, 2012 • Assuming all goes as planned, at least 49 states will have signed on to a broad settlement between the banks and state attorneys general over robo-signing. Troubled homeowners may see some benefit, the banks will get some immunity provisions and the Obama administration is hoping to get some credit for negotiating the deal. States, Banks Negotiate Foreclosure Settlement Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146622712/146622738" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
States, Banks Negotiate Foreclosure Settlement Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146622712/146622738" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports Sports News The Super Bowl May Have Overshadowed February 7, 2012 • It's estimated more than 111 million people watched Sunday's Super Bowl — the biggest TV audience ever for the championship game. Morning Edition has an update of stories that may have gotten lost during the Super Bowl hype. Sports News The Super Bowl May Have Overshadowed Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146507942/146507935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Sports News The Super Bowl May Have Overshadowed Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146507942/146507935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Syrian Troops Strike Neighborhoods In Homs February 6, 2012 • Syria's government continued hammering protesters over the weekend. According to Syrian activists, the assault on the city of Homs included artillery that struck a makeshift medical clinic. The latest fighting came during the same weekend the United Nations failed to condemn Syria. Russia and China vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to give up power. Syrian Troops Strike Neighborhoods In Homs Listen · 4:59 4:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146453118/146453101" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Syrian Troops Strike Neighborhoods In Homs Listen · 4:59 4:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146453118/146453101" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Hidden Brain CEO's Voice Tone Can Speak Volumes February 2, 2012 • Can the emotional tone of CEO voices during earnings calls tell investors about what's really happening inside a company? New research suggests there may be valuable information for investors in the tone of the CEO's voice. CEO's Voice Tone Can Speak Volumes Listen · 4:33 4:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146265433/146265408" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
CEO's Voice Tone Can Speak Volumes Listen · 4:33 4:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146265433/146265408" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Egypt Soccer Game Turns Deadly For Fans February 2, 2012 • In Egypt, at least 74 people were killed and hundreds more injured when fans stormed the field following a soccer game Wednesday. Officials are investigating why riot police failed to stop the chaos. The military has declared three days of mourning. Egypt Soccer Game Turns Deadly For Fans Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146265441/146265475" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Egypt Soccer Game Turns Deadly For Fans Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146265441/146265475" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus January 30, 2012 • Fighting in Syria has intensified within a few miles of the capital city. Damascus has remained under firm government control but in the suburbs, the army has sent in tanks to retake areas that had been under the effective control of rebels. Activists inside Syria say more than 60 people have died in the past day. Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146075548/146075616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146075548/146075616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting January 23, 2012 • The Arab League has launched a new plan to stop the crisis in Syria. The plan was announced in Cairo by the premier of Qatar. It comes after the Arab League's own observers completed a month-long mission in Syria. Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627770/145627839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627770/145627839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
