Sports Men's Final Four: Villanova, N.C., Conn., Mich. March 30, 2009 • The Final Four has been decided in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament. North Carolina will face Villanova and Connecticut will play Michigan State. Men's Final Four: Villanova, N.C., Conn., Mich. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102492775/102492741" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Men's Final Four: Villanova, N.C., Conn., Mich. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102492775/102492741" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Gunmen Storm Pakistan Police Academy March 30, 2009 • Gunmen stormed a police academy near Lahore, Pakistan, on Monday. At least 11 officers were killed and dozens more wounded during morning drills. The assault bears a striking resemblance to other attacks — including one less than a month ago in Lahore in which the Sri Lankan cricket team was ambushed. Gunmen Storm Pakistan Police Academy Listen · 3:11 3:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102492756/102492733" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Obama Aims To Combat Insurgency In Afghanistan March 27, 2009 • President Obama has announced his administration's strategy for dealing with Afghanistan and Pakistan. He said Friday that Afghanistan cannot be allowed to come under the control of the Taliban or al-Qaida. Obama Aims To Combat Insurgency In Afghanistan Listen · 3:58 3:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102423143/102423127" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Deficit Report Puts White House On Defensive March 23, 2009 • The Obama administration is on the defensive this week after a damaging report by the Congressional Budget Office. It projected that the White House's proposed budget would create trillions of dollars in deficit. What could this mean for the president's ability to pursue his agenda? Deficit Report Puts White House On Defensive Listen · 4:46 4:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102229809/102229781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Morehead St. Opens NCAA Tourney With Win March 18, 2009 • Morehead State has earned its first NCAA men's basketball victory in a quarter-century. The team beat Alabama State last night 58-43. Morehead earned the right to take on top seed Louisville in the first round Friday. Morehead St. Opens NCAA Tourney With Win Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/102036470/102036443" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Big East Dominates NCAA Top Seeds March 16, 2009 • The 65-team NCAA men's basketball tournament bracket was unveiled Sunday. The four number-one seeds are Louisville, Pittsburgh, Connecticut and North Carolina. All but North Carolina play in the Big East Conference. Big East Dominates NCAA Top Seeds Listen · 3:55 3:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101934034/101934043" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Iraqi Shoe Thrower Gets 3 Years In Prison March 12, 2009 • The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush during a news conference in Baghdad last December was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday. Iraqi Shoe Thrower Gets 3 Years In Prison Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101777924/101777080" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Despite Ban, Protests Begin In Pakistan March 12, 2009 • A protest march is beginning throughout Pakistan and President Asif Ali Zardari is intent on stopping it. The march was originally planned by Pakistani lawyers demanding an independent judiciary and the reinstatement of the deposed supreme court chief justice. But in recent weeks it has been overtaken by the clash between Zardari and his main political rival. Despite Ban, Protests Begin In Pakistan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101777027/101777013" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Police Make Arrests In Cricket Team Attack March 4, 2009 • Police in Pakistan say they've arrested suspects in an attack Tuesday on the Sri Lankan cricket team. Six policemen and a driver were killed when gunmen opened fire on the team's bus in the city of Lahore. The assault is further proof of Pakistan's deep instability. Police Make Arrests In Cricket Team Attack Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101408045/101408028" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama To Meet With British Prime Minister Brown March 3, 2009 • The global economic crisis tops the agenda as President Barack Obama meets with Britain's prime minister Tuesday. Gordon Brown is the first European leader to visit the new president. Brown will also address Congress during his U.S. visit. Obama To Meet With British Prime Minister Brown Listen · 4:44 4:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101368681/101368662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Clinton Pledges Aid To Palestinians March 2, 2009 • Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is pledging about $900 million to Palestinians, a third of which will help rebuild war-ravaged Gaza. Clinton is in Egypt attending a conference seeking money for Gaza and the Palestinian economy. All the money must be approved by Congress. Clinton Pledges Aid To Palestinians Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101329688/101329674" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Palestinians Hold Reconciliation Talks In Cairo February 27, 2009 • Hamas and Fatah are pledging to continue negotiations toward an interim Palestinian government that would bring the rival movements together. The pledge came after two days of talks in Cairo. Little substance emerged from the discussions, but the pledge itself represents some measure of progress toward ending bitter disputes dividing Palestinians. Palestinians Hold Reconciliation Talks In Cairo Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101234142/101234151" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Obama Eases Deadline For Pulling Combat Troops February 25, 2009 • In his address to Congress Tuesday night, President Obama said he soon would announce a way to responsibly end the war in Iraq. He said he wants to pull out all U.S. combat forces from that country in 19 months. Obama Eases Deadline For Pulling Combat Troops Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101133228/101133351" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics GOP Looks Outside Washington For Party Leaders February 24, 2009 • Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is just one of several Republicans who seem to have potential as future leaders of the party. Jindal is an Indian American, and analysts say it's no accident that Republicans chose Jindal to speak tonight after President Obama delivers his speech to a joint session of Congress. GOP Looks Outside Washington For Party Leaders Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101082175/101082256" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Three Books... Books Reveal The Mystery Of Modern Iran February 24, 2009 • When Steve Inskeep visited Iran in this month, these three books provided the guidance he needed to understand the country's complicated approach to free speech and expression. Books Reveal The Mystery Of Modern Iran Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100890483/101106964" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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