Religion The Preacher and the Activist June 30, 2006 • How did Jerry Falwell come to publish his autobiography with the help of a gay ghostwriter?
Space NASA Attempts to Eradicate Vulture Problem June 30, 2006 • NASA has addressed many problems in the year since shuttle Discovery last flew, and one involves vultures. During last summer's launch, a vulture struck Discovery's fuel tank. It did not cause major damage. But NASA has set up a "road kill roundup" program to clear as many carcasses as possible from the site in hopes of cutting off the vultures' food supply. NASA Attempts to Eradicate Vulture Problem Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5523733/5523734" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell June 30, 2006 • Fifty years after he attracted his first few dozen followers to his church, the Rev. Jerry Falwell prepares to open a giant new church building. In an interview, Falwell explains that his controversial comments were made with a singular goal -- getting attention. Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5522064/5523022" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Middle East Israel Seizes Hamas Ministers and Lawmakers June 29, 2006 • Israeli forces in Gaza have arrested dozens of Palestinian ministers and lawmakers from the ruling Hamas party. Israel entered Gaza after Palestinian militants captured a young Israeli soldier. Israel has promised continuing military action if the soldier is not released. Also, the body of a kidnapped 18-year-old Jewish settler was found in the West Bank, according to Israeli security officials. Steve Inskeep talks to Linda Gradstein. Israel Seizes Hamas Ministers and Lawmakers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5520368/5520369" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Question of Torture The Drawbacks of Fighting Terrorism with Torture June 29, 2006 • In a desperate drive to catch suspected terrorists, the United States is using torture and other harsh interrogation techniques. But that can often lead to wild goose chases because of unreliable information generated under duress, the author of a new book says. The Drawbacks of Fighting Terrorism with Torture Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5519633/5519924" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Question of Torture 'Oath Betrayed' Questions Doctors' Roles in Torture June 28, 2006 • In the spring of 2004, when Americans were horrified by the pictures of abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, medical-ethics expert Steven Miles had just one question: Where were the doctors? Miles, himself a doctor, has written a book about how the medical profession failed to perform its role as protector. 'Oath Betrayed' Questions Doctors' Roles in Torture Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5516533/5516996" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Tour de France 2006 Lance Armstrong Rebuts Latest Doping Allegations June 28, 2006 • Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is making the media rounds this week to rebut the latest doping allegations against him. In particular, he is denying sworn testimony from two witnesses who say he openly acknowledged in 1996 that he had used performance-enhancing drugs. Lance Armstrong Rebuts Latest Doping Allegations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5517391/5517392" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion The Question of Torture Rules Should Govern Torture, Dershowitz Says June 27, 2006 • Torture is never acceptable, but it's a reality that should be covered by rules, Alan Dershowitz says. The lawyer and Harvard Law School professor says the president should be held responsible for acts of torture and be required to sign torture warrants. Rules Should Govern Torture, Dershowitz Says Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5512634/5513552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Rules Should Govern Torture, Dershowitz Says Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5512634/5513552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East U.N. Investigates Jordan Torture Allegations June 26, 2006 • A United Nations special investigator has arrived in Jordan to look into allegations of torture in the country's police stations and prisons. Manfred Nowak will spend a week in Jordan, where he will confer with legislators and judges, along with representatives of non-governmental organizations. He'll also meet with alleged victims of abuse. U.N. Investigates Jordan Torture Allegations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5510905/5510906" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Iraq Troop Withdrawal Remains a Hot Topic in Washington June 26, 2006 • The political debate over a timetable for a U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq heated up over the weekend when it was leaked that Pentagon withdrawal proposals seemed remarkably similar to Democratic proposals. Last week, Republicans attacked and voted down Democratic initiatives in the Senate on troop withdrawal. Iraq Troop Withdrawal Remains a Hot Topic in Washington Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5510896/5510897" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Billionaire Buffett Promises Fortune to Gates Foundation June 26, 2006 • Warren Buffett is giving away the bulk of his fortune, more than $30 billion, to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Buffett is the second-richest man in America, after Bill Gates. Billionaire Buffett Promises Fortune to Gates Foundation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5510893/5510894" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Seven Indicted in Alleged Plot Against Sears Tower June 23, 2006 • Seven people arrested Thursday in Miami have been indicted on suspicion of planning attacks against federal offices in Miami, and the Sears Tower in Chicago. The indictment says the men were conspiring with al-Qaida to "levy war against the United States." Seven Indicted in Alleged Plot Against Sears Tower Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5505846/5505847" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Leadership in War Learning Lessons in a Prolonged War June 22, 2006 • Military rules of engagement are being closely examined in the wake of the civilian deaths in Haditha. We hear from an enlisted man who wrote about his experiences in Iraq -- and helped change the way Marines are taught to go into urban combat. Learning Lessons in a Prolonged War Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5502408/5502436" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Could U.S. Defenses Down a North Korean Missile? June 21, 2006 • Phil Coyle, a former senior Defense Department official, talks about the difficulties of successfully deploying the U.S. anti-ballistic missile system. North Korea is said to be planning to test launch a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States. Could U.S. Defenses Down a North Korean Missile? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5500091/5500092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Diversions Quiz: Are You a Yankee or a Rebel? June 20, 2006 • If you say "pa-JAM-uzz" instead of "pa-JAHM-zz" or "yooz guys" instead of "ya'll," chances are, you're a Yankee. If you call a bag a sack, you're probably a rebel. An online quiz helps you determine how much of a Southerner you are. Quiz: Are You a Yankee or a Rebel? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5496546/5496709" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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