Economy House, Senate Finalize Deal On Bank Bill June 25, 2010 • House and Senate negotiators have completed a sweeping overhaul of banking regulations and aim to send it to President Barack Obama by July 4. House, Senate Finalize Deal On Bank Bill Listen · 4:18 4:18 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/128100004/128100024" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Court Sides With Ex-Enron Exec, Rules On Gay Rights June 24, 2010 • The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned part of the conviction of former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling, who is serving a 24-year sentence for his role in the collapse of the company. The court also ruled on a case involving a ballot measure in Washington state to repeal a gay rights law. Court Sides With Ex-Enron Exec, Rules On Gay Rights Listen · 4:45 4:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/128080781/128080810" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End? June 24, 2010 • The longest tennis match in history resumes at Wimbledon Thursday. John Isner of the U.S. and Nicolas Mahut of France played Wednesday until they ran out of daylight. Officials suspended the match for the evening with the two players tied at 59-all in the fifth set. Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End? Listen · 3:55 3:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/128075160/128075212" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Gen. McChrystal To Answer For 'Rolling Stone' Story June 22, 2010 • The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, has been summoned to Washington, D.C., to explain his controversial comments about colleagues in a recent interview to Rolling Stone magazine. Gen. McChrystal To Answer For 'Rolling Stone' Story Listen · 4:38 4:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/128004887/128004886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security Attempted Times Square Bomber Pleads Guilty June 22, 2010 • The man accused of trying to set off a car bomb in Times Square faces a possible life sentence when he's sentenced in October. Faisal Shahzad, a U.S. citizen from Pakistan, pleaded guilty to 10 weapons and terrorism charges in federal court Monday. Attempted Times Square Bomber Pleads Guilty Listen · 4:17 4:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/128001176/128000280" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Court Upholds Law Barring Support For Terrorists June 21, 2010 • The Supreme Court has ruled that the federal law banning "material support of terrorist groups" is constitutional. Court Upholds Law Barring Support For Terrorists Listen · 4:23 4:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127984965/127984964" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports First Week Of World Cup Play Disappoints Many Fans June 21, 2010 • In World Cup action, Italy was stunned by New Zealand -- handing the defending champions their second draw. And the French team devolved into chaos -- walking out on its coach and its director resigned. This year's World Cup has been full of surprises and disappointing play by favored teams. First Week Of World Cup Play Disappoints Many Fans Listen · 4:20 4:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127978149/127978136" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Kyrgyz Vote On Constitution May Be Delayed June 18, 2010 • It's been a week since ethnic violence erupted in Kyrgyzstan. And in a little more than a week from now, the central Asian nation is scheduled to vote on a new constitution. That appears increasingly unlikely as thousands of ethnic Uzbeks have fled their homes. Kyrgyz Vote On Constitution May Be Delayed Listen · 4:03 4:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127923266/127923254" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Kyrgyz Vote On Constitution May Be Delayed Listen · 4:03 4:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127923266/127923254" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2010 Democrats Scratch Their Heads Over Alvin Greene June 17, 2010 • The Democratic party establishment in South Carolina wants to know how Alvin Greene get nearly 60 percent of the primary vote for a U.S. Senate seat. It seem not very many people had heard of him. Greene, a political unknown, defeated former state lawmaker Vic Rawl in the June 8 primary. Democrats Scratch Their Heads Over Alvin Greene Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127897673/127897688" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Europe Bloody Sunday Report Blames British Soldiers June 16, 2010 • A fact-finding investigation concludes that nearly four decades ago, when British soldiers killed 13 Catholic demonstrators in North Ireland, their actions were "unjustifiable." The shootings happened on January 30, 1972, and became known as "Bloody Sunday." Bloody Sunday Report Blames British Soldiers Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127874411/127874378" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Gulf Oil Spill: Containment And Clean Up Gulf Oil Spill Estimate Revised Again June 16, 2010 • It's taken many weeks to figure out how much oil is leaking each day. It's now estimated that up to 60,000 barrels per day are escaping. There was a time when BP executives said it was 1,000 barrels per day. Gulf Oil Spill Estimate Revised Again Listen · 4:55 4:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127874305/127874276" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Lakers Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7 June 16, 2010 • The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 89-67 Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The win evens the series at three games a piece, and forces Game 7 Thursday night in Los Angeles. Lakers Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7 Listen · 3:42 3:42 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127874321/127874381" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Lakers Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7 Listen · 3:42 3:42 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127874321/127874381" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Gates Concedes Kandahar Operation Behind Schedule June 11, 2010 • Defense Secretary Robert Gates is wrapping up a 10-day trip around the globe. He reassured some allies about the value of their contribution to the Afghan war -- while pressuring others to do more. Gates said he needs to see progress in the war by the end of the year. Gates Concedes Kandahar Operation Behind Schedule Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127760679/127760669" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Europe Pro-Business Party Claims Win In Dutch Elections June 10, 2010 • Preliminary results of Wednesday's election in the Netherlands show that fears about the country's economic future pushed aside a potential surge by anti-immigrant groups. Voters did, however, give huge gains to a right-wing politician who wants to stop all Muslim immigration into the country. Pro-Business Party Claims Win In Dutch Elections Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127732952/127732937" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2010 Female Candidates Shine In Arkansas, Calif., S.C. June 9, 2010 • Embattled Democrat Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas narrowly won nomination to a third Senate term Tuesday night. In California, Republicans elected a pair of wealthy businesswomen, first-time candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina, to lead this fall's ticket. Female Candidates Shine In Arkansas, Calif., S.C. Listen · 4:28 4:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127586521/127586553" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Female Candidates Shine In Arkansas, Calif., S.C. Listen · 4:28 4:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/127586521/127586553" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
