Education Pentagon Pays for Students to Learn Foreign Languages July 14, 2006 • Howard University in Washington, D.C., is one institution where the Defense Department is paying for students to learn less-commonly taught languages, like Korean and Arabic. It's part of a government effort to prepare the U.S. for global security challenges. Pentagon Pays for Students to Learn Foreign Languages Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5556949/5556950" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Beirut Suffers Through Third Day of Air Attacks July 14, 2006 • Israeli air attacks and artillery shelling are being felt across Lebanon and its capital, Beirut. In addition to the attacks, the air, sea and land blockade Israel has placed on Lebanon appears to be holding. Beirut Suffers Through Third Day of Air Attacks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5556970/5556971" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Israel Pressures Gaza with Military Operations July 13, 2006 • Fighting continues in Gaza as Israeli armed forces search for a captured Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants. Israeli ground forces are operating in the central part of Gaza, effectively cutting off north-south movement in the strip. Israel Pressures Gaza with Military Operations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5554158/5554159" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Singer Sami Yusuf Brings Two Worlds Together July 13, 2006 • Sami Yusuf is a Muslim singer-songwriter who has gained an international following for his ability to weave tenets of Islam into songs with English and Arabic lyrics. Steve Inskeep offers a quick profile. Singer Sami Yusuf Brings Two Worlds Together Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5554173/5554174" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Morning Edition Caution: These Books May Make You Skip Work July 11, 2006 • There are some books that are so good that you just can't get on with your life until you've turned the last page. Nancy Pearl offers books that make it tempting to call in sick just to be able to read to the end without stopping. Caution: These Books May Make You Skip Work Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5474426/5547969" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Caution: These Books May Make You Skip Work Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5474426/5547969" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
World Iraq Video Purports to Show Dead U.S. Soldiers July 11, 2006 • A video released by Iraqi insurgent groups features what it says are the mutilated bodies of two American soldiers. It claims they were killed in revenge for the rape-slaying of a young Iraqi woman. Five U.S. soldiers are being held on charges relating to the rape and killing. Iraq Video Purports to Show Dead U.S. Soldiers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5548047/5548048" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Chechen Rebel Was Proud of Attacks on Russians July 11, 2006 • The Russian government says the man who claimed responsibility for the bloody Beslan school siege is dead. Officials say Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev was killed Monday by Russian special forces. Reporter Lawrence Sheets met Basayev while covering Chechnya and talks to Steve Inskeep about the man. Chechen Rebel Was Proud of Attacks on Russians Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5548014/5548015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World More U.S. Soldiers Charged in Iraq Rape, Murder July 10, 2006 • Four American soldiers have been arrested for allegedly participating in the rape and murder of a young Iraqi and her family in March. The charges follow the earlier arrest of Stephen Green, discharged from the Army for a personality disorder, for the same incident. More U.S. Soldiers Charged in Iraq Rape, Murder Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5545121/5545122" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Former Envoy: Israel Lobby Not All-Powerful July 7, 2006 • Dennis Ross, a former envoy to the Middle East, disputes the view that the Israel lobby has too much influence on U.S. foreign policy. He says lobbying groups such as the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, are effective and have not had a negative effect on U.S. policy. Former Envoy: Israel Lobby Not All-Powerful Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5539456/5539469" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Former Envoy: Israel Lobby Not All-Powerful Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5539456/5539469" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Famous Boomers Turning 60 July 6, 2006 • President George Bush is one of many baby boomers hitting the age of 60. Some other boomers turning 60 this year include Dolly Parton, Donald Trump, Diane Keaton, Suzanne Somers, Reggie Jackson, Cher and Jimmy Buffett. Famous Boomers Turning 60 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5537584/5537585" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Landscape Changes for Muslims in Britain after Bombing July 6, 2006 • An imam who's lived in Britain almost all his life, and a journalist who tutors imams on how to better relate to younger Muslims, talk to Steve Inskeep about life in the country one year after the London subway bombing. Landscape Changes for Muslims in Britain after Bombing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5537572/5537573" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World North Korea Missile Tests Grab World's Attention July 5, 2006 • North Korea conducts a series of missile tests, launching at least seven rockets. All are reported to have fallen harmlessly into the sea, hundreds of miles away from Japan. A long-range model thought to be able to reach the U.S. fizzled shortly after launch. North Korea Missile Tests Grab World's Attention Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5534270/5534271" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World North Korea Test Fires Missiles July 5, 2006 • Steve Inskeep and Lynn Neary report on the latest news from the test-firing of missiles by North Korea. North Korea Test Fires Missiles Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5534306/5534307" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National U.S. Soldier Arrested for Alleged Iraq Rape, Killings July 4, 2006 • A joint investigation by the FBI and the U.S. military has led to a former Army soldier being accused of rape and four counts of murder in Iraq. At least three other U.S. soldiers still in Iraq are under investigation in the March 12 rape and killings in Mahmoudiya, south of Baghdad. U.S. Soldier Arrested for Alleged Iraq Rape, Killings Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5532237/5532238" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bomb Rattles Afghanistan's Capital July 4, 2006 • Explosives packed in a street vending cart explode in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. Six people were wounded when the bomb went off in a busy traffic intersection near the presidential palace and the Justice Ministry. Bomb Rattles Afghanistan's Capital Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5532234/5532235" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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