Orbiting Astronaut a New Dad
2009-11-22 11:04:40 - Randolph Bresnik is a new dad, and almost literally over the moon-a day after taking his first spacewalk, the astronaut this morning announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail. His wife, Rebecca, gave birth to their second child back home in Houston last night at 11:04pm CST. They...

US Backs Afghan Militias Against Taliban
2009-11-22 11:04:40 - The US is actively supporting local militia groups against the Taliban as American and Afghan officials move to encourage a demoralized Afghan population to re-engage in the war, reports Dexter Filkins of the New York Times . Tapping into the militias' resources could fill the manpower gap as a vacillating White...

Leaked E-mails Raise Questions About Climate Change Science
2009-11-22 10:44:41 - Hundreds of emails between leading climate scientists were hacked and leaked online, and are likely to add to the debate over the theory that man is responsible for climate change. Climate change doubters are using the e-mails as a "smoking gun" that scientists colluded over the years to support their theory that climate change is real and caused by man.

JFK's nephew barred from communion: Report
2009-11-22 09:31:19 - The nephew of ex-president John F Kennedy, a US lawmaker, has been barred from receiving communion at his Catholic church due to his support for abortion rights, a newspaper reported today.

As Races Merge, Political Groups Face A Recount
2009-11-22 09:27:17 - Our series on race, Beyond Black and White, continues this week with a focus on race in the realm of politics and public policy. Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR contributor Ruben Navarrette. He's a nationally syndicated columnist who has written extensively on the issue.

Billionaire's Arrest Prompts Hedge Fund Scandal
2009-11-22 09:27:17 - Billionaire investor Raj Rajaratnam was arrested last month and charged with running the biggest insider trading scheme involving a hedge fund. Twenty people from across corporate America have now been charged or arrested in connection with the case, and the scandal now involves some of the country's best-known companies. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Joanna Chung, U.S. financial correspondent for the Financial Times .

Obama Deploys Financial Fraud Task Force
2009-11-22 09:27:17 - - The Obama Administration has launched the Financial Fraud Task Force to investigate issues related to the economic crisis. The Department of Justice will lead the task force's efforts to combat fraud in such areas as mortgage lending, stimulus spending and the government's bailout of the financial sector. Host Liane Hansen talks with Department of Justice Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli, who will be one of the leaders of the task force.

Senate Health Bill Clears Crucial Hurdle
2009-11-22 09:27:17 - Saturday night, while you might have been out to dinner, or at the movies, Senate Democrats were sweating out whether they had enough votes to clear their health overhaul bill over its first hurdle on the Senate floor. NPR's Julie Rovner spent her evening with them, and filed this report.

Commuter Rail Collisions Spur Takeover Talk
2009-11-22 09:27:17 - Nine people were killed in a Metro train crash in Washington, D.C., this summer. The growing number of commuter rail collisions is one of the reasons the Obama administration proposed this week that the federal government take over safety regulation of the country's subway and light rail systems. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Deborah Hersman, Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board.

UC Students Protest Tuition Hike
2009-11-22 09:03:16 - Students have been taking over the administration buildings across University of California campuses to protest sharp tuition increases.

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