Analysis Analysis Warner's Move Adds to Growing GOP Senate Woes August 31, 2007 • Virginia Republican Sen. John Warner's decision to retire at the end of his fifth term next year puts into play a Senate seat that has long eluded Democrats, at a time when a surprising number of Republican-held seats have become vulnerable.
Politics Will Craig Resign? Answer Awaited Saturday August 31, 2007 • Embattled Idaho Sen. Larry Craig will announce Saturday what he plans to do in the wake of a chorus of calls from fellow Republicans to step down from the post he has held for 16 years. He has faced increasing pressure to resign in the wake of the news that he was caught in June in an undercover vice operation at the Minneapolis airport.
Your Money Refinancing Help Won't Erase Borrowers' Problems August 31, 2007 • Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the steps the Bush administration is taking will help identify mortgage holders who might have problems down the line. He says the government cannot make the problems go away, but it can try to help those who are capable of owning a home refinance their loans. Refinancing Help Won't Erase Borrowers' Problems Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094391/14094373" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Bush Offers Help to Overwhelmed Mortgage Holders August 31, 2007 • Responding to the growing wave of mortgage foreclosures, President Bush has announced measures that could help some troubled borrowers keep their homes. But only a small fraction of subprime borrowers will be eligible. Bush Offers Help to Overwhelmed Mortgage Holders Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094388/14094372" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World New British U.N. Ambassador Discusses Priorities August 31, 2007 • Sir John Sawers is Britain's new ambassador to the United Nations. Sawers talks with Robert Siegel about what's going on at the U.N. and what his priorities are for the Middle East. New British U.N. Ambassador Discusses Priorities Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094413/14094378" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics GOP's Sen. Warner, Key Voice on Iraq, to Retire August 31, 2007 • Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2008 and will retire after 30 years in the Senate. Warner has been one of the most authoritative voices in Congress on the military — and a key figure in the debate over the war in Iraq. Warner's retirement will make it even more difficult for Republicans to win back the Senate majority that they lost in November. Hear NPR's David Welna Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094422/14094381" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Co-Pilot of Crashed Helicopter in Iraq Laid to Rest August 31, 2007 • Chief Warrant Officer Paul Flynn was helping pilot the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in Iraq last week, killing all 14 aboard. The North Carolina native had been in the Army for 10 years and was on his first deployment to Iraq. His funeral is Friday in his hometown of Gibsonville. Jessica Jones of North Carolina Public Radio reports. Co-Pilot of Crashed Helicopter in Iraq Laid to Rest Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094446/14094387" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Space Crew to Study Meteor Shower Aboard Aircraft August 31, 2007 • A team of scientists and astronomers will study the Aurigid meteor shower aboard two aircraft high above the Pacific Ocean early Saturday morning. Scientists will observe how the meteors break up and examine their colors to learn about the materials that formed the solar system. Crew to Study Meteor Shower Aboard Aircraft Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094449/14095506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Deputy to Take Over Tony Snow's Position August 31, 2007 • President Bush is saying goodbye to another member of his inner circle. Press Secretary Tony Snow will leave the White House in two weeks so he can increase his income while battling cancer. His deputy, Dana Perino, will succeed him. Deputy to Take Over Tony Snow's Position Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094416/14094379" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Golden Gate Bridge May Get Corporate Sponsors August 31, 2007 • San Francisco's architectural icon is increasingly expensive to operate. Now, officials propose finding corporate sponsors to help offset costs. But traditionalists oppose even the most understated corporate signage associated with the bridge. Golden Gate Bridge May Get Corporate Sponsors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094401/14094375" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Unable to Agree, NBC and iTunes Part Ways August 31, 2007 • NBC Universal announced that it will let its contract with Apple's iTunes store lapse at the end of the year. The two companies have been unable to come to an agreement on prices. NBC Universal is the biggest supplier of digital video at iTunes, selling hit shows like The Office and Heroes. Unable to Agree, NBC and iTunes Part Ways Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094394/14094374" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Science Even Spiders Know Everything's Bigger in Texas August 31, 2007 • Lake Tawakoni State Park in Texas has some new tenants: spiders – lots of spiders. And they have spun a giant communal web. Several hundred yards along a nature trail have been taken over by the elaborate arachnid construction. Even Spiders Know Everything's Bigger in Texas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14094404/14094376" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Virginia Sen. Warner Will Leave at End of Term August 31, 2007 • Republican Sen. John Warner says he will retire after more than 30 years in the U.S. Senate, concluding his fifth term in 2009. In a brief news conference, he thanked his state for granting him a have "a magnificent and very rewarding career." Hear NPR's David Welna Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14089213/14094381" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Snow to Leave White House Post on Sept. 14 August 31, 2007 • Tony Snow says he will leave his post as President Bush's press secretary on Sept. 14. Snow, who makes $168,000 a year, says he is leaving for financial reasons.
Environment How a Duck Species Was Snatched Away to Safety August 31, 2007 • Three years ago, biologists snatched 20 endangered Laysan Ducks — out of just 500 in existence — from the only spot they were found on earth. The birds became pioneers for a new population of ducks on Midway Atoll, where today, they thrive.