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  • Host: Robert Siegel, Michele Norris, Melissa Block
  • For two hours every weekday, hosts Robert Siegel, Michele Norris and Melissa Block present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features.
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  • Genres: News
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Language: English
  • Networks: NPR
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Is There Gold In Them There 'Grillz'?

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Nineteen-year-old Mark Anthony Waters, of Oakland, Calif., discovered recently that all that glitters is not solid gold, especially when it comes to fitted, bedazzled tooth coverings known in hip-hop circles as grillz.

GM CEO Resigns

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
General Motors' CEO Fritz Henderson resigned Tuesday after eight months at the helm of the largest U.S. automaker. The company's chairman, Ed Whitcare, will serve as interim CEO.

A Kookaburra Causes Trouble 'Down Under'

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
When you think of Australian music, both The Kookaburra Song and Men at Work's Down Under probably come to mind. The songs now reside at the center of a fierce intellectual-property battle raging in the country. The copyright holder of The Kookaburra Song says it's unlawfully sampled in Down Under.

In Russia, Small Businesses Face Challenges

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
President Dmitri Medvedev says Russia's top priority must be the modernization of the economy. But most observers say there are massive political, financial and social obstacles that block the way to reform. Small- and medium-sized businesses are especially affected.

Dubai Tries To Calm Investors, But Concerns Remain

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Most financial markets have shrugged off Dubai World's announcement last week that it needed help repaying its debts. Since the announcement, the conglomerate has moved to restructure some $26 billion of its debt. Outwardly, Dubai is defiant and upbeat, but privately some people are very worried.

Study: Down Syndrome Births Up

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
A new study finds that there has been an increase in the number of children born with Down syndrome. One reason for the increase may be that women wait longer to have children, which increases the chances of a child being born with Down syndrome. Another could be that more families choose not to terminate a pregnancy.

In China, AIDS Stigma Proves Difficult To Eliminate

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
China has managed to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS, but dealing with deep-rooted social stigma is proving much harder. A new report by the UNAIDS program says that 42 percent of AIDS sufferers in China have experienced discrimination because of their condition. World AIDS Day is held annually on Dec. 1 to raise awareness about the disease.

Editorial Note On Profile Of Veteran's Mother

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Editor's Note: Since this story was published, NPR has learned additional information about Nellie Bagley: that she has a criminal record. According to the Union Leader newspaper in Manchester, N.H., Bagley has been convicted twice: once for stealing money from a store where she worked, and most recently 12 years ago for taking money from co-workers by deceiving them that her daughter was ill and saying she needed the money to pay for medical bills. NPR regrets the omission.

Suspect In Police Shootings Shot Dead

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
A day-and-a-half-long manhunt came to an end early Tuesday in Seattle when a police officer shot and killed the suspect in Sunday's killings of four police officers near Tacoma, Wash. Police say more arrests are likely in the case.

Some Democrats Reluctant On Afghan Strategy

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Democratic lawmakers awaiting President Obama's Afghanistan speech Tuesday have quite a dilemma: They want to support the president, but many don't much want to support a troop increase or continued funding for what they consider a no-win quagmire. Will the president's pursuit of the Taliban chase away fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill?

Examining Obama'S Plans For Afghanistan

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
President Obama is gearing up to address the nation Tuesday on how the United States and its allies will proceed in Afghanistan. Michele Norris was among a group of journalists invited to the White House to gain some insight on what Obama will say. She talks to Melissa Block about what she learned.

Film Puts Spotlight On Green Berets

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
The documentary Why We Fight Now tells the story of the Green Berets, the elite Special Forces soldiers whose specialty is counterinsurgency. They're known as the quiet professionals, but a few years ago their commander decided to make a film about them and its message is proving to be timely.

Army Medevac Teams Fight For Afghan Hearts, Minds

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Chief Warrant Officer Jim Drake,a medevac helicopter pilot, flies in the most dangerous conditions to save injured soldiers and Afghans regardless of what side they're on.

Platon's Portraits of Power

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Photographer Platon saw a golden opportunity and seized it. In September, over a five-day period, The New Yorker staff photographer camped out at the United Nations and lured the world's most powerful men and women to pose for him. The result is an impressive display called Portraits of Power.

California Officials Target Big Marijuana Growers

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Since medical marijuana was legalized in California, the illegal side of the business has also exploded. The state is spending millions of dollars to search for and wipe out as much illegal marijuana as they can find. One special agent says the state is targeting the big growers backed by drug cartels of all races, creeds, colors.

Letters: Tiger Woods

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Complaints abound for our coverage of Tiger Woods on Monday. Woods announced that he would not be participating in his own golf tournament because of injuries sustained from his early morning car crash last Friday. That crash has spurred rumors about the golf champion's personal life.

High Court Weighs Student Loan Case

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the case of a young man who finding himself in dire economic straits declared bankruptcy on his debts, which included a student loan. Then, 17 years after a court first approved his bankruptcy, the lender contacted him and said that he still owed them money.

Cool Runnings: Jamaican Seeks Iditarod Glory

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Jamaica and Iditarod are not two things you normally hear together. But Newton Marshall of the Jamaican dogsled team aims to change that. This week, Marshall starts training with three-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey. Mackey says people initially didn't think Marshall had a chance, but he proved everyone wrong.

U.S. Military Prepares To Move Out Of Iraq

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
The U.S. military is preparing for its withdrawal from Iraq, and some equipment is already on the move. The timetable is based on President Obama's mandate to have combat troops out of the country by September, and the military's assessment on whether the country is secure enough after national elections next year.

Obama To Outline Afghan Strategy

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
President Obama announces Tuesday that he is sending 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan over the next six months, administration sources say. At a speech from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Obama is expected to also discuss how long he thinks the U.S. mission will last.

Marijuana Sales Boost Northern California County

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
It's boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County's economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to rope back in the business.

In Seattle, Search Continues For Shooting Suspect

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Police are searching a Seattle neighborhood Monday for the suspect in the shooting deaths of four police officers from a Tacoma, Wash., suburb. Earlier, a SWAT team stormed a house in the area where Maurice Clemmons was thought to be hiding, but he had already escaped.

Senate Weighs Health Care Overhaul

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
The Senate began debate Monday on the Democrats' plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. The measure faces an uphill battle, however, because of a dispute over abortion coverage and a government-run insurance option.

Iran Defies West With Plans For New Nuclear Sites

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Iran says its decision to build 10 more uranium-enrichment plants is a direct response to an IAEA resolution criticizing Iran for secret nuclear activities. Iran may not have the capacity to carry out the plan, but its announcement has prompted talk of new sanctions.

Investors Skittish Amid Dubai Debt Crisis

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Troubles in the emirate of Dubai are making investors nervous around the world. A government-run financial conglomerate wants a time-out on debt payments, stirring fears of another bubble tied to risky bets on real estate. Dubai has invested in huge luxury projects at home and abroad.

U.S. Warns Lenders On Mortgage Foreclosures

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
The Obama administration said Monday it is stepping up pressure on the banking industry to prevent foreclosures. The Treasury Department says it could levy fines on companies that aren't doing enough. The move is an attempt to push the banks to do a better job of implementing the administration's plan to lower payments for homeowners who are in trouble.

Remembering A Gospel Singer And Scholar

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Horace Clarence Boyer had a profound impact on gospel music over the past 50 years. He was one half of the Boyer Brothers, but was best known as one of the first scholars to formally study African-American sacred music. Boyer died in July at age 74.

Bloomberg News Reporter Remembered

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Bloomberg News reporter Mark Pittman died last week at age 52. Although he was not well-known outside Bloomberg, Pittman was a legend inside it. His reporting on credit default swaps suggested the likelihood of a market collapse. Pittman also questioned the financial viability of the pre-crash mortgage culture.

Mom Finds Strength To Fight For Wounded Marine

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Nearly four years ago, Jose Pequeno's Humvee was hit by a grenade in Iraq; he was severely brain damaged. Jose can't talk, walk or eat. But his mother, Nellie Bagley, has stayed by his side and fought for resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs paving the way for other families who may follow.

Listeners Recall First Time On The Internet

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
In the occasional series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Internet, listeners share stories about their first e-mail, Web page and instant message. One listener recalls her first foray into a chat room, another remembers her seventh grade computer class, and a third relives connecting to the Internet from Papua New Guinea.

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