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Goodwill Donation Includes Marijuana

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
An antique jug donated to the Goodwill in Marietta, Ohio, contained more than $1,500 worth of marijuana. The donor who dropped off the jug did it anonymously. The pot was turned over to police, who say they would be happy if the owner came back to claim it.

Furry Photographer Gets Facebook Page

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
A photographer in Austria is making a name for herself with wildlife pictures. Nonja takes photos of life in a Vienna zoo, where she lives. Nonja is an orangutan, and earlier this week she got her own Facebook photo gallery. It already has more than 3,000 fans. Zoo officials say it's not artistic vision that drives Nonja's work her camera doubles as a raisin dispenser.

Season's Readings: Top Picks From Indie Booksellers

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Correspondent Susan Stamberg gathers recommendations for the season's best books from booksellers Rona Brinlee, Daniel Goldin and Lucia Silva. Their selections include comics about philosophy, novels about building families, and a box set that dives into the process of writing.

Saudis Flee Border Fighting With Yemen Rebels

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Saudi Arabia last month launched airstrikes against rebels in neighboring Yemen, who have been fighting against Yemen's central government. The Saudis say the rebels invaded Saudi soil. The rebels claim the Saudis attacked first. At the border between the two countries, there's a camp for Saudis who have been displaced by the fighting.

Comcast Announces NBC Universal Deal

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Comcast, the nation's largest cable provider, is buying a controlling stake in NBC Universal, which has broadcast and cable networks and a movie studio. The deal would make Comcast one of the nation's most powerful players in news and entertainment.

Will 'Transgressions' Hurt Tiger Woods' Brand?

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Golfer Tiger Woods acknowledged unspecified transgressions on his Web site Wednesday. In the statement, Woods wrote that he hasn't been true to his values and the behavior his family deserves. The comments came after an Us Weekly report about an alleged affair with a cocktail waitress.

Senate Panel To Question Fed Chief

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to win approval for a second term. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal tells Renee Montagne that Bernanke is likely to get some tough questions from Senators about the financial crisis. Wessel is the author of the book In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic.

Bernanke Seeks Second Term As Fed Chief

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will appear before the Senate Banking Committee Thursday. He is seeking confirmation for another four years as head of the nation's central bank. Bernanke may find himself under fire for decisions he made during the bank bailout from angry lawmakers who are looking to limit the Fed's powers.

Military Families Tired Of Deployments, Separation

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Georgie Hanlin is the wife of an Army officer in Afghanistan on his sixth deployment. Her husband is a company commander with the Second Infantry Division's Stryker Brigade, which has had dozens of fatalities since deploying in July. Hanlin talks to Renee Montagne about what President Obama's new Afghan strategy might mean for her family.

Administration Touts Afghan Plan To Congress

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Three top administration officials are making the case for how the war in Afghanistan can be won. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Adm. Mike Mullen, the nation's top military officer, are making the rounds on Capitol Hill. Their mission: Sell the president's new strategy for Afghanistan.

Anti-Piracy Group Encourages Workers To Snitch

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
An anti-piracy group made up of companies including Microsoft and Apple is asking workers in London to snitch on their bosses if they see unauthorized software being used in the workplace. The group is offering $30,000. A spokeswoman for the group's British office says the bad economy may help encourage employees to inform on their bosses.

Potholes And Repairs? Boston Has An App For That

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Cities are getting into the business of developing iPhone apps. Boston has created a Citizens Connect app as a way to make a one-touch kvetch about anything from potholes to broken streetlights. Users snap a photo, and the location's coordinates automatically embed in the photo.

Bank Of America To Repay Bailout Funds

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Bank of America says it plans to repay the government bailout funds it received during the credit crisis and after it purchased Merrill Lynch Co. The move would allow Bank of America, which is trying to recruit a new CEO, to free itself from government restrictions on executive pay that come along with bailout funds.

Comcast To Buy Controlling Stake In NBC

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
After months of negotiations, Comcast and General Electric announced a deal Thursday giving Comcast control of NBC Universal. GE wants to sell its TV and entertainment unit so it can concentrate on its core manufacturing businesses.

Jihadist Threat Is Bigger Than Afghanistan

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
One analyst watching the new Afghan strategy with some disappointment is Andrew Bacevich, a foreign policy specialist at Boston University who is a Vietnam veteran and whose son was killed in Iraq. Bacevich tells Steve Inskeep that the jihadist threat is transnational, and the U.S. staying in Afghanistan won't solve the problem.

Californians Are Mixed On Afghan War Strategy

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Across California, political liberals who helped elect President Obama heard him make the case for broadening the war in Afghanistan. They've responded with mixed feelings: radical opposition, disappointment and support. Some say the president's choice was the best one among many bad choices.

Congress Joins Mammography Debate

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Efforts are under way to expand the scope of evidence-based medicine as part of an attempt to rein in health care costs. Congress is still meddling in medical decisions, such as the new guidelines on mammograms. Wednesday's discussions by a House panel on routine mammograms got tangled with the issue of health care overhaul.

Two Restaurants Combine In Tough Economy

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
A breakfast joint and pizzeria in Springfield, Mo., share restaurant space to cut costs. At lunchtime, the aromas of frying bacon and bubbling pizza sauce mingle.

Does Creating Jobs Mean Creating More Debt?

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
The White House is hosting a jobs summit Thursday to collect ideas about how to put people back to work. Since pushing for the stimulus package earlier this year, the president has been hesitant about spending a lot more money to create jobs. He's caught in a tug of war between those worried about rising unemployment and a rising federal deficit.

Jones: Afghan Strategy Is Comprehensive

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
National Security Adviser Jim Jones talks to Steve Inskeep about President Obama's new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. Jones also discusses the implications the plan will have on U.S. goals in the region.

McChrystal: U.S. Forces To Partner With Afghans

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
The top American commander in Afghanistan spent a second day briefing Afghan government officials about how President Obama's new strategy will play out there. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says his main goal is to pair the additional U.S. and NATO troops with Afghan soldiers and police officers. McChrystal says this will speed the handover of the country's security responsibilities to Afghans, which if President Obama has his way, would begin in 18 months.

Denver Initiative Would Create UFO Commission

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Jeff Peckman wants Denver residents to be ready when space aliens arrive. Peckman wants the city to establish a commission that would prepare residents for possible encounters with extraterrestrials. Officials say Peckman has collected enough signatures to put the question of forming that commission on a ballot next year.

Giant Egg Planted In W.Va. Woods Is A Joke

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
The discovery of a very large egg had some West Virginians on the lookout for a very big bird. The egg was discovered in the woods by a hunter. It weighed 4.5 pounds and was about 18 inches around. A local newspaper ran a long story on the mystery egg, which prompted the egg layer to come forward. Herbert Herold confessed that he set the ostrich egg down in the woods as a practical joke.

Kyl Hopes Senate Will Back Afghan Plan Financially

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ) has said he wanted to see how closely President Obama would follow the recommendations of his military commanders. Kyl tells Renee Montagne that he hopes the Senate will be supportive of the funding the president needs to carry out this mission. He adds that Republicans have concerns about the timetable for withdrawing from Afghanistan.

Sen. Chambliss: Obama Right On Troop Buildup

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) has returned from a recent visit to Afghanistan. He tells Steve Inskeep that President Obama made the right decision on the troop buildup. But Chambliss says he disagrees with Obama when it comes to the 18-month timeline to begin drawing down forces.

Notre Dame's Glory Fades Without A Conference

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Notre Dame football has fans all over the country, a network television contract and an independent streak. Unlike most other major college football teams, the university has remained separate from the big conferences. But it's time for Notre Dame to rethink its independence.

Soldiers Say Rules Of Engagement Hinder Them

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
President Obama announced his Afghanistan war strategy during a speech at West Point on Tuesday night. Some soldiers from Fort Campbell, Ky., say they are concerned about how they can battle the Taliban with so much focus on diplomacy. They say U.S. troops have many rules to follow, but the Taliban and al-Qaida do not.

Rep. McGovern Against Timeline, More Troops

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) has been opposed to increasing the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. He says, Sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan will make it 30,000 times harder to get out of this mess. McGovern talks with Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne about the situation in Afghanistan.

GOP Wants To Support The Troops, Not Obama's Plan

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Republicans had accused President Obama of dithering rather than deciding how things should go in Afghanistan. The president took three months and convened many top-level meetings to consider strategy and troop levels. While there is support for the increased troop level, they do not think Obama should have set a timetable for withdrawing.

In Yemen, Animals Among The War's Displaced

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Towns and relief camps in the remote plains of northwestern Yemen are being inundated with families fleeing the country's civil war. The displaced mountain people, along with their precious livestock, are flowing into the area and posing a public health risk.

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