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Last updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 01:31 PM
Washington D.C. Man Advertises For Wedding Date
Friday, May 17 2013 11:25 AM
On Cragslist, he describes himself as "a clean man" with a job and no arrest record, who adds, "I don't like murder." For extra motivation, he promises an open bar.
Theater Lover Takes A Stand Against Annoying Cell Phone
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 AM
Writer Kevin Williamson of the National Review attended a musical in New York. He says a woman was web surfing on her phone, violating theater rules. He tells Gothamist he complained to the woman. She replied, "So don't look." That's when Williamson grabbed her phone and threw it across the theater.
Kiss In 'Bombay Talkies' Breaks New Ground In Bollywood
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian cinema, four famous Bollywood directors have made an anthology movie, Bombay Talkies. Commentator Sandip Roy says one of the shorts is pretty revolutionary because it has a gay protagonist, and what is probably Bollywood's first gay kiss.
Select Young Afghans Chosen As Commandoes In Training
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
From the Afghan capital Kabul, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to Gen, Joseph Dunford, the commander of all U.S. and international forces there. They discuss the challenges of the current situation on the ground, and look ahead to the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014.
After shooting, New Orleans Area Begins To Return To Normal
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
Police in New Orleans have arrested six people in connection with last Sunday's mass shooting at a Mother's Day parade. Two brothers have been charged with 20 counts of attempted murder, for firing guns into a dancing crowd. Four others have been charged with assisting them after the fact.
Obama Names OMB Controller As Acting IRS Commissioner
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
On Thursday, President Obama named Daniel Werfel, 42, acting IRS commissioner. The announcement comes a day after the resignation of Steven Miller, who got caught up in the controversy over the IRS targeting Tea Party groups.
Google Mines Our Data For Future Product Ideas
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
This week in San Francisco, Google held its annual developers conference. It was there that the search industry giant laid out its vision for its future and ours.
Cape Cod Community To Vote On Status Of Wind Turbines
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
In the Cape Cod community of Falmouth, voters will decide if two, town-owned wind turbines will be taken down. Dozens have complained of headaches, insomnia and other issues since the first turbine started spinning in 2010.
And You Thought Your Co-Workers Had Lame Reasons For Absences
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
A British health care company has compiled some real doozies of excuses for missing work. Here are some interesting ones that appeared in The Daily Telegraph: My fish is sick, I've had a hair dye disaster, and a cup of baked beans landed on my big toe.
Weighing Freedom Of The Press Against Public Safety
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
The Justice Department has been scrutinized this week for secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press reporters and editors while investigating the disclosure of a CIA operation to thwart a terrorist attack. Steve Inskeep talks to Floyd Abrams, a leading First Amendment lawyer, about how the Constitution and the law treat press freedom.
'Frances Ha' Is a 'Small Miracle Of A Movie'
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
The new film Frances Ha is a joint creation of star Greta Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach, who co-wrote the screenplay. Morning Edition's reviewer says it is everything an American independent film is supposed to be — an incisive, thoughtful portrait of an original character.
First U.S. Company To Enter Export Market For Natural Gas
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
With supplies high and prices at historic lows, there's debate whether U.S. companies should be allowed to export the gas overseas for a higher price. Many energy companies have applied for government approval to ship liquefied natural gas worldwide. So far, only one company has gotten a license to do that in the past 30 years..
Obama Moves Aggressively Into Damage Control Mode
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
President Obama is in the middle of a series of scandals. But are they serious enough to undermine his second term? Veterans of past Washington scandals assess the potential for political peril, and what the president can do about it.
Dell's 1st Quarter Profits Worse Than Anticipated
Friday, May 17 2013 08:00 AM
A 79 percent drop in earnings — That's what the computer maker reported to investors Thursday. The reason, analysts say, it's harder to sell PCs these days with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets
A Gift Of Life And Friendship After A Family's Loss
Friday, May 17 2013 07:06 AM
In February 2007, Rick Bounds was diagnosed with a serious liver disease and given eight months to live.
About Morning Edition
Morning Edition is your perfect morning companion: gentle, but straightforward, explaining the vagaries of international diplomacy, reporting weather and even recommending the best film in town.