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Last updated: Friday, February 08 2013 09:27 PM
Chaos Follows Funeral For Slain Leader In Tunisia
Friday, February 08 2013 05:28 PM
Tens of thousands of supporters of Chokhri Belaid, a Tunisian opposition politician who was gunned down this week, jammed a cemetery for his funeral Friday in the capital, Tunis. Youths set fire to cars, and police responded with tear gas.
Court's Swearing Decision Goes In Favor Of N.Y. Man
Friday, February 08 2013 12:38 PM
Police arrested Trevis D. Baker for swearing but New York's highest court threw out the charges. Because the arrest was invalid, the court disallowed a search police conducted after the arrest. Baker walks away with freedom of speech, and no charges for possessing 25 bags of crack.
'Onion' Photo Pokes Fun At Outgoing Energy Secretary
Friday, February 08 2013 12:24 PM
It's a fake story from The Onion with a doctored photo showing Energy Secretary Steven Chu in bed with a solar panel. Chu played along. On Facebook, he said he wouldn't confirm or deny the charges, but clarified his stepping down is unrelated.
Year Of The Snake To Take Over For Year Of The Dragon
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
Skies in many parts of Asia will be lit up with fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Snake. Luxury brands are determined to make the New Year a prosperous one by offering all kinds of serpentine items.
Trombonist Paul Tanner Dies At 95
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
During his career, he played for Glen Miller and the Beach Boys among others. From the Greatest Generation to the Baby Boomers, Tanner's music spanned the ages.
Ex-LAPD Officer, Who Vowed Revenge, Suspected In Murders
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
A manhunt is underway in Southern California for a former LAPD officer considered armed and extremely dangerous. Christopher Dorner is suspected of killing three people. Dorner was fired from the force in 2008 and vowed revenge.
Parts Of Northeast Braced For Record Snowfall
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
A storm poised to dump up to 2 feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond beginning Friday could be one for the record books. Residents scurried to stock up on food and water and road crews readied salt and sand.
Spain's Wind Farms Break Energy Record
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
For the first time, electricity production from Spanish wind mills topped that of nuclear, coal and solar. Spain's location in the south of Europe means it's endowed with lots of sunshine and clear windy skies — which it's put to use becoming a leader in renewable energy.
New Hampshire Wants Voting Oversight To End
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
A conservative public interest group is protesting a deal between New Hampshire and the U.S. Justice Department that would remove the state from special federal oversight. Justice Department officials say the deal is evidence the voting rights laws under Supreme Court challenge work. Conservatives say it's a ploy.
Parishioners Debate Cardinal Mahony's Legacy
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
In Los Angeles, Roman Catholic parishioners are still coming to terms with the release of thousands of pages of church documents detailing clergy sex abuse. The newly public files also reveal how former Archbishop Roger Mahony and other leaders acted to shield accused priests, in some cases assigning them to other states to avoid police.
'Side Effects:' This Thriller Is 'Deliciously Complex'
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
The movie stars Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum. Our critic reviews Side Effects, which director Steven Soderbergh says might be his last.
Do Boeing Engineers Have Enough Leverage To Strike?
Friday, February 08 2013 09:00 AM
Boeing engineers in the Pacific Northwest are voting on whether to authorize a strike. The labor dispute is playing out against a dramatic backdrop. The engineers are needed now more than ever to help fix the batteries on Boeing's flagship 787 Dreamliner.
Close Shave: Asteroid To Buzz Earth Next Week
Friday, February 08 2013 08:35 AM
At its closest approach, the office building-sized asteroid will be only about 17,200 miles above the surface of our planet. That's far nearer to us than the moon, and even closer than some weather and communications satellites. Some people think this near miss should serve as a wake-up call.
Even Without Earmarks, Tax Breaks And Special Deals Fill Bills
Friday, February 08 2013 08:33 AM
Congress likes to say it doesn't do earmarks anymore. And while that may be true, it's also a fact that targeted provisions are still useful in moving legislation — even critical legislation like the bill that pulled Washington back from the fiscal cliff last month.
Federal Aid For Religious Institutions In Murky Waters After Sandy
Friday, February 08 2013 08:29 AM
Houses of worship are still trying to recover from the damage done by the superstorm last fall. The government has encouraged them to apply for aid, but it's not clear whether they'll qualify. For some, even disaster relief would break down the boundary between "church and state."
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.