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Last Updated: February 10, 2010 06:19 am
Police: Drunk Man Takes Ambulance, Patient Inside
February 10, 2010 06:19 am
Authorities say a man at a Wisconsin ski area had a little too much to drink. He saw an ambulance in a parking lot with the keys inside and took it for a joy ride. Apparently he did not notice the paramedics in the back treating a patient. He managed to drive around the parking lot before he was stopped.
Golden Retriever Saves 3 From Florida House Fire
February 10, 2010 06:12 am
In Lake Worth, Fla., Bubba became the latest canine hero when his insistent barking saved a home's sleeping occupants. Everyone woke up and got out in time but the fire destroyed the house. They have an idea of what caused the fire: The cat may have knocked over a candle.
Anthem Asked To Justify Insurance Rate Hike
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
An investigation in California over dramatic health insurance increases is spurring a federal inquiry. Two congressional committees have asked executives from WellPoint, the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross of California, to explain why the company is raising premiums by as much as 39 percent for some customers.
Snow Storms Wallops Southwest Airlines
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
As parts of the Midwest and Atlantic Coast got pounded by winter storms, lots of things came to a halt. One of them was commercial air service. Southwest Airlines had to cancel most of its flights in the areas hardest hit by the weather. A company spokesman say they have learned the hard way not to leave planes parked at an airport in a storm's path.
Me Couch Su Couch
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
A Web site is helping couch potatoes on a tight budget find another couch around the world, where they can sleep for free instead of paying for a hotel room. The Web site is couchsurfing.org.
New Diagnosis Proposed For Kids Labeled 'Bipolar'
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
The American Psychiatric Association has released the list of mental disorders that it intends to publish in its new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The DSM describes the different mental disorders recognized by modern psychiatry. One big change could affect kids diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A new diagnosis, Temper Dysregulation Disorder, is preferred.
Jobs May Entice Taliban To Lay Down Their Weapons
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
The path to peace in Afghanistan will inevitably include talking with the enemy. Afghan leaders are pushing plans to reconcile with the Taliban and bring them into the political process. Michael Semple, a fellow at Harvard's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, explains to Renee Montagne how he hopes — village by village — local development and jobs programs will entice Taliban fighters to switch sides.
NATO, Afghan Troops To Launch Offensive In Marja
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
Marines in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province are gearing up for a major offensive against a Taliban stronghold. The target is the town of Marja. As militants have been pushed out of other areas, they've flocked to Marja. Residents have been warned for weeks now that the fight is coming to them.
Arizona Jaguar Symbolizes Hope, Controversy
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
Wild jaguars were thought to have been killed-off in the United States, until an Arizona rancher saw one 14 years ago. The lone jaguar became a symbol of hope. More recently, when it died, it became a symbol of controversy. The Fish and Wildlife Service has been ordered to put together a plan to bring the hemisphere's largest cat back to the Southwest.
Washington Deep Freeze: Senate Partisanship
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
Federal government offices in Washington are closed for the third straight day because of bad weather. But the deep snow did not stop the U.S. Senate from trying to do business Tuesday. Still, the day's events showed that for lawmakers, getting to work in a nearly paralyzed city is one thing; digging themselves out of entrenched partisanship is quite another.
Greek Unions Strike Against Austerity Plan
February 10, 2010 04:00 am
The Greek government is under pressure to get its financial house in order. Officials have announced austerity plans that include freezing the pay of civil servants, increasing taxes and raising the retirement age. Farmers have been protesting for weeks. Civil servants began a 24-hour strike that shut down government services and grounded flights.
Tina Brown's Must-Click List: Bad Things Edition
February 10, 2010 12:20 am
The editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast returns to Morning Edition for one of her regular conversations with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the books and articles that have caught her eye lately. On the list this time: "America the Miserable," overlong newspaper articles, and a political wife's memoir.
Figure Skating: The Olympics' Broken Sport
February 10, 2010 12:02 am
Not long ago, figure skating was beset by spats among skaters and alleged corruption among judges. A new scoring system was meant to solve those problems. But instead, the complex ratings bewilder fans — and may be taking the soul out of the sport.
Mexico Suffers As U.S. Economy Struggles
February 10, 2010 12:00 am
The lagging U.S. economy continues to take its toll on Mexican migrant workers, who are sending less money home — 16 percent less in 2009. The decrease in remittances is affecting the economies of many Mexican states, especially rural areas. In Hidalgo, abandoned houses and half-finished projects reflect the downturn.
$7.2 Billion For Broadband Is Largely Unallocated
February 10, 2010 12:00 am
The stimulus package includes $7.2 billion to extend broadband Internet access to parts of the country where it's not widely available. The government has given out just a fraction of that money so far — and some applicants for the funding say major telecom companies are trying to get in the way.
