Latest News from NPR

on:

NCPR is supported by:

 
Hourly Newscast
4 min., 45 sec.

Programs

Latest program rundown

Coming up:

Latest Features:
Obama Tweaks Vision For Terrorism Fight
May 24, 2013 | NPR · President Obama discussed America's counter-terrorism strategy — including the use of drones and the prison at Guantanamo Bay — during an address at the National Defense University on Thursday. He rejected the idea that the country can fight an opened-ended "global war on terror."
 
Political Attacks Ramp Up In Mass. U.S. Senate Race
May 24, 2013 | NPR · In Massachusetts, what's been a relatively lackluster campaign to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry is now heating up. Veteran Democratic congressman Ed Markey is running against a political newcomer, Republican Gabriel Gomez, a businessman and former Navy SEAL. With just four weeks left until the special election, both candidates are stepping up their attacks. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.
 
Documentary Introduces Us To The Man Behind WikiLeaks
May 24, 2013 | NPR · David Greene speaks with filmmaker Alex Gibney about the new documentary "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks."
 

Latest program rundown

Coming up:

Latest Features:
Four Arrested After British Soldier Hacked To Death In London
May 23, 2013 | NPR · The two men charged with killing a British soldier in south London on Wednesday were apparently on a government watch list, raising questions about why authorities were unable to prevent the attack.
Windows Media | MP3 | NPR Player | Add to NPR Player
 
One Of London Attack Suspects Had Troubled Past
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Robert Siegel speaks with Sandra Laville, crime correspondent for The Guardian, about what's known about the suspect in the Woolwich attack in London on Wednesday.
Windows Media | MP3 | NPR Player | Add to NPR Player
 
Obama Pledges To Be More Transparent About Drone Program
May 23, 2013 | NPR · In a major speech on counterterrorism on Thursday, President Obama said the war on terror has changed and U.S. policy must be adjusted. He promised to be more forthcoming about the government's targeted killing program for terrorism suspects, and said he was open to talking to Congress about ways to review the use of weaponized drones. Carrie Johnson talks to Melissa Block about the evolving drone policy.
Windows Media | MP3 | NPR Player | Add to NPR Player
 

Latest Saturday rundown




WE Saturday Feature

AP
Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
Windows Media | MP3 | NPR Player | Add to NPR Player
 

Latest Sunday rundown

WE Sunday Feature

Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
Windows Media | MP3 | NPR Player | Add to NPR Player
 

Latest program rundown

Coming up:

On The Ballot

Shumlin Declared The Winner In Vermont Democratic Gov Primary
Sep 10, 2010 — Seventeen days after the primary, we now have a winner in the Vermont Democratic gubernatorial primary:  It is State Senate President Peter Shumlin.
Comments |
If D.C. Is So Much Better, Then Why Is Mayor Fenty In Trouble?
Sep 10, 2010 — If Washington, D.C., has improved in the four years since Adrian Fenty was elected mayor, then why is he in trouble in Tuesday's primary?  Most polls show him losing to D.C. Council chair Vincent Gray.
Comments |
Is Sen. Murkowski Having Second Thoughts About Getting Back In The Race?
Sep 7, 2010 — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, apparently defeated in her bid for another term in the Aug. 24 GOP primary — she conceded the race last week — may have a change of heart.  She is considering all options, including remaining on the ballot in some way.
Comments |
The Battle For The Senate: A GOP Majority Is Within Reach
Sep 7, 2010 — It's been two months since our last review of the 37 Senate races at stake, and the news is less favorable for the Democrats.  And if the trends continue, the Republicans have a legitimate shot at capturing a majority; they need a net of 10.
Comments |
And The Reason To Vote For You, Gov. Brewer, Is ... Is ... ???
Sep 2, 2010 — Jaw-Dropping Video: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, presumably comfortable in front of an audience, had a brain freeze during her debate with Democratic opponent Terry Goddard.
Comments |
Does A Concession Mean It's Over?
Sep 2, 2010 — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has conceded her primary battle with challenger Joe Miller.  But what if — for argument's sake — the remaining votes all went to Murkowski?  Would she win, even if she conceded?
Comments |
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Concedes In Alaska
Aug 31, 2010 — In a startling turnabout of political fortune, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the odds-on favorite to win another term, has conceded defeat to her Aug. 24 primary rival, Tea Party-backed Joe Miller.
Comments |
Murkowski Gains In Alaska Count, But Will It Be Enough To Beat Miller?
Aug 31, 2010 — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) has picked up some votes in the first day of counting absentees in her stunningly close primary battle with challenger Joe Miller.  But there may not be enough votes out there for her to win in the end.
Comments |
Traficant Makes Ohio Ballot After All
Aug 30, 2010 — James Traficant, the former Ohio Democratic congressman who was expelled in 2002 on corruption charges, now looks like he will make the ballot in his state's 17th Congressional District as an independent.
Comments |
Surprises In La., W.Va. Primaries? Not So Much
Aug 28, 2010 — In the Louisiana Senate primary, GOP incumbent David Vitter will face Rep. Charlie Melancon (D) in November.  In West Virginia, Gov. Joe Manchin won the Democratic primary for the seat long held by Robert Byrd, and will face John Raese (R).
Comments |
more On The Ballot from NPR