Storm Chasers: How Experts Track Storms
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
The storm that tore through parts of Okalahoma City and neighboring areas Monday is being called one of the worst tornadoes in history. David Greene talks to storm chaser Josh Wurman, who is the director of the Center for Severe Weather Research, and he studies tornadoes.
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Massive Tornado Takes Aim At Moore, Oklahoma
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Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
It's been a difficult night for rescuers in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Crews have been digging through what's left of neighborhoods searching for survivors after Monday's deadly tornado.
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Kids Pitch Business Ideas To Warren Buffett
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
The kids competed in "The Secret Millionaire's Club" — an entrepreneurial contest tied to a web and cable series featuring a cartoon Warren Buffett. Thousands competed. Eight of them, ranging from age seven to 16, got to meet Buffett and present their ideas.
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Death Toll Expected To Rise After Monster Twister In Okla.
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., took a direct hit by a massive tornado Monday. Children from the school are among the dozens confirmed dead.
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Senate Debates 5-Year Farm Bill
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
The measure includes farm and food subsidies totaling almost $100 billion. Lawmakers have trimmed more than $2 billion in annual farm spending. The question, though, is whether to trim more.
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliners Take Flight Again
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
A Boeing Dreamliner took off Monday — it was a United Airlines flight from Houston to Chicago. This was the first time the fuel friendly jet was back in U.S. skies in nearly five months. The 787 planes had been grounded since January because of battery problems, which cost United roughly $11 million in revenue.
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Crews In Oklahoma Search For Survivors After Deadly Tornado
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
A massive tornado ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City Monday. In the city of Moore, two elementary schools were destroyed in the twister. The mayor there owns a jewelry store. He and his employees took shelter in a vault.
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Massive Tornado Takes Aim At Moore, Oklahoma
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
It's been a difficult night for rescuers in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Crews have been digging through what's left of neighborhoods searching for survivors after Monday's deadly tornado. At least 51 people died including 20 children, who tried to take shelter in an elementary school. The tornado destroyed the school. Kurt Gwartney of member station KGOU reports.
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The Last Word In Business
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
Steve Inskeep has the Last Word in business.
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How Experts Track Storms
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
David Greene talks to Josh Wurman, who is a storm chaser. He's the director of the Center for Severe Weather Research, and he studies tornadoes.
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Death Toll Expected To Rise After Monster Twister In Oklahoma
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, took a direct hit by a massive tornado Monday. Children from the school are among the 51 people confirmed dead in the Oklahoma City area.
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Senate To Debate Farm Bill
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
Steve Inskeep and David Greene have details on where things stand with the Farm Bill.
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Business News
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Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
David Greene has business news.
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Crew Search For Survivors After Deadly Tornado
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 01:00
David Greene and Steve Inskeep have more on Monday's massive tornado that ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 51 people, according to the state medical examiner's office.
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The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:15
Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.
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After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:09
On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.
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After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:09
On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.
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Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:08
Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.
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Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.
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Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty
NPR Morning Edition -
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 00:01
In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Governor Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.
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