News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2012 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 Citibank Receives OK To Issue Credit Cards In China Citi, which expects to issue its first card this year, will become the first U.S.--based bank to issue its own credit cards in the country. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146474814/citi-receives-ok-to-issue-credit-cards-in-china?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146474814/citi-receives-ok-to-issue-credit-cards-in-china?ft=1&f=1001 Citi, which expects to issue its first card this year, will become the first U.S.--based bank to issue its own credit cards in the country.

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]]> 'Prop 8' Ruling Expected Tuesday; California Measure Banned Gay Marriage The ban was struck down as unconstitutional more than a year ago. Whichever way the appeals court rules, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court for the final decision. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146474139/prop-8-ruling-expected-tuesday-california-measure-banned-gay-marriage?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146474139/prop-8-ruling-expected-tuesday-california-measure-banned-gay-marriage?ft=1&f=1001 The ban was struck down as unconstitutional more than a year ago. Whichever way the appeals court rules, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court for the final decision.

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]]> Secondhand Smoke An Unwelcome Passenger In Cars With Kids About 1 in 5 nonsmoking kids in middle and high school reported sharing a car with a smoker. The researcher say the survey, which included responses from thousands of students, give an accurate snapshot of what's happening across the country. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/06/146466655/secondhand-smoke-an-unwelcome-passenger-in-cars-with-kids?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/06/146466655/secondhand-smoke-an-unwelcome-passenger-in-cars-with-kids?ft=1&f=1001 About 1 in 5 nonsmoking kids in middle and high school reported sharing a car with a smoker. The researcher say the survey, which included responses from thousands of students, give an accurate snapshot of what's happening across the country.

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]]> 'Boston Globe' Offers Small Consolation To Patriots' Fans It was a small throw-away line in the front page of its special section. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146472651/boston-globe-offers-small-consolation-to-patriots-fans?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146472651/boston-globe-offers-small-consolation-to-patriots-fans?ft=1&f=1001 It was a small throw-away line in the front page of its special section.

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]]> 'What If?' Moments Stand Out In Story Of Father Who Killed Himself And Sons "I'm sorry, goodbye," Josh Powell wrote in an email to his attorney just before he apparently ignited an explosive fire Sunday in Graham, Wash., that took not just his life but those of his 5- and 7-year-old sons. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146470346/what-if-moments-stand-out-in-story-of-father-who-killed-himself-and-sons?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146470346/what-if-moments-stand-out-in-story-of-father-who-killed-himself-and-sons?ft=1&f=1001 "I'm sorry, goodbye," Josh Powell wrote in an email to his attorney just before he apparently ignited an explosive fire Sunday in Graham, Wash., that took not just his life but those of his 5- and 7-year-old sons.

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]]> Court Strips Contador Of 2010 Tour De France Victory The court said Contador had likely intentionally taken performance enhancing drugs. Contador has argued that he ingested clenbuterol when he ate a contaminated steak. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146467704/court-strips-contador-of-2010-tour-de-france-victory?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146467704/court-strips-contador-of-2010-tour-de-france-victory?ft=1&f=1001 The court said Contador had likely intentionally taken performance enhancing drugs. Contador has argued that he ingested clenbuterol when he ate a contaminated steak.

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]]> Obama Signs Order Extending Sanctions To Property Of Iranian Government The order accuses Iran of using "deceptive practices ... to conceal transactions of sanctioned parties" and says there is an "unacceptable risk posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities." Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146467106/obama-signs-order-extending-sanctions-to-property-of-iranian-government?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146467106/obama-signs-order-extending-sanctions-to-property-of-iranian-government?ft=1&f=1001 The order accuses Iran of using "deceptive practices ... to conceal transactions of sanctioned parties" and says there is an "unacceptable risk posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities."

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]]> U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran President Obama says the sanctions on Iran's Central Bank are warranted because of its "deceptive practices." The new measures come as the White House tries both to pressure Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and dissuade Israel from launching a unilateral strike on Iran. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146466408/u-s-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-iran?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146466408/u-s-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-iran?ft=1&f=1001 President Obama says the sanctions on Iran's Central Bank are warranted because of its "deceptive practices." The new measures come as the White House tries both to pressure Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and dissuade Israel from launching a unilateral strike on Iran.

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]]> Verizon To Set Up Streaming Service With Redbox Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks. Verizon and Coinstar Inc., Redbox's parent, say the service will be national and available to non-Verizon customers as well. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146465548/verizon-to-set-up-streaming-service-with-redbox?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146465548/verizon-to-set-up-streaming-service-with-redbox?ft=1&f=1001 Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks. Verizon and Coinstar Inc., Redbox's parent, say the service will be national and available to non-Verizon customers as well.

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]]> M.I.A.'s Flip Of The Finger: Big Deal Or Not? The singer flipped the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show. It's a gesture that seems to be seen more and more often. Should we be upset that it got on national TV? Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146462418/m-i-a-s-flip-of-the-finger-big-deal-or-not?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146462418/m-i-a-s-flip-of-the-finger-big-deal-or-not?ft=1&f=1001 The singer flipped the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show. It's a gesture that seems to be seen more and more often. Should we be upset that it got on national TV?

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]]> Top Stories: Deadly Day In Syria; Americans To Be Charged In Egypt Also: Deal reportedly close on aid for homeowners; M.I.A.'s Super Bowl obscenity; Contador stripped of his Tour de France title. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146461440/top-stories-deadly-day-in-syria-americans-to-be-charged-in-egypt?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146461440/top-stories-deadly-day-in-syria-americans-to-be-charged-in-egypt?ft=1&f=1001 Also: Deal reportedly close on aid for homeowners; M.I.A.'s Super Bowl obscenity; Contador stripped of his Tour de France title.

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]]> Release Americans 'Immediately,' Ambassador Rice Tells Egypt "These Americans have done absolutely nothing wrong," U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice says. Nineteen U.S. citizens are being prevented from leaving Egypt, which says it will charge them with aiding opposition groups. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146459744/release-americans-immediately-ambassador-rice-tells-egypt?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146459744/release-americans-immediately-ambassador-rice-tells-egypt?ft=1&f=1001 "These Americans have done absolutely nothing wrong," U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice says. Nineteen U.S. citizens are being prevented from leaving Egypt, which says it will charge them with aiding opposition groups.

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]]> Georgia's Top Court Overturns Assisted Suicide Limits The unanimous ruling by the state Supreme Court concludes a 1994 state law "restricts speech in violation of the free speech clauses" of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. The ruling could help reshape the state's end-of-life policy. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146459538/georgia-s-top-court-overturns-assisted-suicide-limits?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146459538/georgia-s-top-court-overturns-assisted-suicide-limits?ft=1&f=1001 The unanimous ruling by the state Supreme Court concludes a 1994 state law "restricts speech in violation of the free speech clauses" of the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. The ruling could help reshape the state's end-of-life policy.

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]]> Poll Gives Obama 'Clear Edge' Over Romney The latest <em>Washington Post</em>/ABC News survey gives the president a nine point lead over the former Massachusetts governor, who is ahead of his rivals in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146458641/poll-gives-obama-clear-edge-over-romney?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146458641/poll-gives-obama-clear-edge-over-romney?ft=1&f=1001 The latest Washington Post/ABC News survey gives the president a nine point lead over the former Massachusetts governor, who is ahead of his rivals in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

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]]> Eli Has Two Rings, Peyton Has One; Time For Little 'Bro To Get More Respect? And speaking of the Super Bowl, did you catch the obscene gesture by singer M.I.A. during the halftime show? We missed it, but so did the person with a finger on the button that would have blurred the offending finger on TV. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146457228/eli-has-two-rings-peyton-has-one-time-for-little-bro-to-get-more-respect?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146457228/eli-has-two-rings-peyton-has-one-time-for-little-bro-to-get-more-respect?ft=1&f=1001 And speaking of the Super Bowl, did you catch the obscene gesture by singer M.I.A. during the halftime show? We missed it, but so did the person with a finger on the button that would have blurred the offending finger on TV.

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