Jun 25th, 2008 · Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., is facing a tough re-election challenge in November. He says he's supporting John McCain for president, but in a new campaign ad he touts his achievements working across the aisle with a certain Democrat: Barack Obama.
Jan 22nd, 2006 · Federal prosecutors recently announced the indictments of 11 people in an "eco-terrorism" arson conspiracy dating to 1996. Prosecutors say the group was responsible for 17 arson attacks in the West. Hear NPR's Debbie Elliott and Bryan Denson of The Oregonian in Portland, Ore.
Sep 21st, 2005 · To make a uranium-based weapon, technicians have to take uranium ore and extract certain rare types of atoms. One tool that does that is a centrifuge: a metal tube that spins at nearly the speed of sound. Hear a history of the high-speed gas centrifuge.
Dec 10th, 2004 · Longer than three football fields, freighters ply the Great Lakes hauling iron ore, coal, stone and a crew of hard-working men who consider the skill of the cook before signing up for duty. Hidden Kitchens explores life and food aboard the Great Lakes freighters.