Mass. Town Spars Over Rocky Marciano Statue
Nov 9th, 2008 · In Brockton, Mass., size does matter. Host Jacki Lyden talks us through the controversy surrounding the size of a proposed Rocky Marciano statue to commemorate the hometown prize fighter.
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Democrats Want Rocky Mountain High, Colorado
Oct 23rd, 2008 · If you're following those election maps, you may have noticed Colorado changed recently from a "toss-up" state to "leaning Democratic." Barack Obama is polling anywhere from four to nine percentage points ahead of John McCain in Colorado.
Charting McCain's Unlikely Rise To Nominee
Sep 4th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain will officially become the Republican nominee Thursday, despite his at times rocky relationship with the party. Though McCain has adopted a more conservative game plan of late, he's still willing to call an audible now and then.
Bargain Hunters Snap Up California Homes
Aug 25th, 2008 · The housing market may be in a downward spiral, but it's a buyer's market for many deal seekers in California. Yet for first-time buyers, the path to home ownership can still be rocky. From member station KXJZ in Sacramento, Steve Milne reports.
U.S. Wins Basketball Gold As Olympics Winds Down
Aug 24th, 2008 · The Beijing Olympics got off to a rocky start with talk about pollution and censorship and fakery at the glittering opening ceremony. But once the games began, transcendent performances by athletes gave the games a big boost. NPR's Frank Langfitt wraps up the Olympics during the closing ceremony.
How To Woo Democrats In Rocky Mountain West
Aug 20th, 2008 · Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama hopes to win traditionally Republican-leaning states like Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada in the upcoming presidential election. That may require softening positions on key issues in the West, like gun control and land use.
Growing Up Young, Homeless, And Gay In New York *
Aug 4th, 2008 · Manny, Julius and Carlos come from different backgrounds, but their stories share a common thread. All three struggle to make a life for themselves as they navigating the rocky waters of adolescence. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with journalist Kai Wright about his book, Drifting Toward Love.
McCain Campaign Targets Rocky Mountain States
Jul 30th, 2008 · Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is back in Colorado on Wednesday; it's his second visit to the state in less than a week. Colorado is expected to be a key battleground in November, along with its Rocky Mountain neighbors Nevada and New Mexico. McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are courting Latino voters — especially those in the Rocky Mountain West.
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