Jan 18th, 2006 · The Supreme Court, ruling in its first abortion case since 2000, reiterates that restrictions on abortion are unconstitutional if they do not provide for an exception to protect the woman's health. But it sends the case back to the lower courts and steers clear of any major new pronouncements.
Dec 16th, 2005 · Charlie had both hands resting on top of the wheel, trying to screw the cap back on the flask, when he caught sight of a police cruiser just behind him to the left, gaining slowly. He quickly gripped the steering wheel with his left hand and lowered the flask in his right, spilling a little bourbon on his pant leg.
Nov 18th, 2005 · A Senate hearing Thursday probed the relationship between the head of a pro-Republican advocacy group and the lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Italia Federici, director of the Council of Republicans for Environmental Advocacy, is accused of doing favors for Abramoff as he was steering money from his clients to her organization.
Feb 9th, 2005 · The board of directors of Hewlett-Packard calls for the resignation of chairman and chief executive Carly Fiorina. Fiorina made a mark as the first woman president, CEO and chairman of a major computer company, and steered HP through its merger with Compaq.
Feb 4th, 2005 · Spooked advertisers are steering their more controversial ads away from the Super Bowl and featuring them online. While the broadcast line-up will include family-friendly spots with patriotic themes and the Muppets, the Internet has become the destination for those seeking edgier advertising.
Feb 3rd, 2005 · It's cold outside and the winter appetite steers the mind to thoughts of stew. NPR's Melissa Block gets some tips for making a fine stew from New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman.
Dec 13th, 2004 · In a growing trend, surgeons are opening their own specialty hospitals. The doctor-owners are steering patients to their facilities -- and away from full-service hospitals that say they need those patients to cover their high costs. Hear NPR's Wade Goodwyn.
Dec 10th, 2004 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Jean Jennings, editor-in-chief of Automobile Magazine, about the potential recall of 600,000 Dodge Durango SUVs and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks. There are government concerns over failures of crucial ball joints in the steering assembly -- but the company insists the vehicles are safe