Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'crippling'

Felix Rohatyn's View Of The Financial Crisis

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:56:00 EDT

At age 80, investment banker Felix Rohatyn has weathered many fiscal storms, from playing a key role in restructuring New York City's crippling debt in the 1970s to advising Lehman Brothers in recent years. Rohatyn offers some insight on the current fiscal crisis.

Succession Of Storms Cripples Haiti

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Hurricane Ike is the latest of four storms that have killed more than 300 people, according to Haitian officials. Aid groups are focusing on relief operations as the nation tries to recover from the storms of the past three weeks.

Military Psychologist Helps Troops Combat Fear

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a retired West Point psychology professor, teaches military and police officers how to manage the crippling mental and physical effects of extreme fear. He utilizes a technique called "stress inoculation."

'Marketplace' Report: Actors Strike

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Threats of an actor's strike continue to hang above the entertainment industry, threatening to cripple business that's still recovering from the writer's strike. We examine the potential repercussions of an actor's strike on the economy.

Cyber Attacks in China Target Activists, Journalists

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

While protests related to Tibet and the Olympics have fizzled out on the streets, conflict continues in cyberspace. Recently, Tibetan advocacy groups and China-based foreign journalists have been hit by a wave of sophisticated computer attacks that steal data, cripple Web sites and even monitor what computer users type on their computers. The attacks often come in the form of viruses attached to e-mails skillfully made to look like correspondence from people the recipient knows and trusts.

Federal Reserve Trims Interest Rate Again

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Federal Reserve cuts a key interest rate by a quarter-point amid signs the Fed is wrapping up a rate-cutting spree meant to keep the economy out of a crippling recession. But the Fed's future course will depend on inflation and the weakness of the dollar.

Mortgage Losses Cripple Cleveland-Based Bank

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

National City, a major regional bank with headquarters in Cleveland, has been struggling with subprime mortgage losses. On Monday, the bank announced a huge capital infusion and watched its already depressed stock fall even further. Dan Bobkoff reports from member station WCPN.

U.S. Election: South Africa's View

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:17:00 EST

South Africans have been consumed with crippling nationwide power outages and other issues closer to home, such as a much-condemned racial incident involving four white students and some black university employees. But when asked about the U.S. presidential race, the name they seem most familiar with is that of Barack Obama.

Massive Power Outage Cripples South Florida

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:17:00 EST

A widespread power outage hit South Florida this afternoon, affecting up to three million people at one point. The outages struck the wider Miami area, extending from Boca Raton south to Key West. Disabled traffic lights created problems throughout Miami, and several hospitals switched over to emergency power.

Crash Cripples San Francisco Bay Commutes

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:43:23 EDT

A single accident near the San Francisco Bay bridge has caused a traffic tie-up that could last for months. Early Sunday, a gasoline tanker truck crashed and burned, destroying a crucial freeway interchange. Now commuters are trying to cope with the loss of a major artery.

Home Health Aides Seek Labor Protections

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Home health aides are currently not covered by Labor Department regulations on minimum wage and overtime pay. Employers and states argue that an increase in pay would cripple the industry and greatly affect Medicare and Medicaid costs. The issue has worked its way up to the Supreme Court.

Unrest Leaves Guinea in State of Limbo

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

The West African nation of Guinea has been under a state of emergency for nearly two weeks. A 12-hour curfew is in place. A crippling union-led strike prompted waves of anti-government demonstrations and riots.

Classical Music at a Crossroads

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:09:00 EST

The classical music press has been holding a deathwatch for decades. Why? Low ticket sales, crippling deficits and a slow fade from radio may signal a waning interest in Bach, Beethoven and the rest of the greats. Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts, and American composer John Corigliano talk about whether classical music is in crisis.

Ice Storms Cripple the Midwest

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:00:00 EST

Hundreds of thousands of Midwesterners are without power following a weekend of severe ice storms. Authorities blame the conditions for more than a dozen deaths. The governors of Oklahoma and Missouri have declared states of emergency.

Ohio Political Climate Favors Democrats in 2006

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:00:00 EST

In 2004, Ohio played a big role in the re-election of President Bush. Republicans have held the governorship for 16 consecutive years. But that may change this year. Iraq, scandal and malaise are crippling the GOP in Ohio.

Pesticide Scare Cripples Coke and Pepsi in India

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:00:00 EDT

In India, several states have banned the sale of Coke and Pepsi after a group called The Center for Science and Environment said the soft drinks contain unacceptably high levels of pesticide. The national government of India has said the Center's data is flawed. But the state governments continue to ban the products.

Delphi Asks Judge to Void Labor Contract

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

Delphi, the nation's largest auto-parts supplier, asks a federal bankruptcy judge to void its labor contract with the United Auto Workers Union. The UAW has warned that its members may strike if the judge approves Delphi's request. Delphi is General Motors' biggest supplier and a strike could cripple the struggling auto giant.

Political Infighting Crippling Nassau County Government

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

Defections and infighting have crippled the legislature in Nassau County, a suburb of New York City on Long Island. The battles between Republicans and Democrats have gotten so bad that lawmakers haven't been able to meet all year.

The Business Year in Review

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Fed chief Alan Greenspan is gone; podcasting is here; health care costs are crippling manufacturers; Google is a success story; and big-name executives go to jail. New York Times columnist Joe Nocera reviews the year in business with Linda Wertheimer.

New York Transit Strike Ends, Service Restored

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

New York City's subways rumbled back to life just after midnight, ending a crippling strike against the nation's largest public transportation system. Faced with mounting fines and the rising wrath of millions of commuters, the city transit union sent its members back to work without a new contract.

Delphi Delays Plan to Void Labor Contract

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Auto parts maker Delphi says it will delay for at least a month a plan to ask a bankruptcy judge to void its labor contract with the United Auto Workers Union. Delphi filed for Chapter 11 last month, and any labor strife at the company could quickly cripple General Motors.

Fred L. Soper and Brazil's Alien Invasion

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

In the 1930s, an ambitious young doctor set out to rid Brazil of mosquito that threatened to cripple the continent with malaria. The mosquito's landing in the Americas was billed as more dangerous than a Martian invasion. A look at one of the first global public health collaborations against malaria.

A Night of Terror for Halloween-O-Phobes

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EST

A Night of Terror for Halloween-O-Phobes October 31, 2005 · On this special holiday, humorist Brian Unger goes undercover to reveal the secret life of Halloween-a-phobes -- people with a crippling, often incurable fear of trick-or-treaters who on this night are virtual prisoners in their own homes.

House Approves Revised Endangered Species Act

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The House voted Thursday to rewrite the Endangered Species Act. The bill is designed to give landowners more say in what happens on their property when endangered species live there. Critics say the proposal will cripple efforts to save vanishing species.

Endangered Species Act Faces Major Overhaul

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

A bill before Congress would overhaul the Endangered Species Act. Supporters of the change say the legislation is broken and needs fixing. Critics say the proposal would cripple efforts to save vanishing species. It's the most serious attack on the act in many years.