Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'daughter'

Girls' School, Meetings Dominate Obama's Day

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

On his first full day of work in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama sent his two daughters off to their new school before holding closed-door meetings with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, his economic advisers and a bipartisan group of congressional leaders.

Time Photographer Captures Obama Moments

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:05:00 EST

President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle sent their daughters off to the first day of school Monday morning in Washington, D.C. One of the people capturing the intimate moment was Time magazine photographer Callie Shell, who has been snapping photos of Obama since 2006.

Iowa Family Pitches In To Make Profit Off Livestock

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:23:00 EST

Last year, the Griffieons netted $5,000 from the cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys they raise on their farm. Craig Griffieon tends to the cattle, while his wife, LaVon, runs the business side of things. Eldest daughter Autumn says she gets attached to the animals, but the money helps reconcile her feelings.

A Snow-Day Experience That Got Frozen In Time

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:59:00 EST

In January 1951, a massive blizzard hit the southern United States, blanketing the region in ice and snow. At the time, Dr. Jim Fleming was a high school student in Greenwood, Miss. In an interview with his daughter Janetta, he recalls how he spent those snowy days in the Deep South — and how it affected him for years to come.

For The Higgins Clarks, Suspense Is A Family Affair

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:34:00 EST

For Mary and Carol Higgins Clark, the family business is suspense — of the fictional order. The mother and daughter write suspense novels separately, and also team up to write a series of holiday mysteries, most recently Dashing Through the Snow.

Study: Tolerance Can Lower Gay Kids' Suicide Risk

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:02:00 EST

Gay young adults have one of the highest rates of suicide attempts, and kids who are rejected by their parents have the most problems. New research says when a parent is neutral about a son or daughter being gay, or even only mildly critical, that goes a long way in reducing a child's risk.

Next Labor Secretary Said To be Hilda Solis

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Hilda Solis as labor secretary. The Democratic congresswoman was just elected to her fifth term representing heavily Hispanic portions of eastern Los Angeles County and east L.A. She is the daughter of Mexican and Nicaraguan immigrants.

Solis, Kirk Add More Diversity To Obama's Team

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:04:00 EST

Rep. Hilda Solis, the daughter of Latin American immigrants, will be named labor secretary. Ron Kirk, the first black mayor of Dallas, will be nominated as U.S. trade representative.

Obama Unveils Pick For Labor Secretary

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has picked California Congresswoman Hilda Solis as his labor secretary. The Democrat, a daughter of Mexican and Nicaraguan immigrants, has worked closely with immigration and environmental issues.

Is Caroline Kennedy More Than A Household Name...

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:01:00 EST

The daughter of the late John F. Kennedy indicated this week that she'd like to be named to Hillary Clinton's soon-to-open Senate seat. That means convincing Democratic power brokers in upstate New York, as well as Gov. David Paterson, she's up to the job.

'Wishful Drinking' With Carrie Fisher

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:49:00 EST

In a new memoir, Carrie Fisher — actress, novelist and self-described daughter of "Hollywood inbreeding" — writes about her tumultuous life as showbiz royalty. In Wishful Drinking, Fisher discusses her bipolar disorder, addictions and divorce — and still manages to laugh.

A Bent For Building, From Father To Daughter

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:57:00 EST

In some families, a specific talent seems to be passed down through the generations. That could be the case for Ledo Lucietto and his daughter Anne, who share a passion for mechanical engineering.

Mother, Daughter Guilty Of Smuggling Monkey

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:45:00 EST

The baby had a face that only a mother could love. And even then, the mother was a monkey. A Washington state woman was convicted of sneaking a rhesus monkey from Thailand into the United States. Gypsy Lawson got past U.S. Customs by tucking the monkey under her blouse and pretending to be pregnant. The jury also convicted Lawson's traveling companion: her mother. Or as the monkey would presumably refer to her: Grandma.

Joker's Daughter: 'Worm's Head'

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:02:00 EST

Team Love Records describes Joker's Daughter as "folk pop," but the truth is that the collaboration between vocalist and songwriter Helena Costas and famed producer Danger Mouse is hardly typical of that genre. A full-length debut album won't be unveiled until February 2009, but a single, "Worm's Head," has been released as part of a three song EP and offers a glimpse into the eclectic nature of the project.

As Friends, Mother And Daughter Savor The Days

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:08:00 EST

Barbara Cooper has a form of progeria, a genetic disorder that speeds up her body's aging process and causes a shortened life span. But Cooper is 31 — and though her vision long ago began to fail, her mother told her, "You remember your reflection, and that you will always be young in your mind."

Nazi's Daughter Struggles With Her 'Inheritance'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Monika Hertwig, daughter of Nazi Amon Goeth, has spent her life dealing with her father's murderous legacy. James Moll's documentary, Inheritance, tells the story of how Hertwig has reached out to Helen Jonas, one of Goeth's former slaves.

Va. Spiritual Group Mourns Members Killed In India

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:08:00 EST

Alan Scherr, 58, and his daughter Naomi, 13, were shot and killed when gunmen opened fire in the cafe at the Oberoi hotel in Mumbai Wednesday. Twenty-five members of the Synchronicity Foundation — a meditation retreat center in rural Faber, Va. — had traveled to Mumbai for a tour of local ashrams.

Saving For College In Pennsylvania

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

As part of our on-going "Real Economy" series, Alex Cohen talks with Cathy Walker of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Walker struggles to keep her bills paid while looking after her mother. She also worries about helping her teenage daughter save for college.

Public vs. Private Schooling: Is There A Wrong Answer...

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

As the Obama family prepares to transition into the White House, one of the most pressing matters is choosing a school for their two daughters, Sasha and Malia. Mary Lord, of D.C. State Board of Education; Mark Gooden, an education professor and Jay Matthews, education columnist for the Washington Post talk about the sometimes complicated choice between public or private schooling for children.

Military's First Female Four-Star General

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:30:00 EST

The Army now has the first woman four-star general in the history of the American armed forces. Gen. Ann Dunwoody grew up in an Army family — her father served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Now, his daughter will lead the Army Materiel Command.

For Catherine Deneuve, A Chilly Family 'Christmas'

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:17:00 EST

Her five-decade career continues with a dark comedy about a deeply dysfunctional family, gathered for the holidays with baggage in tow. Deneuve talks to Jacki Lyden about her career, her daughter and aging — gracefully, of course.

Radio Comic Part V: Gap Year In A War Zone...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

This week, we are presenting a radio comic strip about the new economy. In part five, a middle class couple experiments with way to enrich their daughter's resume while saving money.

Nigerian-American Says Obama's Path Is Familiar

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Benjamin Ola Akande came to America from Nigeria in his teens to pursue an education. On election night, he wrote a letter to his American-born daughters, reflecting on the the historic moment from the perspective of an African immigrant.

Obama Family Ponders First Pup

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:32:00 EST

In his victory speech Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his daughters they had earned the puppy that had been promised to them at the end of the election. Now, the question is, what kind of dog will the first pup be?

What Type Of Puppy Will The Obama Girls Pick...

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:26:00 EST

When President-elect Barack Obama celebrated his victory on election night, he thanked his family for their patience during his campaign — and promised his young daughters a furry friend to take to the White House. NPR looks at the beloved pets of past presidents.