Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'distance'

Is Blagojevich Scandal A Distraction To Obama...

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has sought to distance himself from the scandal in Illinois involving Governor Rod Blagojevich. But is the scandal affect Obama's transition? At the very least, some say the scandal has become a distraction.

Scandal Scrambles List To Fill Obama's Senate Seat

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:53:00 EST

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's short list to fill Obama's Senate seat was once the hottest place to be for ambitious Illinois politicians. But after Blagojevich's arrest, many of the candidates are trying to distance themselves.

Ill. Politicians Distance Themselves From Blagojevich

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Just a few days ago, some Illinois politicians were jockeying to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. But with Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich facing federal corruption charges, those hopefuls are now trying to avoid the taint of the governor's scandal.

Loved Ones Connect Long Distance With Webcams

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:35:00 EST

Grandmothers and sons and brothers and wives tell NPR stories of using Webcams to connect with their loved ones. Some find comfort during trying times.

John Mellencamp: Heartland Rocker Goes Folk

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST

On Life, Death, Love and Freedom, the iconic heartland rocker John Mellencamp distances himself from his musical brand and makes a turn toward rumbling folk and blues. With the help of producer T-Bone Burnett, they created a whole new textured, acoustic sound.

Obama Transition Team Limits Lobbyists' Roles

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

As Barack Obama's team begins the transition to governing, it is keeping its distance from one group in Washignton. The campaign barred registered lobbyists from making contributions. And now, the transition team has set limits on how deeply lobbyists may be involved.

In A 'Continuous City,' A Meditation On Connection

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:09:00 EST

A new theatrical production ponders how technologies designed to bring us closer can create greater distances between us. Laura Sydell reports.

The Long Trek Of The Bar-Tailed Godwit

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The bar-tailed godwit, a shore bird, has set a new standard for bird migration. A team of scientists recently tracked a godwit as it flew from Alaska to New Zealand — a distance of almost 7,200 miles — for nine days without a rest.

Obama Campaigns In Reliably Red Indiana

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:33:00 EDT

On the morning after his second debate with John McCain, Barack Obama traveled to Indiana. Obama is making a play for the state, which has voted Republican for the past 40 years. Polls show Obama in striking distance and he drew a huge crowd Wednesday.

Ted Stevens Runs For Re-Election From A Distance

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:43:00 EDT

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is facing federal corruption charges in Washington, D.C., while running for another term. Stevens has held onto his Senate seat for four decades with overwhelming support. But this year, he has a significant challenger in the mayor of Anchorage.

Whales Approach New York City

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Scientists say they've recorded whale calls within commuting distance of New York City. Christopher Clark, director of the Bioacoustic Research Program at Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology, shares the program's findings and some of the whale sounds.

McCain Walks Fine Line With Bush Legacy

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:09:00 EDT

As Sen. John McCain prepares to accept the Republican nomination, his challenge is to distance himself from President Bush's failures while holding onto the party's conservative core that still believes in the president.

Developers Improvise As Economy Falters

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:55:00 EDT

Does it still make sense to build homes in the farthest suburbs, as gas prices rise and housing prices fall? Some developers say it does, if they create a different kind of suburb: a township community with stores in walking distance of the houses.

What Does 'Obama Fatigue' Mean...

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Political junkies are waiting with bated breath for vice presidential announcements. Meanwhile, the candidates are carefully shaping and reshaping their public images. We examine the meaning of "Obama fatigue" and why Republican candidate John McCain is so concerned about distancing himself from President Bush.

Airline Service In Smaller Markets Takes Nosedive

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:59:00 EDT

With the price of jet fuel doubling in the past year, airlines are trying to rid themselves of unprofitable routes. Since it's hard to make a profit flying short distances into small and medium-sized airports, some airlines are drastically cutting back service or getting out of those markets altogether.

Artificial Exercise... Scientists Tap Into Endurance

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Could popping a pill turn you into a long-distance runner? Researchers report that they have identified two signaling pathways that are turned on in response to exercise — and that artificially turning those pathways on in mice produced rodents with much greater endurance.

Week In Politics: The Jesse Jackson Incident

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

What is the real root of Rev. Jesse Jackson's rough remarks about Sen. Barack Obama? And why did John McCain distance himself from former Texas senator Phil Gramm after remarks about the U.S. being a "nation of whiners."

Rural Residents Struggle with High Gas Tab

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

How much you're feeling the sting of high gas prices depends in large part on where you live. The people taking the biggest hit live in rural areas where driving long distances is usually unavoidable.

Md. School Board Eyes Nixing Bus Services for Some

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EDT

The Montgomery County, Md., school board is considering doing away with bus services for students who live a certain distance from school in a bid to save fuel costs. Sharon Cox, a school board member, discusses the board's options.

In France, Bush Says Rift Is Not Permanent

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

President Bush gave the keynote address of his current European tour in France today. This is his last scheduled visit to Europe as president. Bush acknowledged that there had been strains in the U.S.-European relationship during his administration but he said the U.S. and Europe had also had disagreements in the past — the Suez Crisis in the 1950s, for example, and the basing of missiles in Europe in the 1980s. "Yet with the distance of time," he said, "we can see these differences for what they were...fleeting disagreements between friends." Before flying to Paris, the president met with the pope at the Vatican.

NASA's Future Spacesuits Are Made for Walking

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:35:00 EDT

NASA picked a company to design and build a new generation of spacesuits — and the first sketches are in. The agency's goal is to make them flexible enough so moon explorers can climb ladders, walk long distances and scramble over rocks on much longer missions.

Songs for Speeding in Summertime

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:44:00 EDT

When driving long distances, the crushing exhaustion and faceless landscapes can fade from memory in a nanosecond when accompanied by the perfect piece of adrenaline-infused music. These five tracks serve that purpose beautifully, so be sure to put them on for those moments when the landmarks are starting to whiz by in a joyously indistinct blur.

Soldier's Mother Bridges Distance with Poetry

Sun, 25 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

When Frances Richey's son deployed to Iraq in 2004, their relationship was strained by their very different views about the war. While her son was gone, Frances Richey wrote poetry about her own experience and her son's. Richey speaks with NPR's Guy Raz about her poems and the bond they helped renew with her son.

Slow but Sure Environmental Progress in Cairo

Sun, 04 May 2008 14:40:00 EDT

A short distance from the new $30 million Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, Egypt, young environmentalists are installing solar hot-water heaters in poor neighborhoods. They're overcoming setbacks — and bridging religious divides — to bring change in a time of environmental upheaval.

North Carolina Voters Assess Obama-Wright Flap

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama used strong words Tuesday in a bid to distance himself from his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. What do black voters in North Carolina think about the issue?