A collection of stories tagged 'edging' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:56:10 EST The House is edging closer toward a final vote on the $700 billion financial rescue package it rejected Monday. What are the chances it will pass? We examine the latest developments in the critical bill. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/56778 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95340944&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT Poll numbers out this week show that Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are pretty much neck-and-neck. Analyst Juan Williams explains that one reason is that McCain is edging up in white working class votes http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/54271 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93632984&ft=1&f=1012 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has been ranked by one magazine as the most liberal senator in Congress. Obama this week made statements that may indicate he is trying to moderate his image. Is Obama moving more toward the center to better compete with Republican John McCain in the fall presidential election? http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51699 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955621&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT Halfway through the basketball season, the Celtics are nearly unstoppable. They won again Friday night, edging out Minnesota 88-86. But their 38-9 record will be tested again Sunday against the World Champion San Antonio Spurs. Scott Simon talks hoops with Howard Bryant, senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/45040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18842025&ft=1&f=1051 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:22:00 EST Arizona Sen. John McCain won the South Carolina GOP primary on Saturday, edging out former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in a tight race in a state that effectively ended his presidential bid eight years ago. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/44270 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18262716&ft=1&f=1001 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:49:00 EST With the New Hampshire primary a day away, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is edging out Hillary Clinton. His surprising victory deals a blow to the other leading candidates but they pledge to press onward. Clinton has the money to keep going. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/43724 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17894676&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:44:00 EST Energy prices continued to soar in 2007, with oil edging toward $100 a barrel. Economists are increasingly convinced that high prices are here to stay. Energy demand from the developed and developing world is outstripping new sources of oil. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/43444 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17680949&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:15:00 EST As America's Latino population surges across the country, so do the ranks of roving street vendors selling Mexican food. In some communities, they're edging out sit-down restaurants. That's creating conflict in Salinas, Calif. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/37719 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12453907 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:51:00 EDT Asian carp, an invasive species, are making their way up the Mississippi River and its tributaries, edging out native fish along the way. Faced with dwindling supplies of their old catch, some commercial fishermen are shifting course: They're now cruising for carp. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/21386 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5542199 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:56:00 EDT Madeleine Brand talks to Bob Moon of Marketplace about news that mortgage rates have reached a four-month high. The rise in rates is driving down applications for home mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, and economists are seeing home sales and construction edging off their peaks. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/8488 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4794013 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT The Westminster Kennel Club crowned a new top dog on Tuesday night in New York. Carlee, a German shorthaired pointer, earned the coveted Best in Show title, edging out a Norwich terrier and a Welsh corgi. NPR's Mike Pesca examines the debate over the value of beauty in today's society by looking through the lens of a dog show. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/7408 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4501658 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST