Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'emnew'

Study: Early Repeat C-Sections Puts Babies At Risk

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:31:00 EST

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that elective, repeat C-sections performed earlier than the recommended 39 weeks increases the risk of complications for newborns. Dr. Catherine Spong, co-author of the study, offers her insight.

Crime And Punishment: A Primer

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:55:00 EST

As News & Notes kicks off a month-long series on crime, Farai Chideya gets a primer on crime and punishment from Franklin Zimring, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

James Smith Hoping For Fresh Start In 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:13:00 EST

When we last spoke with News & Notes listener James Smith, he was considering leaving the country in search of work overseas. He offers an update to Farai Chideya.

Moments In 2008 That Kept Us Talking

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

As 2008 ends, Tell Me More revisits some of the year's most memorable headlines. Pamela Gentry, of BET News; Abderrahim Foukara, of Al Jazeera News Channel; Marcus Mabry, of the New York Times and NPR's Ken Rudin reflect on a broad range of defining events in 2008 — from a heated White House race to a domestic financial meltdown.

Toyota Warns Of Rare Operating Loss

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:29:00 EST

Automaker Toyota has announced its first operating loss since 1938. The company cited a severe drop in demand for its cars, especially in the U.S., which accounts for one-third of its vehicle sales. New York Times senior correspondent offers her insight.

A Food Guide For Grounded Air Travelers

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:25:00 EST

Snow has buried much of the country over the past few days — and it's causing major delays at airports, especially in the Northeast. If you're stuck in one of those airports, New York Times writer Matt Gross has some ideas on how to stay nourished — be it great sushi at New York's JFK, or budget Ethiopian food just outside the Atlanta airport.

Sen. Specter Apologizes For Telling Polish Jokes

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:44:00 EST

Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania says he's sorry for the Polish jokes he told at a luncheon in New York. He was giving a little speech, so he tried to lighten the mood with some jokes. After the New York Post reported his jokes, Specter apologized to Polish groups. The Senator says the jokes went over the line of good taste.

Revenue Decline Forces Cuts At NPR

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Because of a sharp drop in corporate underwriting, National Public Radio has announced the elimination of 64 filled and 21 unfilled positions as part of cuts throughout the organization. Two shows, News & Notes and Day to Day, were canceled.

NPR Cuts Jobs, Cancels Programs

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

National Public Radio has announced the elimination of 64 filled and 21 unfilled positions as part of cuts throughout the organization. Two shows, News & Notes and Day to Day, were canceled.

NPR Announces Cuts To Staff, Programs

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:56:00 EST

Two national programs — News and Notes and Day to Day — will end, as 64 employees lost their jobs. Announcing the cuts, NPR's interim President and CEO Dennis Haarsager wrote, "A sharp drop in our current and projected corporate underwriting has compelled us to reduce expenses immediately."

Corporate Lay-Off Announcements Keep Coming

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:33:00 EST

Yesterday, the media conglomerate Tribune Company filed for bankruptcy. Then, Anheuser-Busch said it would cut 1,400 jobs. Meanwhile, Congress is getting closer to a $15 billion rescue package for Detroit automakers. Farai Chideya speaks with Marcus Mabry of the New York Times.

Living In A Multicultural America

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:37:00 EST

The signs of a multicultural America are everywhere, as the nation grows more diverse every day. Today, News & Notes kicks off its month-long series on multiculturalism. What does it mean to be multicultural? Is America really a melting pot of cultures or do our differences keep us apart?

Paper Steals Empire State Building

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:46:00 EST

It took just 90 minutes for journalists at the New York Daily News to "steal" the Empire State Building. As part of an investigation into mortgage fraud, the journalists transferred the building's ownership deed with a forged notary stamp. The buyer? Nelots Properties. Netlots reads "stolen" backwards. Fay Wray — star of the original King Kong movie — was listed as a witness. The paper fessed up and returned the landmark building the next day.

How Are You Spending Thanksgiving...

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

News & Notes hits the streets of Los Angeles and gets answers to the question: "What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year?"

Holder May Have Had Bigger Role In Rich Pardon

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Eric Holder, president-elect Barack Obama's reported pick for attorney general, had a bigger role than previously disclosed in the pardon for Marc Rich by President Clinton. George Lardner, the author of an op-ed piece in Saturday's New York Times about Holder's role in the pardon, offers his insight.

Who's To Blame For The Financial Meltdown...

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Wall Street is in a major crisis and nobody wants to take responsibility. So where did the economic collapse begin? New Yorker Magazine reporter John Cassidy discusses the anatomy of the financial collapse.

'The Obama Effect' Prompts Europeans To Confront Racism

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama's historic win is the source of much discussion overseas. Many Europeans hope that the election of an African American president in the US will spur their own countries to re-examine their own racial dynamics. Steven Erlanger, New York Times' Paris Bureau Chief, and author Mely Kiyak explain the phenomenon of "The Obama Effect."

Clive Barnes, A Critic's Critic

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Arts critic Clive Barnes died Wednesday. During the 1960s and 1970s, the British-born Barnes exercised significant influence over New York theater and dance as a critic for The New York Times. He became a New York Post critic in 1978.

Can Power Be Effectively Shared In Congo...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

U.N. negotiators are trying to bring about a power-sharing arrangement in Congo involving support from neighboring countries. Madeleine Brand talks to New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman about the deteriorating situation in the African country.

Volunteers Distribute Spoof Of Gray Lady

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:40:00 EST

People who complain the news is too negative got a break Wednesday. Volunteers across the country handed out more than a million copies of a paper that looked a lot like The New York Times. The front page proclaimed: Iraq War Ends! Articles said global warming was fixed and public universities would be free. The people behind the stunt include three New York Times staffers. They will remain anonymous so they don't get fired for spoofing the Gray Lady.

NPR Taps NYTimes.com's Schiller As New CEO

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Vivian Schiller, currently senior vice president and general manager of the New York Times Web site, will take the reins at a challenging time, says NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. He explains why Schiller is qualified to solve the riddles that face NPR.

As Economy Struggles, Experts Look to Obama

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

The economy continues to dominate news. The Department of Labor recently reported that Americans continued to lose jobs in October. And just yesterday, electronics giant Circuit City filed for bankruptcy. Money coach Alvin Hall is joined by Marcus Mabry and Jackie Calmes of the New York Times for an update on the economy and President-elect Obama's plans to boost it.

Harry Belafonte Remembers Miriam Makeba

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Singer Miriam Makeba is a woman whose influence extends far beyond the world of music. Fans called her "Mama Africa," the South African apartheid government banned her albums and exiled her, and Black Panther Stokely Carmichael chose her as his wife. Makeba died this week at age 76. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Harry Belafonte about the passing of the South African singer, and we revisit a News & Notes interview with Makeba herself.

Black Voters React To Obama Victory

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:28:00 EST

African-American voters — both Republicans and Democrats — from around the country tell News & Notes what change they are hoping for in an Obama presidency. How will things be different in black America? Have high expectations set the stage for a letdown?

Economic Rot Spreads To Work Force

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:55:00 EST

The tumult on Wall Street is turning into a steady stream of layoffs and cutbacks across America. New York Times economic correspondent Louis Uchitelle, author of The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences, talks about what it means for workers.