Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'escaped'

Runaway Poodle Escapes Aiport Kennel

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:14:00 EDT

There are many reasons planes can get stuck on airport runways. Add to them: a poodle on the run. That would be Choochy. She evaded authorities at Boston's Logan International Airport for 17 hours. Choochy escaped her kennel Saturday as it was being unloaded after a flight from Detroit. The dog ran in circles chased by several vans, and in turn delayed at least eight flights. Choochy was finally caught Sunday and reunited with her family.

Death Of An Allegory

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:49:00 EDT

Maybe there is some symbolism for Wall Street in this business story. Police in New York say a young bull escaped and was running free on the streets of Queens. Sadly, the bull died Wednesday. With all the bear market headlines this week, Wall Street traders could surely use every bull that's out there.

Putin Wields Tranquilizer Gun At Escaped Tiger

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was out with a group of wildlife specialists — and a camera crew — to see an Amur tiger, the world's biggest cat, trapped by researchers. When the tiger escaped, Putin grabbed a tranquilizer gun and quickly shot and sedated the tiger. His heroic deed — he saved the day and the television crew — was the top story on the evening news.

Delays Costly In Courthouse Slaying Suspect's Trial

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The trial of Brian Nichols, the man accused of killing four people while escaping from a Georgia county jail in 2005, resumes Thursday. Many people thought his case should have been wrapped up long ago. But Georgia's defense fund ran out of money — making the trial run into a number of delays.

'Beautiful Struggle' a Memoir of City Streets

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT

In The Beautiful Struggle Ta-Nehisi Coates writes about growing up in West Baltimore and escaping the temptations of the city's streets. His memoir explains two very different kinds of knowledge — the language of the corner and the political consciousness taught to him by his father.

On Reality TV, Less Sleep Means More Drama

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:49:00 EDT

Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of some reality TV producers, who deny contestants sleep in an effort to kick up televised drama.

USS Cole Suspects Roam Free

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

It's been nearly eight years since al-Qaida's bombing of the USS Cole killed 17 sailors. Now, everyone convicted in the terrorist attack has escaped or been freed from prison. We examine how courts in Yemen have complicated U.S. efforts to prosecute the defendants.

A Sudanese 'Warchild' All Grown Up

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:21:00 EDT

At the tender age of eight, Emmanuel Jal was recruited into the Sudan People's Liberation Army as a child soldier. He later escaped and is now making music about his experiences.

Afghan President Escapes Assassination Attempt

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai escaped unhurt Sunday from an assassination attempt by Taliban fighters. Three people were killed in the assassination attempt, which occurred at an official celebration in the country's capital.

Employers Escaping Charges in Immigration Raids

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Two years ago, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new strategy for immigration enforcement. It said it would start bringing criminal charges against companies that employ illegal workers. Since then, there's been a dramatic increase in raids on businesses, but few prosecutions against employers.

A Family's Tale of Escaping Foreclosure

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:22:00 EDT

NPR first profiled the Pomales family last summer as they were fighting to save their home from foreclosure. They've found a way to keep their home by striking a deal with their lender. Many others aren't so lucky.

'Iron Man'

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14:00 EDT

Tony Stark, billionaire weapons inventor, is kidnapped and forced to build a deadly device in Iron Man. He turns the tables, however, building himself a heavily armored suit, escaping his captors and rushing to save the world.

Mugabe Faces Strong Challenge in Zimbabwe Vote

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The southern African nation of Zimbabwe has had only one leader since escaping white minority rule 28 years ago: Robert Mugabe. But he faces a serious threat in Saturday's elections. The two strongest challengers accuse him of wrecking the country's economy.

Highway Wreck Frees Millions of Bees

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Millions of honey bees escaped from an overturned trailer Sunday south of Sacramento, Calif. Local beekeepers were called in to contain the mess, with painful consequences for many.

Escaping Credit Card Debt

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:18:00 EST

Millions of Americans are stuck with loads of credit card debt. We talk to a woman, overwhelmed with credit card debt, about how increased rates are affecting her budget.

E. Timor's Leader Wounded in Coup Attempt

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

East Timor's president, Jose Ramos-Horta, is hospitalized after being shot in the stomach at his home during a coup attempt. The nation's prime minister escaped injury in an attack on his motorcade.

Long-Awaited Fallujah Rebuilding Shows Promise

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:08:00 EST

In 2004, the battle for Fallujah came at a huge cost. Many of the al-Qaida militants escaped to fight another day, and Fallujah was largely destroyed. The United States had promised that reconstruction would begin immediately. It didn't. But it is happening now.

Beyond the Bars at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:56:00 EST

Zoos have been in the national spotlight since a tiger escaped and killed a teen in San Francisco. Reporter Thomas French spent four years chronicling life at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Fla., which was once regarded as one of the worst zoos in the U.S.

Christmas Tiger Attack Shutters San Francisco Zoo

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:48:00 EST

The San Francisco Zoo was closed Wednesday as police swept the zoo grounds after a tiger escaped Christmas Day, killing a 17-year-old and mauling two others. The Siberian tiger was shot and killed by police officers.

A Brutal, British Mystery Novel for Boxing Day

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

Writer Jonathan Hayes was escaping a painfully dull Boxing Day dinner when he was introduced to Dorothy Sayers' The Nine Tailors for the first time. Hayes says Sayers helped nudge the English mystery novel out of the drawing room and into the real world.

Escaped Zoo Tiger Kills One Man, Mauls Two Others

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:48:00 EST

Investigators are trying to determine how a Siberian tiger escaped its enclosure at the San Francisco zoo on Christmas Day. Zoo officials are still uncertain how long the tiger, which last year badly mauled a zookeeper, got loose before it was finally shot dead.

Escaped Convicts Leave Thank You Note

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST

A breakout from the Union County jail in New Jersey is straight out of the movies. Two inmates loosen the mortar around a 16-inch cinderblock and wriggle through the wall. They left a note reading: "Thank you. You're a pal. Happy Holidays." They signed it with a smiley face.

Escaped 'Cole' Bomber Found in Yemen

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:33:00 EDT

The man convicted for the 2001 bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, which killed 17 American soldiers and wounded 39 others, has resurfaced in Yemen after he and more than 20 others escaped from prison. Newsweek's Michael Isikoff says all signs indicate that the United States is powerless to force the Yemeni government to put Jamal al-Badawi back on death row.

Bhutto Escapes Death on Return to Pakistan

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:21:00 EDT

In Pakistan this week, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto narrowly escaped death after her convoy was bombed during her homecoming celebration.

Atlanta Shooting Suspect to Use Insanity Defense

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:15:00 EDT

Jury selection begins in Atlanta in the trial of Brian Nichols, the man charged with killing four people as he escaped from the Fulton County Court House in March 2005. Nichols' attorneys said they would raise the insanity defense.