Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'extraordinary'

Economic Crisis Hits Chelyabinsk's Early Growth

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:19:00 EST

Ten years ago, the factories of Chelyabinsk were almost at a standstill. Then prices for raw materials and metal began to rise, which fueled extraordinary growth. Now factories and businesses have started cutting back again.

Court To Hear Extraordinary Rendition Case

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

An appeals court has agreed to hear the case of Canadian citizen Maher Arar, who was arrested in New York and sent to Syria to be tortured. Arar is pursuing a federal lawsuit charging the U.S. government violated his right to due process.

Obama: How Did He Get Here...

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:32:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has followed an extraordinary path that lifted him from the category of "flash in the pan" first-term senator to the Oval Office in less than four years. His well-organized campaign always seemed to know how to respond to crisis.

Obama's Grandmother Dies Before Election Day

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Barack Obama's maternal grandmother has died of cancer in Hawaii. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86. The Democratic presidential nominee says Dunham was the cornerstone of the family and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility.

Fed Chairman To Lawmakers: Pass Bailout Quickly

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:14:00 EDT

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Wednesday that global financial markets are under "extraordinary stress" that could have dire repercussions for a weakened U.S. economy. But congressional leaders have balked at the government's proposed $700 billion plan to bail out financial institutions by buying up bad loans.

Jane Mayer: The Dangers Of Extraordinary Rendition

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:08:00 EDT

The War on Terror was meant to prevent another terrorist attack on the United States, but author Jane Mayer says that policies like extraordinary rendition have compromised American values.

Grim Anniversary: Credit Crunch Is 1 Year Old

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

It was a year ago this week that the global credit crunch began. The mortgage business was struggling with steep losses, and the troubles were spreading throughout the credit markets. Since then, the economy has ground almost to a halt, the housing market has become moribund, and federal officials have resorted to extraordinary means to keep the banking sector afloat. How much has changed in a year and what's been learned?

Kennedy Center Celebrates The Trumpet

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:36:00 EDT

Jazz today is blessed with many extraordinary trumpeters. We have two (Terell Stafford and Wallace Roney), as well as Christian McBride's trumpet-free band playing a Miles Davis blues piece, this week on JazzSet.

Poll: Most Chinese Satisfied With Nation's Progress

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

As the Olympics approach, a poll finds the vast majority of Chinese are satisfied with their country's direction. The Pew Research Center conducted face-to-face interviews with more than 3,000 Chinese. China's stunning economic growth is one explanation for the extraordinary optimism. But the growth is also raising concerns about rising prices and the country's growing income gap.

Chris And Don: True Love For Extraordinary Pair

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:31:00 EDT

Artist Don Bachardy was only a teenager when he met then-middle-aged novelist Chris Isherwood on a California beach, but the two successfully maintained a multi-decade romance that lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986. His relationship with Isherwood was the subject of the critically-acclaimed documentary Chris and Don: A Love Story.

Psychologist Explains How Good People Do Bad Things

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

The psychologist who created the infamous Stanford prison guard experiment discusses what can make ordinary people do seemingly extraordinary evil things.

Flying with Hugo ChÃ¡vez: One Writer's Experience

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:16:00 EDT

The New Yorker's Jon Lee Anderson, who was given extraordinary access to the Venezuelan president and Castro Fidel's heir apparent, talks about the experience.

'Extraordinary Times': Ruling on Detainees' Rights

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:28:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday morning that the prisoners at Guantanamo do have the right to challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts. The justices ruled 5-4 that the Constitutional right of habeas corpus applies to the detainees even in "extraordinary times."

Juneau Power Crisis Brings Stark Savings Measures

Fri, 23 May 2008 07:43:00 EDT

One month after an avalanche knocked out its connection to a hydroelectric dam, much of Juneau, Alaska, is still relying on diesel back-up generators. Residential electricity rates have gone up about 400 percent. As a result, residents and the city have embarked on an extraordinary conservation campaign.

Blessed and Cursed by an Extraordinary Memory

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Jill Price can recall every detail of the last three decades of her life — whether she wants to or not. A rare memory condition causes Price to experience continuous, automatic playback of events just like movies playing in her mind. Price talks about her new memoir, The Woman Who Can't Forget.

Vietnamese Turtle Myth May Prove to Be True

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

For years, Vietnamese children were told of an ancient turtle that lived in a lake. When the turtle appears, it is said to be a portent of an extraordinary event. Now, researchers from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo say they found a rare giant turtle in a lake west of Hanoi. The turtle was thought to be extinct in the wild.

U.N. Issues Emergency Appeal for Food Funds

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EDT

In the face of rising food and fuel costs, the U.N. World Food Program is making an extraordinary appeal for donations. According to reports, at least 37 countries face food crises, and 20 have imposed some sort of food-price controls.

Poet's Intimate Stanzas Explore Grief and Salvation

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:30:00 EST

In his new poetry collection, the acclaimed poet Li-Young Lee looks back on his extraordinary family history in meditations on suffering, prayer, death and love. Though his poetry is personal, Lee says it describes universal emotions and experiences.

Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:46:00 EST

The new live album from Andy Bey shows off his extraordinary range as a singer. There's plenty of Ellington, risk-taking, and evidence of his virtuosityÂ�even if he didn't become famous until his ongoing revival in the '90s.

Senate Panel Adopts Plan to Cut Emissions

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:12:00 EST

A key Senate panel has adopted a wide-ranging plan to reduce the U.S. contribution to global warming. The bill's fate in the full Senate is far from certain, but backers say the action marks an extraordinary step on the part of lawmakers to deal with the issue of climate change.

Musharraf Adviser Says Restrictions Are Necessary

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST

Ahmed Raza Kasuri, senior legal adviser to Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, says the extraordinary steps Musharraf has recently taken are no different than what the U.S. did after the Sept. 11 attacks. He says they are necessary to bring peace to the country.

Medjool: A Date to Remember

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:30:00 EDT

Considered the diamond of dates, Medjools are prized for their large size, extraordinary sweetness and chewy texture. For blogger Susan Russo, there are few foods as delectable as fresh Medjools. She shares her favorite ways of enjoying them.

Week in Review: Burma, Iran, Iraq

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:26:00 EDT

Extraordinary protests in Myanmar dominated the week's news. Also making headlines were the visit of Iran's president to the United States for a speech to the United Nations and the request by the Bush administration for more money to fund operations in Iraq.

Amy Bloom, Writing Well 'Away' from the Ordinary

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:43:00 EDT

Fresh Air's book critic reviews Away, an extraordinary novel of immigration and epic adventure from Amy Bloom, the author of Come to Me and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.

Congress Passes Key Bills, Adjourns for Summer

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:25:00 EDT

Congress finally recessed for the summer, after an extraordinary amount of time and effort. President Bush got his way on wiretapping, but Democrats pushed through their bills on energy, ethics and health insurance for children of the working poor.