Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'family'

Palestinian Philosopher's View Of Gaza

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Ari Shapiro talks with Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh about the fighting in Gaza, and what it means for prospects for an independent Palestinian state. Nusseibeh, who is president of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem, comes from a family that traces its roots in Jerusalem back 13 centuries.

Fisheries Rebounding, But Ports Pay A Price

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:05:00 EST

Jim Caito's family has been working the shores of northern California since the 1880s. But the once-bustling scene outside Caito Fisheries is long gone, a casualty of attempts to keep fisheries alive through a quota system.

Cherryholmes On Mountain Stage

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:13:00 EST

The award-winning bluegrass family band is led by bassist Jere Cherryholmes, and features his wife and four children. Now nominated for the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award, the group plays a set on Mountain Stage.

Lingering Love And Loss In 'Lark & Termite'

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:13:00 EST

Maureen Corrigan reviews Jayne Anne Phillips' Lark & Termite, a novel that weaves together the story of an American soldier fighting (and dying) in Korea in 1950, with that of his family struggling with their loss nine years later.

Anheuser-Busch Stops Free Beer Samples

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:28:00 EST

The brewer has stopped giving free samples in hospitality centers at its SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Fla., San Antonio and San Diego and its Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va. The company says the samples had a narrow appeal. The brewer plans to build more restaurants and other family-friendly venues.

Iowa Family Pitches In To Make Profit Off Livestock

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:23:00 EST

Last year, the Griffieons netted $5,000 from the cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys they raise on their farm. Craig Griffieon tends to the cattle, while his wife, LaVon, runs the business side of things. Eldest daughter Autumn says she gets attached to the animals, but the money helps reconcile her feelings.

Fomer Sen. Pell, College Grant Creator, Dies At 90

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:11:00 EST

Claiborne Pell, the six-term U.S. senator who created a program that helped tens of millions of Americans attend college, has died. He was 90. His family noted that the Rhode Island senator defined his job in seven words: "Translate ideas into actions and help people."

Psychiatrist In Gaza: Coping With War

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Palestinians living in Gaza have been under consistent attack from Israeli forces this week. Guy Raz talks with local psychiatrist Eyad Sarajj about how he and his family are coping.

California Winemakers Press A Family Vintage

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:11:00 EST

Chateau Montelena winery is famous for besting French competitors at a 1976 competition in Paris. The Napa Valley winery is also a family business, one that has passed through two generations and could make it to a third. But working together wasn't always smooth.

For The Higgins Clarks, Suspense Is A Family Affair

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:34:00 EST

For Mary and Carol Higgins Clark, the family business is suspense — of the fictional order. The mother and daughter write suspense novels separately, and also team up to write a series of holiday mysteries, most recently Dashing Through the Snow.

Family Struggles With Genetic Testing Ambiguity

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:41:00 EST

For many people seeking answers through genetic testing, all the DNA probing ends in this twist: Less certainty, not more. This sometimes leads to tough personal decisions, like those made by Nashville novelist Susan Gregg Gilmore and her family.

Op-Ed: Black Republican Torn After Obama Win

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:32:00 EST

Former Republican congressional staffer Sophia Nelson feels conflicted. As an African American, she loves the idea of a black family in the White House, but she's chagrined by her party's "blistering electoral defeat." She calls on Republicans to make amends with black Americans.

How To Pass The Oxen Exam

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

College students battered from semester exams are getting spoiled by parents and family over the holidays. Wrestling a calculus exam to the ground is one thing, but what if you're up against six-foot high steers each weighing about 18,000 pounds?

Charges For Vaccines Vary Widely, Study Finds

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:58:00 EST

A study published in this month's Pediatrics journal found that there was an exceedingly wide variation not only in what pediatricians and family practitioners paid for vaccines, but also in the reimbursements they received from insurers and managed care organizations.

Obama's Halcyon Hawaiian Holiday

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is spending Christmas in Hawaii with his family, as is Weekend Edition Video Blogger Jacob Soboroff. He speaks with host Liane Hansen about Obama's visit.

'Mrs. Astor Regrets': Fairytale Turned Nightmare

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:18:00 EST

Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach tells the story of the Astors of New York, a storied philanthropist family. Shortly after the death of Brooke Astor in 2007, her only child, Anthony Marshall, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Author Meryl Gordon talks to Scott Simon about the book.

A Family Grows When Both Parents Deploy

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:11:00 EST

Life can be tough for any family when one parent deploys to Iraq or Afghanistan. But what happens when both Mom and Dad go to war at the same time? The Doney family found a creative solution.

Movies To Watch While Home For The Holidays

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Is it time to settle down and watch a good movie that the whole family can enjoy? Some suggestions for the DVD player.

A Foster Mother's Difficult Choice

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

During the holidays, family relations can be strained. But what happens when a troubled child grows into a troubled man? Sometimes, a foster mother finds, love is simply not enough.

Snowzilla Appears Just In Time For Christmas

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:01:00 EST

A popular attraction in Anchorage, Alaska, is back. The giant snowman dubbed Snowzilla has been built in Billy Powers' front yard. City officials earlier had ordered the Power's family to cease and desist. Still, Snowzilla appeared before dawn one day this week. At 25 feet tall, Snowzilla is bigger than ever.

White House To Break Another Color Barrier In Jan.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

President Theodore Roosevelt caused a national incident in 1901 when he invited Booker T. Washington to the White House. Washington became the first African American to be a guest at a White House dinner. More than 100 years later, the first African American president and his family will move into the White House in January.

What America Needs In Its New First Dog

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST

Once they're settled into the White House, the Obamas will begin their search for America's new top dog. Experts say the family should look for an outgoing dog, but one that won't try to run the show.

The Joy Of Watching Dysfunctional Families On Film

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:50:00 EST

The holidays are a time to celebrate family — and for them to spend with each other. Murray Horwitz, director of The American Film Institute Silver Theater and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Md., discusses celebrating the dysfunctional family on film.

Courts Force Utah Family To Return Baby To Tribe

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A couple in Utah adopted a son 6 months ago, but the courts have forced them to return the baby to his birth mother, a member of the Ojibwe American Indian tribe. How are families affected by an adoption law aimed at keeping Native American culture alive?

Charlie Haden Returns To Roots With Rambling Boy

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

The jazz musician's new album is a departure from his usual style. But bassist Hadin grew up performing on his family's country music radio show. In Rambling Boy, Haden's family performs with him, including his son-in-law and actor Jack Black. Also making appearances are country music singers Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Roseanne Cash, as well as Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, and Pat Metheny.