Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'fatal'

Oakland Transit Shooting Sparks Riot

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:26:00 EST

The fatal shooting of an unarmed man by a police officer on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train is raising tensions in Oakland, Calif. On Wednesday night, a riot followed a peaceful demonstration as protesters set dumpsters on fire and broke windows.

Car Service Helps Older Adults Stay Independent

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:28:00 EST

Based on miles driven, people 75 and older have higher rates of fatal crashes than any other group except for 16-year-olds. But many older adults see stopping driving as giving up independence. One nonprofit car service is trying to change that.

Traffic Accidents Top Cause Of Fatal Child Injuries

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST

Nearly a million children worldwide die every year as a result of unintentional injuries, and the biggest killer is traffic accidents, according to a report from the World Health Organization. But experts say such injuries can be predicted and prevented.

RIP The Era Of Small Government

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The fatal nail in the heart of the era of small government came with the recent financial panic and the piercing dagger of greed. Ideology and free-market theology lasted for about five days of full market crash before it collapsed in its own true motives.

Femme Fatales

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:21:00 EDT

She's trouble from the minute she appears on screen. She's seductive but dangerous. She reels the hero in with her feminine wiles then leads him straight into danger. Our summer movie series continues with a look at femme fatales.

Workplace Deaths Hit All-Time Low

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The latest figures from the Labor Department show a sharp decline in workplace fatalities. They're lower than at any point since the department started keeping track.

Officers Charged In Post-Katrina Shootings Cleared

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A judge has thrown out charges against six New Orleans police officers and a former officer accused in fatal shootings on a bridge in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The shootings left two men dead and four others wounded.

Q&A: What You Should Know About Anthrax

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:49:00 EDT

Anthrax infections occur mostly in wild and domestic animals, which can breathe in the bacteria spores as they root around in the soil. Even then, anthrax infections are rare in the United States, and the disease isn't contagious. But even with treatment, the disease can be fatal.

Details Of Anthrax Investigation Awaited

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:44:00 EDT

Federal officials are expected to release details of their investigation into Bruce Ivins, a government scientist who was being eyed in connection with the fatal anthrax attacks of 2001. Ivins committed suicide earlier this week.

Rx Meds, Alcohol/Drugs Make Deadly Combination

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:24:00 EDT

A study reveals that domestic fatalities caused by combining prescription medication with alcohol and/or street drugs increased by 3,196 percent between 1983 to 2004. David Phillips, one of the researchers, explains the findings, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Minnesota Marks 1 Year Since Fatal Bridge Collapse

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

One year ago Friday in Minnesota's Twin Cities, the Interstate 35 West bridge crumbled into the Mississippi River, killing 13 and injuring 140 people. Accelerated construction of a new bridge is almost complete. Tom Weber reports from Minnesota Public Radio.

Could Tobacco Plants Help Fight Cancer...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:29:00 EDT

Researchers report that they've been able to use tobacco plants as biological factories to manufacture specialized proteins needed for an experimental individualized cancer therapy. The researchers are studying a potentially fatal form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Medical Flights Under Scrutiny After Fatalities

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Seventeen people have died in crashes this year involving medical aircraft, putting 2008 on pace to be the deadliest year ever for emergency flights. Critics contend there are too many aircraft and too many unnecessary flights.

Rival Actors Sparked Fatal 'Shakespeare Riots'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Shakespeare's works inspire strong emotions both on stage and off. Co-host Renee Montagne kicks off Morning Edition's three-part Shakespeare series with a conversation with author Nigel Cliff about his book The Shakespeare Riots: Revenge, Drama and Death in 19th-Century America, which tells the story of an argument between two actors that led to a deadly riot.

Tsvangirai Campaign Caves to Violence, Unrest

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ended his hopes to become the country's next leader. Just days before a special runoff election, Tsvangirai cited fatal intimidation tactics allegedly by supporters of his opponent, incumbent President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe freelance reporter Jeffrey Barbee explains the recent developments.

Avon Concocts Scent of a Bond Girl

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:00 EDT

Avon is teaming up with the 007 franchise to create a new perfume. But what is the scent of a Bond girl? Is it the floral aroma of Vesper Lynd, the femme fatale from Casino Royale? Or the steely scent of the villainous Soviet siren in Goldfinger? What Avon hopes to smell is marketing gold.

Strange Surge in Fatal Arizona Snake Bites

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:38:00 EDT

Scientists don't understand why rattlesnake bite deaths are up in Arizona, a situation that's perplexing Russ Johnson, president of the Phoenix Herpetological Society.

Dan Gottlieb, 'Learning From the Heart'

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EDT

Psychologist Dan Gottlieb hosts the award-winning mental-health call-in show Voices in the Family, which airs on Philadelphia's WHYY-FM. Since a near-fatal auto accident in 1979, he's been paralyzed from the chest down. Gottlieb has had nearly three decades to come to terms with the changed circumstances of his body — but now, he fears, that body may be wearing out.

N.Y.C. Police Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Groom

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Three New York City police officers charged in the fatal shooting of Sean Bell are acquitted of all charges Friday. The undercover police officers fired 50 shots at Bell and two of his friends as they left a club on the morning of what was to be Bell's wedding day. The victims were all unarmed.

NIU Rethinks Decision on Shooting Site

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:01:00 EST

A week ago, Northern Illinois University said Cole Hall -- site of fatal Feb. 14 shootings -- would be replaced with a $40 million building. After an uproar, the school has decided to review the decision and form a committee to discuss a fitting memorial. Chris Hosken reports for member station WNIJ in DeKalb.

Storms Cut Deadly Swath Across Tennesee

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:46:00 EST

A powerful line of storms raced across much of the South on Tuesday night, turning over trucks, flattening houses and killing more than 50 people. At least 26 of the fatalities were in Tennessee, where weather experts say it was the deadliest storm in 75 years. Mason County, 60 miles northeast of Nashville was hardest hit.

Scrutiny Feeds Firehouse Tensions After Fatal Blaze

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:21:00 EST

It's been more than six months since nine firefighters died in a warehouse fire in Charleston, S.C. The worst single loss of firefighters in the U.S. since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, it prompted investigations into the department's operations. That has caused tension with the department, which is proud of its record.

New Staph Strain Circulating in Gay, Bisexual Men

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:41:00 EST

Resistant staph infections have captured headlines in recent months, with school outbreaks that have sometimes been fatal. Now, researchers say an even more drug-resistant staph is spreading in gay and bisexual men.

Looking Back on Shuttles Facing 'Final Countdown'

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:17:00 EST

In his new book, Final Countdown Pat Duggins recounts the controversial history of the shuttle program, which has been marred by two fatal disasters and exorbitant costs.

Alan Alda Ponders Life's Meaning in a New Memoir

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:48:00 EDT

A near fatal medical emergency in 2003 left Alan Alda contemplating the meaning of life. The actor's new memoir, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself, is a meditation on his deepest held values.