Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'georgia'

Study Finds Elephants In Zoos Live Shorter Lives

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:32:00 EST

A study comparing over 4,500 elephants revealed that zoo life may be harmful to elephant health. Georgia J. Mason, professor at University of Guelph in Ontario and lead researcher on the Science study, explains the findings and discusses what zoos can do to keep elephants healthy.

Palin Campaigns For Incumbent In Ga. Senate Runoff

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:18:00 EST

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin urged Republicans in Georgia to turn out and vote for incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Tuesday's runoff election. Chambliss is facing Democrat Jim Martin. Neither candidate was able to garner 50 percent of the vote in last month's election.

Damaged Bridges Separate Georgians, Russians

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:35:00 EST

Bridges connecting Georgian and Russian-controlled territory have been damaged, forcing residents to ford the icy river in carts or by foot. Some Western diplomats say the disappearance of the bridges fits with Moscow's broader strategy of cutting the region's links to the rest of Georgia.

Devastated Georgia Begins To Rebuild After War

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:00 EST

Three months after the armies of Russia and Georgia clashed in the breakaway region of South Ossetia, Georgians are beginning to come to terms with their disastrous military defeat. Reconstruction projects are under way, but Georgians still remain uneasy.

New Details Surface About Georgia-Russia War

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:38:00 EST

In the three months since the conflict between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, details have come to light about how and why Georgia ended up going head-to-head against the much larger Russian army.

What Cyber War Could Mean For The U.S.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

When fighting broke out between Georgia and Russia this summer, the war was waged in both the online and physical world. Attacks on Georgian Web sites basically shut down the country's Internet operations. Now U.S. Sec. of Defense Robert Gates wonders what cyber warfare could mean at home.

GOP Desperate To Keep Ga. Senate Seat

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:08:05 EST

The U.S. Senate race in Georgia has yet to be decided. There is a runoff election next month between incumbent Republican Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin. Neither won more than 50 percent of the vote on Election Day. A Martin victory could help give Democrats a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

Georgia Senate race Story

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:48:00 EST

Undecided Races And Palin's Post-Game

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, NPR's Ken Rudin talks about still-undecided races around the country and John McCain's plans to campaign for Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Georgia. Also: Guests and listeners discuss Sarah Palin's post-election moment in the media spotlight.

Four States Yet To Determine Senators

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

America has clearly decided on its next president. But some other races are still open. Georgia, Oregon, Alaska, and Minnesota are still counting ballots to determine their senators. Juan Williams guides us through the results.

Georgia Inmate's Execution Postponed For Third Time

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:08:00 EDT

Troy Davis, a Georgia death row inmate, was scheduled to be put to death yesterday, but received a stay of execution issued by a federal appeals court. It is the third time Davis' execution has been postponed. Virginia Sloan is head of the The Constitution Project. Sloan discusses the high profile case and how it's stirring scrutiny of the judicial system in the U.S.

Democrats Dominate Early Voting

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:36:00 EDT

Who's showing up early? Democrats, Democrats, Democrats. In North Carolina and Georgia, African-American voters are showing up in high numbers. And according to a new Pew survey, many older voters will have cast their votes before Election Day.

Cynthia McKinney Carries 2008 Green Party Flag

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:15:00 EDT

Cynthia McKinney, the first African-American woman to represent Georgia in the House of Representatives, is now the Green Party's candidate for the 2008 presidential election. She discusses the Green platform and her plans if elected.

Ga. Inmate's Death Sentence Questions Justice

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Troy Davis, a 39-year-old African-American on death row in a Georgia prison for killing a police officer lost his final appeal yesterday after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the matter.

Rabbi's Son Visits Bible Belt In 'My Jesus Year'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:20:00 EDT

In an effort to reconnect with his Jewish faith, Georgia-native Benyamin Cohen explored the Christianity across the "Bible Belt" of America. He documented his experiences in My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith.

Libertarian Bob Barr On His Run For President

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president, first came to national attention as one of the House managers in the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. The former Republican congressman from Georgia discusses the impeachment hearings, civil liberties and national security.

Last-Minute Reprieve For Georgia Inmate

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution Tuesday for Troy Davis. The Georgia inmate was scheduled to be executed for the 1989 slaying of an off-duty police officer. Linda Wertheimer reports.

Execution Nears For Georgia Inmate

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:54:00 EDT

Though seven witnesses have recanted their testimony and thousands of people — including the pope and former President Jimmy Carter — have protested, the execution of convicted murderer Troy Anthony Davis is moving forward.

Parents Battle Over School Mergers

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A group of Nebraska parents is so vehemently opposed to school district mergers that they are appealing the issue to the Supreme Court. It's an issue elsewhere as well; Pennsylvania is planning to combine two districts for the first time in 20 years and merger battles are underway in Georgia, Maine, North Dakota, among other states.

Rice: Russia On A Path To Isolation

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:26:00 EDT

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the West must stand up to Moscow. In a major speech Thursday, Rice said Russia's policies have put it on a path to isolation and irrelevance. But while the U.S. is angry with Russia's actions in Georgia, it needs Moscow for other foreign policy challenges from North Korea to Iran. Citics say the Bush admin. is leaving the next president with little leverage when dealing with Russia.

European Leaders Meet On Georgia-Russia Conflict

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:53:00 EDT

European foreign ministers open two days of talks Friday in southern France to discuss sending civilian monitors to Georgia. The aim is to convince Russia to remove its troops.

In Ukraine, A Conflict Over Russian Relations

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:48:00 EDT

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Georgia, Ukraine is in turmoil over a battle between the president and the prime minister. They disagree over how best to handle relations with Russia and the West.

In Georgia, Cheney Blasts Russian Actions

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Vice President Dick Cheney was in Georgia Thursday signaling Washington's support for the former Soviet republic. In a statement, he decried what he called Russia's "illegitimate" attempt to redraw Georgia's borders by force.

Cheney Visits Georgia As Bush OKs $1 Billion In Aid

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:11:00 EDT

Vice President Dick Cheney is visiting Georgia one day after the White House announced a $1 billion economic aid package for the country. The visit is the highest-ranking by a U.S. official since Russia invaded its smaller neighbor last month. The aid will help Georgia rebuild but at the same time sends a message to Moscow.

Cheney To Visit Georgia Amid Strong Local Support

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:42:00 EDT

Cheney will be the highest ranking American official to visit Georgia since the Russian invasion last month. For some, his visit signifies the promise of American support to the nation and protection from future Russian attacks.