David Greene

Perry's Vision For University Of Texas Criticized

David Greene — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:00 +0000

There's a debate across the country over how well universities are preparing graduates for the real world, and whether colleges should operate more like businesses. That debate is particularly heated in Texas, where Gov. Rick Perry wants big changes at state colleges, including the flagship University of Texas.

Chinese Police Clamp Down On Protesters After Migrant Worker's Death

David Greene — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:00 +0000

Hundreds of police were deployed in southern Beijing Wednesday to quell a large protest after a migrant worker fell to her death at a clothing mall. Police say it was suicide, but there are reports the woman was gang-raped by security guards. Her family is asking for a proper investigation.

Politics In The News

David Greene — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:25:00 +0000

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And we have Cokie Roberts on the line. She joins us most Mondays. Cokie, good morning.

COKIE ROBERTS, BYLINE: Hi, David.

GREENE: So one of those last words in Emily piece, tightrope, I mean, that...

ROBERTS: Right.

GREENE: ...feels like that's where President Obama is on Syria. I mean, he was already in a difficult position, and now we have an American ally we believe bombing Damascus. What sort of position is the White House in?

ROBERTS: An impossible one.

Capitol Hill Caught Up In Health Act's Sticky Situation

David Greene — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:20:00 +0000

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Now, among the sticky political situations surrounding the Affordable Care Act is one facing members of Congress themselves and also the people who work for them. When Congress passed the law in 2010, Republicans basically dared Democrats to include Congress and most congressional staff in the new marketplaces called exchanges. The idea was that Congress shouldn't subject the public to something that they wouldn't have for themselves.

Boston Bombing Investigators Cover A Lot Of Ground

David Greene — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:19:00 +0000

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All right, let's bring in NPR's counter-terrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston, to update us on the investigation into the Boston Marathon attack.

And, Dina, we just heard from Corey Flintoff all about the Russian Republic of Dagestan. And U.S. officials have been there already to see if there are leads to follow.

DINA TEMPLE-RASTON, BYLINE: Well, they're trying to build a timeline to account for the six months that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was in Dagestan. And they're looking for associations he might have had.

Decision Day: High School Seniors Secure Spots In College With Deposits

David Greene — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:54:00 +0000

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Here in the United States, this is a big day for many high school seniors. It is College Decision Day, May 1st. It's when many seniors have to send in their deposits to college to secure a place in next year's freshman class. For many, this decision caps a long college application process. And to find out what it's been like, we visited a high school here in Washington D.C.

NICK VITALE: My name is Nicholas Vitale. I'm 18 years old and I'm a senior here at Gonzaga College High School. And I applied to six colleges.

INAKI DE GUZMAN: I'm Inaki de Guzman.

Obama Visits Boston Service As Investigation Continues

David Greene — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:22:00 +0000

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This is MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm David Greene.

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And I'm Steve Inskeep. We're listening to a memorial service in Boston for victims of the Boston Marathon.

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)

BOSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS: (Singing in foreign language)

INSKEEP: That's the Boston Children's Chorus. We are listening live. It is an interfaith service in Boston, President Obama and the governor of Massachusetts, among those in attendance.

Investigators Are Tight Lipped About Boston Probe

David Greene — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:14:00 +0000

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It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

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And I'm David Greene. Good morning.

We are continuing to follow the investigation into the bombings yesterday at the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed in the attack. We know now that over 150 were injured. Federal, state and local officials have been briefing reporters in Boston on the latest. And we're joined in the studio by NPR's counterterrorism correspondent Dina Temple-Raston.

Kerry In Seoul To Talk To South Korean Leaders

David Greene — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:49:00 +0000

Secretary of State John Kerry is in Seoul, South Korea, at a time of escalating tension on the Korean peninsula. There are expectations that North Korea might soon launch a medium-range missile.

Woods Is Favored To Win Masters And 5th Green Jacket

David Greene — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:15:00 +0000

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Well, the first round of golf's first major tournament of the year tees off today. And if people are not excited enough about the Masters, there is added drama this year. The most recognizable golfer on the planet, Tiger Woods, is a bonafide favorite to win his fifth green jacket. NPR's Tom Goldman has been wandering, strolling the grounds of golf's most storied course. He joins us now from Augusta, Georgia.