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Tesla Rides High, But Faces Formidable Foe: Car Dealers

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 20:51

The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year. But the company's business model is under attack by a formidable foe: the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington.

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Photos: Alaska's Pavlof Volcano puts on show

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 20:35
Photos: Alaska's Pavlof Volcano puts on show

Pavlof Volcano on Alaska's Peninsula continued to spit lava and shoot ash into the air this weekend.

May 18, 2013

Spring in Barrow: round-the-clock daylight and dangerous cracks in sea ice

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 20:35
Spring in Barrow: round-the-clock daylight and dangerous cracks in sea ice University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers were in Barrow, testing the shore-fast ice along Alaska's North Slope, which has been getting thinner, breaking up earlier, and freezing later in the year.May 18, 2013

Beyond Pebble: Bristol Bay Native looks at other mining prospects

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 20:33
Beyond Pebble: Bristol Bay Native looks at other mining prospects While Bristol Bay Native Corp. opposes the proposed Pebble Mine, it recently signed an agreement with an exploration company to look more closely at the other mineral prospects.May 18, 2013

As mining booms in Southeast, so does mine training program

Southeast Alaska News - Sat, 2013-05-18 15:25

The mining industry in Southeast Alaska has taken off in recent years. And as mining has grown as a sector of the local, regional and state economy, the University of Alaska Southeast has embarked on a mission to meet the demand for new mine workers.

That’s where the Center for Mine Training comes in.

The UAS Center for Mine Training is a vocational education program created to teach students what they need to know in order to work in a mine, provide safety training and ultimately place young adults in the field.

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Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 15:09

Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history.

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How Bangladesh and US retailers can prevent manmade tragedies

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 14:26
How Bangladesh and US retailers can prevent manmade tragedies Bangladesh's response to two recent manmad tragedies will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. But U.S. retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.May 18, 2013

In Sweden’s Sami elections, land and water rights big issues

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 14:22
In Sweden’s Sami elections, land and water rights big issues Sami Parliament elections take place this Sunday. (Radio Sweden)May 18, 2013

Winter keeps chilly grip on much of Alaska

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 14:10
Winter keeps chilly grip on much of Alaska Mid-May snow blanketed Anchorage, breaking multiple records, including one nearly a century old. Now communities north of Alaska’s largest city are going through much the same.May 18, 2013

Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 13:27

More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.

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Prominent Pakistani Politician Shot, Killed On Re-Election Eve

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 13:09

The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery.

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Family from Arctic Alaska to make reality TV debut

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Sat, 2013-05-18 13:04
Family from Arctic Alaska to make reality TV debut First, there was life on the high seas with fishermen from Dutch Harbor. Then came Ariel Tweto flying wild, which was followed by Sarah Palin and the treasure seekers. Now get ready to meet the real rural Alaskans -- the Hailstones.May 18, 2013

Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 12:41

Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.

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Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees'

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 12:41

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.

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Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 12:21

Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off.

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Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 11:09

The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.

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Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 08:55

The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.

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WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 06:43

A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them.

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Russian Official Names CIA Station Chief In Moscow

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 05:31

The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.

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The Unsafe Sex: Should The World Invest More In Men's Health?

NPR News - Sat, 2013-05-18 04:38

The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.

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