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Thu June 16, 2011
Around the Nation

Phil Campbell Celebration Turns Into Fundraiser For Twister-Ravaged Town

This weekend was supposed to be a celebration — with a gathering of people named Phil Campbell from across the world meeting up in the town of Phil Campbell, Alabama. That was before the town was hit was a devastating tornado in April. Now the gathering has turned into a fundraiser with 18 Phil Campbells headed to Phil Campbell the town. Melissa Block speaks with Jerry Mays, the mayor of Phil Campbell, and the Phil Campbell organizing the gathering.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Politics

Weiner Resigns Amid Controversy

New York City Rep. Anthony Weiner says he will follow the advice of many in Washington and resign. For weeks, Weiner has tried to hold on to his congressional seat — even after he admitted sending lewd online message to women, and then lying about it. But Weiner changed course Thursday, announcing his resignation at a news conference in his district, which includes parts of Queens and Brooklyn.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Europe

Greece's Papandreou Fends Off Revolt

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says he will stay on as leader of his party and the country. Papandreou has been criticized for his handling of the debt crisis in Greece, and there has been growing opposition to the austerity measures he says are vital if Greece is to keep receiving bailout money from the EU and IMF. Sylvia Poggioli speaks with Melissa Block.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Politics

Politicos Face Off On The Green

President Obama and Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner will put their differences aside — at least for a round of golf this weekend. They'll be joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Ohio Republican Governor John Kasich. Robert Siegel talks with Peter Finch, an editor at Golf Digest magazine, about how relationships can grow and deals can be made on the green.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Around the Nation

Brown Vetos Calif. Budget

California Gov. Gerry Brown has vetoed the budget sent to him Wednesday by the Legislature. Lawmakers had scrambled to meet their deadline. But Brown says the budget fails to raise taxes and makes severe cuts to vital public services. Robert Siegel talks with Sacramento bureau chief of member station KQED John Myers.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Around the Nation

Omaha Scrambles To Keep Its Airport Afloat

As the Missouri River continues to grow due to releases of water from reservoirs in the Dakotas, Omaha, Nebraska's metropolitan airport is scrambling to protect its property from flood water. Sandbagging and continuous monitoring of the levee system are underway to protect Eppley Airfield. But will it be enough to keep the Missouri River — which is expected to rise another two feet in Omaha and remain flooded through August — away from the airport?

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Thu June 16, 2011
Around the Nation

Ranger Discusses Mount McKinley Rescue

Last week on Mount McKinley, ranger Tucker Chenoweth had a day unlike any other. Over the course of one day, he helped rescue three different climbers. That is as many as he often has in one season. Melissa Block speaks with Chenoweth about those rescues.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Sports

Fans React To Bruins' Stanley Cup Win

Wednesday night, disappointed hockey fans rioted, sending nearly 150 people to hospitals with injuries and leaving downtown streets littered with debris and broken glass. The trouble started shortly after the Vancouver Canucks lost game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals to the Boston Bruins.

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Thu June 16, 2011
Law

Top Court Releases Options On Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court handed down opinions in a variety of criminal cases Thursday. In a unanimous ruling, the justices said judges cannot give extra jail time in hopes of rehabilitation. They also ruled on a case involving a 13-year-old boy who was questioned by police without being read his Miranda rights.

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Thu June 16, 2011
From Our Listeners

Letters: Jobs; Mysterious Hum

Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners.

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