The Two-Way
8:26 am
Tue April 24, 2012

12th Member Of Military Tied To Secret Service Scandal

"A member of the U.S. military assigned to the White House Communications Agency is under investigation in connection with alleged misconduct in Colombia, bringing to 12 the total number of military personnel being reviewed," CNN reports.

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The Two-Way
8:05 am
Tue April 24, 2012

It's Zip It Day On Google

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Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 8:31 am

Around the Nation
7:50 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Starbucks To Open Stores At Disney Parks

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 7:53 am

On Monday, Disney announced the first of six planned Starbucks locations is scheduled to open at Disney California Adventure park in June. More locations are planned at Disneyland park and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Animals
7:39 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Canadian Cow Is Quite The Milk Producer

A Canadian cow has made the record book for most milk produced in a lifetime. The Ottawa Citizen reports the cow has produced more than 57,000 gallons. That's more than six times the average.

The Two-Way
7:22 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain?

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich earlier this month in New York City.

Nothing about what happens during today's Republican presidential primaries in five states is expected to change the fact that Mitt Romney is the presumptive/expected/presumed/inevitable (pick your favorite word) nominee.

Polls are open in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. There are 209 convention delegates at stake and Romney could pull off a five-state sweep.

But — and there's always a but — there's this:

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Business
5:20 am
Tue April 24, 2012

GM To Add 600 Chinese Dealerships In 2012

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 8:29 pm

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

General Motors is making a bigger effort in what's become the world's biggest car market. At the Beijing Auto Show this week, GM said it plans to open 600 new dealerships in China this year. GM is trying to grow Chinese sales while they still can.

NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from Shanghai.

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Middle East
5:18 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Bahrain Security Forces Face New Conduct Code

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 7:24 am

Police in Bahrain are accused of using excessive force on anti-government protesters in the days leading up to the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Steve Inskeep talks to John Timoney, a former police chief in Miami and Philadelphia, who now advises the Bahraini police force.

Business
5:18 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Former Icelandic Leader Tried On Economic Collapse

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 7:54 am

Former Prime Minister Geir Haarde was the first leader to be put on trial for his role in the global financial crisis. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Stothard, a correspondent for the Financial Times, about Haarde being found guilty of negligence for his handling of the financial crisis. He was cleared of three other charges.

Business
5:18 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Business News

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 7:30 am

Weeks ahead of its initial public offering, Facebook released its first quarter profits Monday, and they are down 12 percent from a year ago. At the same time, company expenses have nearly doubled. Facebook attributes some of that to market expansion, which requires more employees and infrastructure.

Media
5:18 am
Tue April 24, 2012

British Panels Continue Probe Into Press Abuses By News Corp.

Originally published on Tue April 24, 2012 6:58 am

News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch and his son James are to appear this week before a panel investigating the practices, culture and ethics of British press. The Murdochs are expected to be asked about the extent of their knowledge of phone hacking by their newspapers.

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