David Greene

Obama Acts To Control Controversies

David Greene — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:00 +0000

The White House on Wednesday tried to turn the fire hose on two big flare-ups. The administration released 100 pages of emails related to the Benghazi terrorist attacks in Libya, and President Obama announced that the acting IRS commissioner is stepping down.

Shooters Open Fire On New Orleans Mother's Day Parade

David Greene — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:21:00 +0000

At least 19 people were shot and wounded during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans on Sunday. Even in a city accustomed to violence, the shootings are taking a toll.

Former Air Force Pilot Shines Light on Drone Program

David Greene — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 +0000

Congressional hearings are beginning to shine a light on the drone program that for the past 12 years has been cloaked in secrecy. NPR's Kelly McEvers talked to a former Air Force pilot who operated drones for several years.

Perry's Vision For University Of Texas Criticized

David Greene — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:45:00 +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 09:45:00 +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.

Can Chicago's Bulls Beat Defending Champion Miami Heat?

David Greene — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:08:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

We are getting deeper into the NBA playoffs and the question of the moment: Can the Chicago Bulls really beat the defending champion Miami Heat? The Bulls showed they can do it at least in one game. They won the opener Monday in their second-round series. It was really a stunning result, considering that Chicago is missing several of its best players because of injury and illness.

Tonight, Game 2 in Miami, and NPR's Tom Goldman joins me for some playoff chatter.

Politics In The News

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

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

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.

Congress, Staffers Caught Up In Health Act's Sticky Political Situation

David Greene — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:41:00 +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.

3 Charged With Helping Boston Bombing Suspect

David Greene — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:00 +0000

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This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.

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And I'm David Greene. Good morning.

Let's hear more now about new developments in the Boston Marathon bombing case. Yesterday, authorities arrested three young men, all college friends of one of the bombing suspects, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

MONTAGNE: The FBI says these young men helped Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the days after the bombing, even after realizing their friend was a suspect. Two of the men are being charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice.

Boston Bombing Investigators Cover A Lot Of Ground

David Greene — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:01:00 +0000

Investigators in the Boston Marathon bombing case are still trying to determine whether the suspects — Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his brother Dzhokhar — worked alone. DNA that appears to belong to a woman was found on a bomb.

Surviving Bombing Suspect Could Face Death Penalty

David Greene — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:34:00 +0000

Charges have been filed against the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing case. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is accused of conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction — in this case, the bomb used to kill three people and injure many more. New details about the government's evidence against Tsarnaev and his older brother are emerging.

Bostonians Seek Normalcy After Harrowing Week

David Greene — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:54:00 +0000

Monday is the first major work day since police apprehended a man believed to be one of the marathon bombers. The other suspect was killed in a shootout with police on Friday. Much of the Boston-area was locked down on Friday.

Police Have Violent Confrontation With Bombing Suspects

David Greene — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:55:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

On an astonishing Friday at the end of an astonishing week it's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

DAVID GREENE, HOST:

And I'm David Greene. We are following events as they unfold this morning in Boston. In just one of several violent events overnight, law enforcement authorities confronted two men they believe to be responsible for the bombings of the Boston Marathon. It was a violent encounter.

(SOUNDBITE OF GUNSHOTS)

INSKEEP: We're hearing the sound of gunfire being exchanged in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Authorities Conduct Manhunt For Bombing Suspect

David Greene — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:55:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

We are following the dramatic events out of Boston this morning. Police are on the hunt for a person they believe was involved in the Boston Marathon bombing. And let's turn now to NPR's Jeff Brady, who is joining us from Watertown, Massachusetts. And, Jeff, remind us, that's a suburb right outside Boston where this police chase, overnight, ended and where residents are still staying inside because we don't know when or if this will be over.

JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: Exactly. This is a town that's seen a lot of activity tonight. Pretty unusual.

Investigators Are Tight Lipped About Boston Probe

David Greene — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:29:00 +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.