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Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe

Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe

President Barack Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities.

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A gym of their own: Somali girls learn basketball

A gym of their own: Somali girls learn basketball

In a locked gym on Sunday afternoons in Minneapolis, Somali girls and women are getting together to play basketball. There are no fans or spectators, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
by Sasha Aslanian

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The future of affirmative action

The future of affirmative action

With the election of Barack Obama as president, there is a renewed discussion about the role of affirmative action, and whether it is still necessary. While some advocate for an end to affirmative action, others say the focus needs to be changed from race to class.

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US births break record; 40 pct out-of-wedlock

US births break record; 40 pct out-of-wedlock

More babies were born in the United States in 2007 than any year in the nation's history, topping the peak during the baby boom 50 years earlier, federal researchers reported Wednesday.

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New scam threatens struggling homeowners

New scam threatens struggling homeowners

Authorities say scam artists are showing up, promising to save the homes of desperate homeowners. Instead, they can leave their victims in even worse shape.
by Jessica Mador

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Marriage amendment back, not likely to see action

Marriage amendment back, not likely to see action

A group of Minnesota religious leaders are pressing for action at the state Capitol for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state. But the effort isn't likely to get very far this year.

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The impact of climate change on the world's poor

The impact of climate change on the world's poor

Jim Lyons, of Oxfam America, discusses how climate change could affect the world's most vulnerable populations.

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NAACP says Wells Fargo steered blacks to bad loans

NAACP says Wells Fargo steered blacks to bad loans

The NAACP is accusing Wells Fargo and HSBC of forcing black homebuyers into subprime mortgages while white buyers with identical qualifications got lower rates.

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Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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Minn. colleges go a year without drinking deaths

Minn. colleges go a year without drinking deaths

No alcohol related deaths have been reported among Minnesota college students this school year. Last year several college-aged Minnesotans suffered alcohol related deaths and this prompted Minnesota colleges to step up their efforts to curtail binge drinking.
by Tim Post

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