Obama Chief Of Staff: We're Willing To Hear Ideas From Everyone
Robert Siegel talks to Denis McDonough, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, about working with the new Republican majority in the Senate.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds State Gay Marriage Bans
A federal appeals court in Ohio has decided that four states may ban gay marriage if they wish, splitting from the decision reached by other federal appeals courts in similar cases.
Alaska Station Sets Dubious Record: Most Senate Campaign Ads
The Center for Public Integrity calculates that KTUU in Anchorage ran more U.S. Senate ads this cycle than any station in the country.
Berkeley Decides To Try Taxing Away Its Soda Habit
Many cities and states have tried, but Berkeley, Calif., is the first to pass a penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The goal is to reduce sugar consumption to improve public health.
Have You Broken A Wrist? Men Are At Risk Of Osteoporosis, Too
A broken wrist may not seem like much, but it can be the first sign that you're headed for a broken hip or spinal fracture. Men often don't realize they are at risk of osteoporosis as they age.
How Much Is That MRI, Really? Massachusetts Shines A Light
A state law now requires insurers to reveal prices of their medical tests, and the variation is amazing, bargain hunters say. An MRI of the back is $614 at one place, $1,800 at another.
From NYC's International Schools, Lessons For Teaching Unaccompanied Minors
Schools around the U.S. are struggling to accommodate the influx of children from Central America. These schools have been helping students from around the world adjust and learn for years.
Boehner Says Rolling Back Obamacare Is GOP Priority
In his first news conference since an overwhelming victory for Republicans on Tuesday, the House speaker also said approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is a key item on the GOP agenda.
Florida Activists Arrested For Serving Food To Homeless
Activists in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested twice this week for giving out food to the homeless in a park. Arnold Abbott, 90, says he will continue to serve the food even if he's arrested again.
The Man Behind The 'Morning Edition' Theme Music. Also, Lyrics!
Composer BJ Leiderman talks about writing the show's theme music and sings some of the lyrics that accompany that catchy tune.