Author: Connor Simpson

Who Should Be the New Voice of 'This Is NPR'?

AP

Your favorite public broadcasting network is looking for someone to record their "this... is NPR" voiceovers. You could be that person! Although, come to think of it, the following people have voices made of gold, so they might deserve the job.

By Connor Simpson

Jul 18, 2011

Japan Wins the Women's World Cup

The win sparks a rallying cry for a country facing tough times

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 17, 2011

Scenes From L.A.'s Carmageddon

The closure ended early after a weekend of reconstruction

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 17, 2011

Karzai Advisor Killed in Afghanistan

Advisor assassinated by two gunmen on behalf of the Taliban

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Pawlenty Inches Bachmann in Fundraising Race

Minnesotans will report almost equal fundraising to the FEC

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Obama Threatens Weekend Detention If Deal Isn't Made

Negotiators could work over the weekend if plan isn't reached by Friday

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Minnesota Ends State Shutdown

Governor and GOP have cut a deal to reopen the state

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2011

Stewart Weighs In on Debt Debacle

Judging Obama against Roosevelt, debating Eric, and Bachmann's blunders

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 14, 2011

David Cameron Scrutinized in the News Corp. Scandal

British Prime Minister's ties to phone hacking scandal are questioned

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 14, 2011

Jon Stewart Calls 'Out' Marcus Bachmann

Stewart compares Rep's husband to Cam from Modern Family

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 14, 2011

Fortune Favors Bold Bronx Bomber Fan

Companies are clamoring to help they guy who caught Jeter's ball (and a tax bill)

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 13, 2011

Obama Leaves Debt Meeting Peeved

Cantor's behavior causes the president to announce "enough is enough"

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 13, 2011

Murdoch's BSkyB Bid Is Falling

Parties to unite against Murdoch's $15 billion bid "in the public interest"

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 13, 2011

Obama Tries the Reagan Card: He'd Make a Deal

President invokes the Great Communicator in interview with CBS

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 13, 2011

Senator Requests Investigation Into Phone Hacking Scandal

The alleged involvement of 9/11 victims has the attention of Sen. Jay Rockefeller

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 13, 2011

Libyan Rebels Accused of Looting and Pillaging

Human Rights Watch raises questions over Libyan rebel's conduct

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

Hillary Clinton: Syrian President 'Has Lost His Legitimacy'

Secretary of State supports regime change after attacks

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

News of the World Hacked Scotland Yard

Another day, another notch on the News of the World bedpost

Comments | 421 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

Cantor-Boehner Rivalry, Loafers Hold Up a Debt Deal

The rivalry between the top two Republicans is beginning to show

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

Yankees Fan Who Caught Jeter's Ball May Have a Steep Tax Bill

All that free memorabilia and tickets could end up costing him $14,000

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 11, 2011

U.S. Cuts $800 Million in Funding to Pakistan

$800 million is being withheld from the Pakistani military

Comments | 391 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 11, 2011

Debt Talks Stall on Sunday

Negotiations flail as deadline nears

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 10, 2011

A Conversation with Josh Harris

Internet entrepreneur reveals some details about his latest project

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 10, 2011

News of the World Attempted to Hack 9/11 Victims' Phones

Bad news doesn't stop for News Corp.

Comments | 1,719 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Get a Taste of the Sarah Palin Movie

A trailer for the most unreal summer blockbuster is here

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Supreme Court Declined to Stop Texas Execution

Convicted rapist and murderer Humberto Leal Garcia was executed as planned

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Former News of The World Editor Turns Himself into Police

Andy Coulson was arrested by police investigating the tabloid's phone hacking

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Debt Limit Meeting Yields a Deal to Make a Deal

Attendees agree that deal must be made before the deadline.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Could You Do Jury Duty for Roger Clemens?

Potential jurors are being asked 82 questions in the former pitcher's trial

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Dot Com Relic Kickstarts New Tech Project

Original dot-com buster tries to blow new bubbles

Comments | 182 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

New York Marriage Equality Will Start on a Sunday

City clerks and judges will work the weekend to eliminate any further delay for couples

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Space Shuttle Program to Close Down Friday

Last manned spacecraft will launch if the weather's nice

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Strauss-Kahn to Counter Sue for Slander

Lawyers make move in response to Monday's announcement

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Countries Clash in Independence Day Cook-Off

Cooks invited to compete at ambassador's house in Ottawa

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Judge Sentences Former Tunisian President to 15 More Years in Prison

Lawyers for Ben Ali, who was not present, accuse judge of not holding fair trial

Comments | 517 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Dueling Dogs: Controversy Returns to the Coney Island Eating Contest

Chestnut dominates annual competition as rival sets new mark

Comments | 425 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

William Defeats Kate in Quaint Canadian Dragon Boat Race

The Royal Couple's tour of Canada gets competitive

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Fox News Twitter Hacked, Announces Obama Killed in Iowa

Fox News statements says they "regret any distress the false tweets may have created"

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

The Case Against Ignoring Congress on the Debt Ceiling

All options being looked at as deadline looms

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Rape Charges to Be Filed Against Strauss-Kahn in France

French writer Tristane Banon plans to file charges over an incident from 2002

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Thailand Elects First Female Prime Minister

Sister of fugitive ex-PM wins in landslide

Comments | 6,690 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Turkey Donating $200 Million More to Libyan Rebels

Turkey's foreign minister met with rebel leaders on Sunday

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Protests Greet the Royal Couple In Montreal

Quebec's sovereigntists are bothered by a stop on their itinerary

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Oil Pipeline Bursts Into Yellowstone River

Pipe spills 1, 000 barrels of oil into national park river

Comments | 11,132 Views

By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Banks Shocking Borrowers with Mortgage Reductions

Banks altering risky loans to prevent more foreclosures

Comments | 3,722 Views

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