Korva Coleman http://wfae.org en Top Stories: IRS Chief To Speak; Russian Ships To Syria http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-irs-chief-speak-russian-ships-syria Good Friday morning, here are our early stories:<p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184712231/congress-due-to-grill-ousted-irs-chief">Congress Due To Grill Ousted IRS Chief.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184719440/reports-russia-sends-more-missiles-has-ships-near-syria">Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184727456/kai-the-hatchet-hitchhiker-is-accused-of-murder">Kai The 'Hatchet Hitchiker' Is Accused Of Murder.</a><p>And here are more early headl Fri, 17 May 2013 12:11:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27489 at http://wfae.org Top Stories: Deadly Texas Twisters; NATO Faces Afghan Bombs http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-deadly-texas-twisters-nato-faces-afghan-bombs Good morning, here are our early stories:<p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/16/184420359/texas-tornado-leaves-6-dead-dozens-hurt-hundreds-homeless">Texas Tornado Leaves 6 Dead, Dozens Hurt, Hundreds Homeless.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/16/184429561/at-least-13-dead-including-americans-after-attack-in-kabul">At Least 13 Dead, Including Americans, After Attack In Kabul.</a><p>And here are more early headlines:<p><strong>Turkish Prime Minister To Discuss Syria At White House.</strong> (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_e Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27402 at http://wfae.org Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Over Terrorism http://wfae.org/post/nigeria-declares-emergency-3-states-over-terrorism Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan imposed states of emergency in three states Wednesday, promising to send more soldiers to the northeast to put down a growing threat from militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram group and an offshoot, Ansaru.<p>NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton says Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, which are close to the Chadian border on the east, are beset with violence. Militants are threatening to impose strict Islamic law in the region, and are establishing control with more sophisticated weaponry. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27338 at http://wfae.org Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Over Terrorism Get In Line! Enormous Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs http://wfae.org/post/get-line-enormous-powerball-jackpot-grabs If it seems as though lottery jackpots keep growing in size, you're right — the multistate Powerball lottery has ballooned to its third-largest size in history, and one or several lucky people could win Wednesday night's drawing.<p>At this writing, the Powerball is worth an estimated $360 million, with a $229.2 million cash value. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27330 at http://wfae.org Get In Line! Enormous Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs Top Stories: IRS Scandal; When Are Reporters' Records Taken? http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-irs-scandal-when-are-reporters-records-taken Good morning, here are our early stories:<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/15/184145721/read-the-report-on-irss-inappropriate-scrutiny-of-groups">Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups.</a><p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/15/184138253/holder-isnt-sure-how-often-reporters-records-are-seized">Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized.</a><p>And here are more early stories:<p><strong>Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity.</strong> (<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-14/syria-re Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27325 at http://wfae.org Top Stories: Bangladesh Survivor; FBI Shared Bombing Suspect Data http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-bangladesh-survivor-fbi-shared-bombing-suspect-data Good morning, here are our early stories:<p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/10/182805744/fbi-says-data-about-probe-of-bombing-suspect-was-shared">FBI Says Data About Probe Of Bombing Suspect Was Shared.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/10/182810766/reports-survivor-rescued-17-days-after-bangladesh-building-collapse">Survivor Rescued 17 Days After Bangladesh Building Collapse.</a><p>And here are more early headlines:<p><strong>Relatives Of Cleveland Captor Describes Past Abusive Behavior.</strong> (<a href="http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/home/tick Fri, 10 May 2013 12:04:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 27011 at http://wfae.org Need A Lift? See Japan's New 'Branomics Bra' http://wfae.org/post/need-lift-see-japans-new-branomics-bra As Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe focuses on boosting his country's bottom line, a lingerie company is hoping to give Japan a different type of lift.<p>The "Branomics Bra" from Triumph International is a play on Abe's economic policy known as "Abenomics." The company says the garment has a "growth strategy" to help bust Japan's persistent inflation problem, according to Reuters.<p>The concept bra features <a href="http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/05/09/Abenomics-bra-promises-to-lift-your-um-economy/7881368100559/#ixzz2SnuI7XR3">three toy arrows and a target shaped pouch</a>, modeled after the Thu, 09 May 2013 16:43:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 26947 at http://wfae.org Need A Lift? See Japan's New 'Branomics Bra' Top Stories: Cleveland Kidnappings; Boston Bombing Latest http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-cleveland-kidnappings-boston-bombing-latest Good morning, here are our early stories:<p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/09/182519613/cleveland-kidnappings-horrors-began-with-offers-of-rides">Cleveland Kidnappings: Horrors Began With Offers Of Rides.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/09/182533111/reports-cousin-of-boston-suspects-is-prominent-islamist">Reports: Cousin Of Boston Suspects Is 'Prominent Islamist'.</a><p>And here are more early headlines:<p><strong>Death Toll Passes 900 In Bangladesh Building Collapse.</strong> (<em><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-bang Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 26929 at http://wfae.org Syria Gets Its Internet Back http://wfae.org/post/syria-gets-its-internet-back Internet access appears to be returning in Syria after an outage hit most of the war-torn country, according to web monitoring firm Renesys.<p>It estimates the web blackout began Tuesday night and lasted for nearly 20 hours but <a href="https://twitter.com/renesys">tweeted</a> Wednesday afternoon that "platform traffic to the country is increasing."<p>All incoming and outgoing Syrian Internet traffic <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/07/web-monitor-syria-has-largely-disappeared-from-the-internet/">was suddenly interrupted</a> around 9:45 p.m. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:57:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 26872 at http://wfae.org Syria Gets Its Internet Back Top Stories: Kidnapping Latest; Influential Soccer Coach Leaving http://wfae.org/post/top-stories-kidnapping-latest-influential-soccer-coach-leaving Good morning, here are our early stories:<p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182178844/cleveland-kidnappings-wednesdays-developments">Cleveland Kidnappings: Wednesday Developments.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182190351/manchester-uniteds-sir-alex-ferguson-is-retiring">Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson Is Retiring.</a><p>-- <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182012327/head-of-environmental-crimes-unit-is-leaving-government">Head Of Environmental Crimes Unit Is Leaving Government. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:16:00 +0000 Korva Coleman 26855 at http://wfae.org