Jeff Brady

Court: Philly Doctor Guilty Of Murder In Late-Term Abortions

Jeff Brady — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:49:00 +0000

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A Philadelphia doctor who performed late-term abortions is now facing multiple murder convictions and a possible death sentence. A jury found Kermit Gosnell guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies that prosecutors said were delivered alive and then killed. Gosnell was also found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a female patient. He was acquitted on one count of murder in a fourth abortion.

In a moment, we'll get reaction from both sides in the abortion debate.

Boston In Collective Mourning After Marathon Attack

Jeff Brady — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:18:00 +0000

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Organizers gave that service in Boston a title: Healing Our City. Thousands of people took part both inside the cathedral and outside.

NPR's Jeff Brady spoke with Bostonians about this moment of collective remembrance.

JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: A theme emerged during the service, expressed here by Rev. Nancy Taylor.

THE REV. NANCY TAYLOR: We are shaken, but we are not forsaken. Another's hate will not make of us haters.

BRADY: Inside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, about 2,000 seats were available.

A Letter On Finding A Husband Before Graduation Spurs Debate

Jeff Brady — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:11:00 +0000

More than a week after Susan Patton's letter to the editor of The Daily Princetonian prompted heated criticism, the 1977 Princeton alumna says she still stands by her words.

"I have never had a problem voicing an unpopular opinion if it's heartfelt," Patton tells NPR.

In her letter, Patton wrote to young women attending her alma mater, "Find a husband on campus before you graduate."

Patton is the divorced mother of two sons — both "Princetonians." She says the

Pennsylvania Tightens Abortion Rules Following Clinic Deaths

Jeff Brady — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:29:00 +0000

A Philadelphia doctor who performed abortions is on trial for murder. Kermit Gosnell, 72, is accused in the deaths of a female patient and seven babies who the prosecutor says were born alive. District Attorney R.

Yahoo Buys News App From British Teenager For A Reported $30 Million

Jeff Brady — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:56:00 +0000

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A British teenager has sold his mobile application to Yahoo for a reported $30 million. Seventeen-year-old Nick D'Aloisio created his app called Summly when he was only 15. As NPR's Jeff Brady reports, the teen will now go to work for Yahoo.

JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: When Yahoo was founded in 1995, Nick D'Aloisio wasn't even born yet. He says he taught himself to program computers using books and video tutorials.

American Catholics Look To New Pope For Hope, Renewal

Jeff Brady — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:19:00 +0000

Catholics in Philadelphia react on Wednesday to selection of the new pope.

BP Bows Out Of Solar, But Industry Outlook Still Sunny

Jeff Brady — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:07:00 +0000

The solar energy business is growing quickly, but future growth will not include oil giant BP.

At the IHS CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, BP's CEO made it clear the company is done with solar.

"We have thrown in the towel on solar," Bob Dudley said after delivering a wide-ranging speech Wednesday.

"Not that solar energy isn't a viable energy source, but we worked at it for 35 years, and we really never made money," he added.

BP, which Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

"Retail prices have gone up for each of the last 33 or so days — dating back to about Jan.

What Would Natural Gas Exports Mean For Utility Bills?

Jeff Brady — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:24:00 +0000

The Department of Energy will soon decide whether to allow more liquefied natural gas exports. The gas industry argues more exports are good for the U.S. economy. But manufacturers want cheap gas to stay at home and power factories. Environmentalists worry exports will increase drilling across the country even more.

Crews Clean Up Northeast Blizzard

Jeff Brady — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:05:00 +0000

As crews dig out from a record-breaking snow storm in New England, there are new worries about flooding. The National Weather Service reported waves three stories high off the coast. NPR's Jeff Brady reports from Boston.

Focus On Fracking Diverts Attention From Horizontal Drilling

Jeff Brady — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:52:00 +0000

Mention the recent surge in oil and natural gas production in the U.S.

Will Obama Administration Clear Keystone XL Pipeline?

Jeff Brady — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:06:00 +0000

The future of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline is in the hands of the State Department. President Obama rejected a similar pipeline proposal last year, but now that Nebraska Gov.

Interior Secretary's Legacy Defined By Issues Of Oil

Jeff Brady — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The Department of the Interior is huge — more than 70,000 employees manage a half-billion acres of public land, mostly in the West. The department does everything from operate national parks to administer Native American social programs and manage wild horses.

But Ken Salazar's four-year tenure as interior secretary has been dominated by his department's role in the oil business.

47 States Report Widespread Influenza Outbreaks

Jeff Brady — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:21:00 +0000

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The influenza virus is on a lot of minds today. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 47 states are reporting widespread outbreaks. The flu was even mentioned several times during last night's Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. Here's comedian Amy Poehler joking about one star who stayed home.

AMY POEHLER: Meryl Streep is not here tonight. She has the flu.

Christie's State Of The State Focuses On Sandy

Jeff Brady — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:46:00 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday delivered his State-of-the-State speech. It contained no new policy objectives. It was designed to boost morale in state where he said 346,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Drilling For Facts Under The 'Promised Land' Fiction

Jeff Brady — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:28:00 +0000

There is plenty in the movie Promised Land that will prompt energy industry insiders to roll their eyes. But the overall issues explored in the film, which is being widely released in theaters Friday, are very real.

A process called hydraulic fracturing has led to drilling booms that are transforming rural communities into industrial zones. Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," makes it possible to tap into natural gas reservoirs deep underground.

After Sandy, Can The Jersey Shore Come Home Again?

Jeff Brady — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:29:00 +0000

Think about it and you'll start to realize how important the Jersey shore is to American culture. Sure there's the television show Jersey Shore, but there are more enduring signs. Consider the board game Monopoly; properties are named after Atlantic City locations. And during a television fundraiser for Superstorm Sandy victims in November, comedian Jimmy Fallon talked specifically about the Jersey Shore.

"As all you know, New Jersey was hit really hard. Some beaches were destroyed. Boardwalks were torn apart. But they will be rebuilt.

U.S. Becomes Less Dependent On Foreign Oil

Jeff Brady — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:12:00 +0000

The Department of Energy projects domestic oil production in the U.S. will grow faster than consumption in coming years. That means the country needs to import much less oil in the future.

To Lure Shoppers, Wal-Mart Tries Same-Day Delivery

Jeff Brady — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:34:00 +0000

With the holiday shopping season shifting into high gear, retailers are doing everything they can to win consumer dollars. Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, is trying out one new strategy this season: same-day delivery. In a few select markets, it's joining online retail giant Amazon and eBay's "Now" service in offering super-quick delivery, straight to your door.

With a Wal-Mart store just three miles from my house, I could easily drive there to pick up some supplies for work. Instead, I decided to give the service a try.

Some Sandy-Damaged Homes Must Be Demolished

Jeff Brady — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:23:00 +0000

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In New York, the city is expected to begin demolishing some of the houses that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Inspectors have fanned out across the boroughs to places hard hit by the storm to decide which houses are safe to return to and which are not. Some of the most-damaged neighborhoods are along the coastal stretches of Staten Island.

BP Settles Criminal Suit Over Gulf Oil Spill

Jeff Brady — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:47:00 +0000

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And I'm Steve Inskeep. Good morning. Let's talk next about what's being described as the largest criminal fine in U.S. history. BP will pay nearly $1.3 billion for crimes associated with its 2010 drilling rig accident and oil spill, in the Gulf of Mexico. On top of that, the company will pay more than $3 billion to settle claims from the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Nor'easter Burdens Power Restoration From Sandy

Jeff Brady — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:28:00 +0000

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Hundreds of thousands of customers in the Northeast still don't have power after being pounded by Sandy. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for an investigation, claiming some of the utilities were not prepared. A snow storm this week has made the situation worse.

Colo., Wash. Voters Pass Marijuana Ballot Issue

Jeff Brady — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:50:00 +0000

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Many Americans voted on issues as well as candidates yesterday. It was a historic night for supporters of same-sex marriage, and we'll have more on that in a moment.

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First, voters in two states, Washington and Colorado, approved ballot measures legalizing recreational marijuana use.

As NPR's Jeff Brady reports from Colorado, it appears both states now plan to regulate marijuana more like alcohol.

JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: In Colorado, residents over 21 years old will be allowed up to an ounce of marijuana.

Colorado Shifting From Republican To Swing State

Jeff Brady — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:18:00 +0000

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And now to NPR's Jeff Brady. Jeff, you're joining us from another swing state, Colorado. Where exactly are you and what are you hearing from people there?

JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: I'm in Aurora, Colorado and it is beautiful outside. It's 70 degrees, about 70 degrees, beautiful blue sky, a little bit of a breeze, but perfect weather for voting. We're in Arapaho County, which is one of the swing counties that we're going to be watching closely as the election returns come in tonight. Apparently, the lines here were pretty long this morning.

In North Jersey, Still A State Of Emergency

Jeff Brady — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:06:00 +0000

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Portions of the New York subway system are up and running again after being shut down for three days after Superstorm Sandy. There is, of course, a giant hole in the middle of the system. The lines stop short of Lower Manhattan, where many tunnels and stations flooded.

INSKEEP: In Lower Manhattan, the New York Stock Exchange is open again using backup generators.

Could U.S. Produce Enough Oil To Rival Saudi Arabia?

Jeff Brady — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:58:00 +0000

An oil boom is under way in the United States. Since 2008 domestic oil production has increased dramatically, reversing what was a nearly three-decade decline. That has some predicting the U.S. could overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's largest petroleum producer in coming years.

In 2011 the U.S. produced 5.66 million barrels of crude oil a day, according to the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. By next year the agency projects that will increase 21 percent to 6.85 million barrels a day.

Redistricting In Maryland Imperils Longtime Congressional Republican

Jeff Brady — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0000

Democrats have an uphill battle to take control of the House of Representatives in November. But one bright spot for the party is in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

State Democrats redrew the district's boundaries, and now it favors their party. That leaves 10-term Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett in trouble.

"My opponent is a member of the Tea Party, which is an organization that came to Washington to do nothing — to defeat everything they try to get done," Democrat John Delaney charged at Wednesday's debate in Hagerstown.

Maryland Democrats Are Hopeful After 6th District Is Redrawn

Jeff Brady — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:03:00 +0000

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In November, Democrats have an uphill battle if they want to try and take control of the U.S. House of Representatives. But one bright spot for the party is the Sixth Congressional District in Maryland. State Democrats redrew the district's boundaries and now it favors their party. And that leaves 10-term Republican Congressman Roscoe Bartlett in trouble.