20 March 2007: Morning By The Morning News — 20 Mar 2007 In Russia, 106 killed in a mine explosion, 62 killed in a nursing-home fire. New federal-attorney emails show tension at the highest levels while officials tried to control the damage. Whether or not you believe Jesus deserves to get high, the issue is a lot more important than you think. Review of pet projects tacked onto the Iraq funding bill. Op: Every year has been worse than the last since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Scientists invent new mosquitos, still able to annoy you but disabled when it comes to malaria. The unknown but likely-awful numbers of HIV and AIDS sufferers in Afghanistan. 078-05-1120 is the most misused number ever--and other odd social-security facts. Team solves 120-year-old puzzle with theoretical structure built in 248 dimensions. Depressing statistics about children and schooling. NPR to court younger listeners with Zack, a show inspired by what "NPR staffers would name their male children." American composers (e.g., Meredith Monk and Bjork) now available on Counterstream Radio. New York's Shake Shack has reopened and this year it's equipped with ShakeWands.
