NPR Programs: News & NotesFrom newsmaker interviews and spotlight profiles to feature stories and news coverage, News & Notes shines a light on some of the most important topics and concerns of interest to African Americans today. The program offers unique insights and illuminating observations on the day's news and trends for all NPR listeners.Stephen Carter Offers Political 'Palace' Thriller- September 15, 2008 Yale law professor Stephen Carter sets his novels in the world of wealthy and well-educated black Americans. His third novel, Palace Council, is both historical and contemporary. Carter chronicles the pivotal struggles over race and politics in the 1960s.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631524&ft=1&f=11 Waiting Out Hurricane Ike- September 15, 2008 Hurricane Ike slammed the Gulf Coast over the weekend. Blogger Daniel Perry is a resident of Houston, Texas. He and his family decided to stay at their home and brace themselves for Ike's impact.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631514&ft=1&f=11 Wall Street Turmoil Affecting Housing Prices- September 15, 2008 Some economic analysts say the United States is experiencing its biggest shake-up in financial markets since the crash of 1929. Farai Chideya talks with economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux about consumer prices, the economics of hurricane season, and more.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631511&ft=1&f=11 Lehman Brothers Files For Bankruptcy- September 15, 2008 Wall Street is facing a complete restructuring. The investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy today after failing to find a buyer over the weekend. Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch instead, saving the firm from collapse. Marcus Mabry of the New York Times explains.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94631504&ft=1&f=11 'Billboard' Compiles Top Songs Of Last 50 Years- September 12, 2008 Believe it or not, Billboard magazine's "Hot 100 Chart" has been around for half a century. To mark the anniversary, Billboard has compiled an "All Time Hot 100" list of the most popular singles in the last 50 years. Geoff Mayfield, director of the magazine's charts department, explains.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94563904&ft=1&f=11 |