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Homeowners Find Mortgage Program Not So Easy

Since President Obama launched Making Home Affordable, the program has helped just under 17,000 mortgage holders — far fewer than the millions the administration hoped for. One Salt Lake City couple says their bank ignored them until the media stepped in.
Posted: 06/09/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

As Roads Cut Off Migrations, Hoofed Species Decline

Mass migrations of large, hoofed animals are endangered across the globe, says a new study. Many of these big, grass-eating animals like bison, elk and wildebeests that used to migrate hundreds of miles don't travel these distances anymore; roads, towns and fences have interrupted their routes. Some formerly migrating species survive only in parks.
Posted: 06/09/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

First Guantanamo Detainee Arrives In U.S.

Ahmed Gailani, the first Guantanamo detainee to stand trial in federal court, arrived in New York Tuesday to stand trial for the 1998 embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. His case is part of a much broader national debate over how to handle the roughly 240 detainees being held at the camp.
Posted: 06/09/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Homeless Advocate Goes High Tech

Eric Sheptock is a homeless advocate in Washington, D.C. Though he's homeless himself, he keeps a blog, a Facebook page and a Twitter account — platforms to help educate the public about what he and many others like him are up against.
Posted: 06/09/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Court Rules Judges Must Avoid Appearance Of Bias

The Supreme Court weighs in on an issue involving the campaign contributions received by elected judges. Also, the court says it will not hear an appeal from a former Army captain who was dismissed under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

How Congress Might Tax Your Health Benefits

Taxing health benefits could help fund a health care overhaul, which is estimated to cost $1 trillion over 10 years. But both the public and businesses are worried about the idea.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Can TLC Keep Ratings Great Post-'Jon & Kate'?

The Jon & Kate Plus 8 infidelity scandal brought in a throng of new fans. But most of these viewers aren't just interested in cute little kids: They're hoping to see a train wreck. TLC must now come up with an encore that keeps this audience engaged.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Using Psychology To Save You From Yourself

Human beings don't always behave rationally. Now, policymakers are using research about human decision-making to design policies to protect humans from their own poor judgment — including everything from unwanted pregnancies to failing to save for retirement.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Gay Marriage Battle Heats Up In Nation's Capital

Earlier this year, the Washington, D.C., City Council passed a measure that would allow the nation's capital to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the city. Supporters now hope to see the council pass legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry inside the district. But opponents vow a pitched fight.
Posted: 06/07/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Alpha Bison: The Quieter Bellow Wins The Females

Full-throated rumbling and roaring is one of the ways male bison establish their dominance in the herd. When a female runs through a group of males, it often provokes a "fighting storm" — the males bellow, head-butt and fight. In the end, the most dominant male in the group will pair with the female.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Corruption Trial Set To Begin For Ex-Rep. Jefferson

Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana is set to go on trial Tuesday on federal bribery and corruption charges. The case made headlines after the FBI found $90,000 in cash in his freezer.
Posted: 06/08/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines