4:35am

Mon March 26, 2012
Europe

Should Big Ben Be Renamed Big Beth?

Britain's Big Ben is technically the giant bell inside St. Stephen's Tower at Parliament. Some members of Parliament want it renamed the Elizabeth tower, in honor of the queen. Jokingly, some suggested the name: Big Beth.

4:30am

Mon March 26, 2012
The Two-Way

The Arguments Begin: Supreme Court Takes Up Health Care Starting Today

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Here's how we'll be following the Supreme Court's three days of oral arguments about the President Obama's health care overhaul law, which as we've previously noted begin today.

As we always try to do when major stories are developing, we'll watch for key moments and pass along the news as soon as possible.

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4:05am

Mon March 26, 2012
The Two-Way

It's 'Unbelievable To Me,' Says Wife Of Army Sgt. Accused In Afghan Killings

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Saying that her husband "loves children, he's like a big kid himself," the wife of the U.S. Army soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians on March 11 has told NBC News that the accusations against Staff Sgt. Robert Bales are "unbelievable to me."

"I have no idea what happened, but he would not ... he loves children, and he would not do that," said Karilyn Bales.

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1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
Business

'Hunger Games' Has Big Opening Weekend

The adventure film The Hunger Games collected $155 million at the box office over the weekend. A sequel is already in the works.

1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
Law

Employers Monitor Health Care Law Arguments

The Supreme Court won't rule on President Obama's health care case until June. Republicans vow to repeal the law if they win big in November. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks to David Greene about how the ruling could affect doctors, hospitals, employers and consumers.

1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
Analysis

Politics In The News

For the first time since February, there's no Republican nomination contest this week. Over the weekend, in the Louisiana primary, Rick Santorum won big. But overall, Mitt Romney continues to hold a decisive lead in delegates.

1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
Law

Supreme Court Watchers Vie For Front Row Seats

The Supreme Court begins hearing arguments Monday on President Obama's health care law. There will be six hours of arguments spread over three days. With only 400 seats in the courtroom and political interest roiling, people began lining up early for a front-row seat.

1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
Asia

Global Nuclear Summit Opens In South Korea

Originally published on Mon March 26, 2012 2:15 am

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning to you. I'm David Greene.

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1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
NPR Story

Mich. Furniture Maker Celebrates 100 Years In Business

The American office furniture maker Steelcase is celebrating its centennial. Michigan Radio's Lindsey Smith explores the challenges of making cubicles and filing cabinets when both are in decline.

1:00am

Mon March 26, 2012
NPR Story

Businessman Chosen As Hong Kong's Next Leader

A selection committee in Hong Kong has chosen a former Cabinet chief as the southern Chinese financial hubs next leader. The voters were handpicked by Beijing. Leung Chun-ying's term will start in July.

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