Nov 21st, 2008 · Singer-songwriter Karla Adolphe and percussionist Caleb Friesen make up the Manitoba-based duo Jacob & Lily. On their recent Mountain Stage appearance, the two show off Adolphe's powerful, passionate voice and steady guitar strumming, along with Friesen's meticulous and driving rhythmic work.
Jul 31st, 2008 · Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens pleads not guilty to federal charges that he lied about hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from an oil services contractor. Stevens, the Senate's longest-serving Republican, was indicted earlier this week on seven counts of lying on Senate disclosure forms.
May 29th, 2008 · Sweden is home to some of the most exciting pop music around. In a special session with host David Dye, World Cafe features three emerging artists: Lykke Li, El Perro del Mar, and Anna Ternheim.
May 19th, 2008 · Former track coach Trevor Graham goes on trial Monday in San Francisco on charges he lied to federal investigators. Several high-profile athletes coached by Graham have been banned for steroid use.
Apr 18th, 2008 · Jackie Chan and Jet Li, two well-known martial arts film stars, just finished their first collaboration. Morning Edition and Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan says their new movie, The Forbidden Kingdom, was not worth the wait.
Mar 24th, 2008 · Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will find out Monday whether he'll face perjury or other related charges. A county prosecutor has been investigating the mayor after the publication of text messages allegedly written between him and a former top aide. The messages indicate the two may have lied on the witness stand during a whistleblowers trial last summer. Noah Ovshinsky reports from Detroit Public Radio.
Mar 24th, 2008 · Running for president eight years ago, John McCain released details about his bout with melanoma that left his face scarred and red. Candidates and presidents historically have evaded questions about their own health -- or even lied.
Mar 14th, 2008 · Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is resisting calls for his resignation amid allegations that he lied under oath and conspired in a case involving an inappropriate personal relationship. Kilpatrick gave a racially charged speech this week, accusing the local media of having a "lynch mob" mentality.