Russell Lewis

Archival Find Could Shed New Light On Emmett Till Murder

Russell Lewis — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:39:00 +0000

New details about one of Mississippi's most infamous murders are coming to light — more than a half-century later. The death of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old black boy who allegedly whistled at a white woman, helped spark the civil rights movement.

Till lived in Chicago, and was visiting his relatives in the Mississippi Delta when he was murdered. His body was mutilated and dumped into a river. The accused were the woman's husband and her half-brother, and their trial drew reporters from both the white and black press.

Researchers have long studied the court proceedings.

Alabama Airport Is Latest To Spruce Up

Russell Lewis — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:28:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Now let's come back to the United States for this next story, because over the past few years, more than a dozen American airports - big and small - have renovated or added new terminals.

In Alaska's Iditarod Sled Race, Vets Are A Dog's Best Friend

Russell Lewis — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:05:00 +0000

In Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, the "Last Great Race on Earth" begins.

Sixty-seven sled dog teams will start the 998-mile Iditarod race across the barren, frigid and unforgiving land. In this year's competition, there are a handful of first-time racers — but those aren't the only rookies.

One is veterinarian Greg Reppas, whose job is to ensure the dogs are healthy throughout the race.

Days before the race, Reppas squats in a snowdrift in Wasilla and checks out Leo, one of the 16 dogs on this team that will start the Iditarod.

Former New Orleans Mayor Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges

Russell Lewis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:21:00 +0000

New Orleans' former mayor Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 federal corruption charges. Prosecutors say that for the past several years, Nagin has been involved in a bribery and kickback scheme. Russell Lewis talks to Audie Cornish.

A Father Humbled By The Too-Short Life Of His Daughter

Russell Lewis — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:11:00 +0000

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