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Former NPR fundraiser loses Aspen Institute job
Ronald Schiller former Senior Vice President of Development of NPR will not be going to a new position at the Aspen Institute like he planned. The former NPR executive found himself the target of an undercover sting operation on Tuesday, when video was released of a lunch meeting he had with a two individuals pretending to represent a group that supported Sharia law. Mr. Schiller's remarks in the video included: insults towards the GOP, tea party, and an admission that NPR could survive without federal funding.
Gulf Coast lawmakers form congressional caucus
Two Gulf Coast House members announced Wednesday they have created a bipartisan congressional caucus designed to help address emergencies, legislation and policy affecting the region.
Wright won't play vs. UConn
As expected, Georgetown point guard Chris Wright won't play today against UConn in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Smithsonian pledges to sell more U.S.-made gifts
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Smithsonian Institution officials have promised to sell more made-in-America products in their gift shops.
NPR CEO resigns following early exit of Sr. VP
NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller resigned Wednesday morning. According to its website, a statement released from NPR Board of Directors Chairman Dave Edwards confirms her resignation.
Patient Saint Joseph's bounces GW from A-10 tourney
Fifth-seeded Colonials fall to 17-14 after overtime setback
China tour on tap for Georgetown
Georgetown's trip to New York for the Big East Tournament looks like a stroll around the block compared to the journey awaiting the team this summer.
Fathers and Sons
Coaching genius may not be genetically transferable. Isn't that right, Pat Knight?
Cousin of conservative commentator goes missing
Marizela Perez, cousin of conservative commentator Michelle Malkin went missing in the Seattle area and has not been heard from since Saturday afternoon.
Flipping through history: Current Terps vs. N.C. State
A look ahead to Maryland's first round ACC tournament game against N.C. State
Terps attempt to draw on 2009 ACC tourney experience
Maryland faced a desperate situation two years ago in conference tournament
Manchin says Obama failing to lead on spending bill
Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, has accused President Obama of failing to take the lead on the bitter partisan dispute regarding how best to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year.
Resume comparison: VCU vs. Saint Mary's vs. Virginia Tech
Breaking down three contenders for potentially one or two NCAA tournament spots
Bracket projection: March 8
Old Dominion and Gonzaga lock in tournament berths ... but what about Virginia Commonwealth and Saint Mary's?
(audio) NPR CEO dodges questions on NPR willingness to accept donations from supporters of Muslim Brotherhood
Following remarks to the National Press Club on Monday, NPR President Vivian Schiller refused to answer my questions about whether or not NPR would be willing to accept donations from any group that backed Sharia law or supported the Muslim Brotherhood.
(video) NPR Sr. VP on NPR: We can survive without federal funding
Senior Vice President of NPR Ron Schiller met with individuals he believed to be potential donors. However, undercover video was running during this meeting. In the posted video clip, Mr. Schiller describes how NPR will find funding if the media outlet were ever to lose funding from the federal government.
(video) NPR officers compare deniers of climate change to birthers and flat earth believers
Senior Vice President of NPR Ron Schiller met with individuals he believed to be potential donors. However, undercover video was running during this meeting. In the following clip, Mr. Schiller and his co-worker Betsey Liley describe how NPR covers those who deny climate change is happening.
(video) NPR Sr. VP describes GOP as 'hijacked' by 'white' 'gun-toting' 'middle America'
Senior Vice President of NPR Ron Schiller met with individuals he believed to be potential donors. However, undercover video was running during this meeting. The following video clips show Mr. Schiller as critical of the Republican party for being "hijacked" by what he describes as "white, " "gun-toting," "middle America."
(video) NPR Sr. VP bothered by uneducated masses
Senior Vice President of NPR Ron Schiller met with individuals he believed to be potential donors. However, undercover video was running during this meeting. The following clips show Mr. Schiller's concern that the "so-called educated elite is too small a percentage of the population."
