David Greene

Environmental Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, TN

David Greene appears in the following:

News Brief: Financial Markets Drop, Israeli Elections

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

The Down Jones Industrial average has suffered its worst Christmas Eve performance. How is President Trump reacting? Israel's government wants to move up its elections from Nov. 2019 to April.

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News Brief: Government Shutdown, Tsunami, U.S. Troops To Leave Syria

Monday, December 24, 2018

The federal government is likely to remain partially shut down until after the new year. The death toll is expected to rise after a tsunami hit Indonesia. U.S. troops wind down their mission in Syria.

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Vice President Dick Cheney's Power Is On Display In 'Vice'

Friday, December 21, 2018

In the new film Vice, director Adam McKay teamed up with Oscar winner Christian Bale to portray former Vice President Dick Cheney and his rise to power.

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News Brief: U.S. Troops To Leave Syria, Courts Deal Setbacks To Asylum-Seekers

Thursday, December 20, 2018

President Trump says it's time for U.S. forces to leave Syria. Roughly 2,200 U.S. troops have been fighting ISIS in Syria. And, another federal court decision blocks Trump's immigration crackdown.

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McConnell Announces Plan To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Congress appears to be on the verge of avoiding a partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan would delay a fight over border wall funding until February.

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News Brief: Justice Bill, Migrants' Release, Pyongyang Cheats Sanctions

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Senate approves bipartisan criminal justice bill. Several thousand migrant children in U.S. custody could be released soon. Open scientific collaboration may be helping North Korea cheat on sanctions.

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News Brief: Flynn Faces Sentencing, Moonves' Severance, Toxic Mine Dust

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn is sentenced Tuesday. CBS denies ex-CEO Les Moonves $120 million in severance. And, regulators failed to stop an epidemic killing thousands of coal miners.

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News Brief: Trump's Personnel Changes, Obamacare, Weinstein Case

Monday, December 17, 2018

The White House makes more personnel moves as a government shutdown looms. A federal judge's ruling threatens Obamacare. The latest in the sexual harassment case against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

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News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Two sources implicate Trump in illegal campaign contributions. Nancy Pelosi agrees to a term limit to secure House speaker job. Government shelters are filled to near capacity with migrant children.

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Trump Announces Two Nominations

Friday, December 07, 2018

Before boarding Marine One, President Trump stopped to talk to reporters. He announced he's nominating Heather Nauert as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and William Barr to be his attorney general.

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News Brief: Huawei CFO, USA Gymnastics, Hurricane Damages Puerto Rican Tombs

Thursday, December 06, 2018

Canadian authorities arrest the CFO of one of China's largest companies. The organization overseeing U.S. gymnastics files for bankruptcy. A Puerto Rican cemetery remains closed after Hurricane Maria.

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George H.W. Bush Funeral: George W. Bush To Eulogize His Father

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush was a leader in a formidable political dynasty: the son of a senator, the father of a governor — and of the 43rd president. George W. Bush will eulogize his father.

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George H.W. Bush Funeral: Remembering The 41st President At The National Cathedral

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Friends, colleagues and the family of President George H.W. Bush memorialize him at the Washington National Cathedral. Among the attendees are all former living presidents of the United States.

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George H.W. Bush Funeral: Casket Arrives At Washington National Cathedral

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The motorcade carrying the body of President George H.W. Bush arrives at the Washington National Cathedral . Morning Edition monitors and updates.

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Washington Hosts The State Funeral For George H.W. Bush

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

As mourners make their way to the National Cathedral, NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley talks about the ceremony and reflects on notable moments in the former president's career.

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State Funeral For George H.W. Bush About To Get Underway

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush is about to begin in Washington. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley joins Morning Edition offers perspective on the proceedings.

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Michael Cohen, Trump's Former Lawyer, Reaches New Guilty Plea Deal

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Michael Cohen, the longtime attorney for Donald Trump, has entered a new guilty plea in federal court in New York City. This was a surprise. Cohen had already offered a guilty plea in a separate case.

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The 1975's Matty Healy Negotiates With The World

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The 1975 frontman's lifestyle sent him to rehab. David Greene speaks with Healy about giving up his "love affair" with drugs and the band's latest album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.

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News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Attorney for the Ex-Trump campaign chairman reportedly briefed Trump's legal team on Mueller probe. Indonesian investigators report on Lion Air crash. Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research.

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Google Workers, Amnesty International Protest Censored Search Engine In China

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Google employees and human rights groups have been raising the alarm for some time over how Google would operate under one of the most authoritarian and information-controlling regimes in the world.

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