Vicki Barker

Olympic Flame Flies To United Kingdom

Vicki Barker and Vicki Barker — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:16:00 +0000

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST:

The Olympic torch has arrived in Britain, ahead of this summer's Games in London. The torch, lit at the original location of the Games at the ancient Greek site of Olympia one week ago, flew in from Athens yesterday. Just a few hours ago, the historic flame began its tour of the UK. Vicki Barker reports from London.

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VICKI BARKER, BYLINE: With helicopters circling overhead, the torch began its 70-day journey under early morning sunshine at Land's End, a rocky promontory jutting into the North Atlantic.

British Economy Heads Back Into Recession

Vicki Barker — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:25:00 +0000

Britain is a nation in shock, following Wednesday's announcement that its economy has slipped back into recession. It's the second time since the 2008 financial crisis, and it's raising new questions about the government's unpopular austerity measures.

Neighs Have It: Horse Tale Ensnares British Leader

Vicki Barker — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:06:00 +0000

In Britain, there's a long waiting list of British animal lovers hoping to take in aging police horses.