The bipartisan economic stimulus plan has run into a partisan wall in the Senate. Democratic leaders say they'll force votes next week on a number of amendments. They deal with food stamps and unemployment benefits -- and whether to extend a tax rebate program to low-income seniors.
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The mercury content of fresh, sushi-grade tuna may be higher than previously thought. A recent sampling of tuna from stores and restaurants in 23 cities turned up twice the levels of mercury as in previous FDA estimates.
In the late 1870s, Lebanese immigrants began arriving in the Mississippi Delta, working first as peddlers, then grocers and restaurateurs. Kibbe, a meatloaf of sorts, is part of the glue that continues to hold the Lebanese family culture together in the Delta and beyond.
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In between gleefully killing off Sherlock Holmes and somewhat reluctantly reviving him, Arthur Conan Doyle created another great fictional character, one who easily rivals Holmes if not for intelligence, then for heroism, bravery and dash.
A medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles has taken a new approach to convenience for its customers. It has installed a high-security marijuana vending machine. People with doctor's "recommendations" can now use an ATM-like card to purchase medical weed, anytime of day or night.
David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations?
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Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), talks with Terry Gross on how to make caregiving easier. Mintz speaks from experience. Her husband has multiple sclerosis.
Cleveland State University offers special classes for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran (SERVE) seeks to smooth the transition from military life to college life, which can be daunting for many.
Repairs to the facade of the NPR building in Washington, D.C., have produced steady, deeply distracting noise -- prompting a search for practical solutions.
There's something truly satisfying about coming home on a winter's day and breathing in the savory scent of pork braised in wine -- especially when it's ready to eat when you walk in the door. April Fulton rediscovers the beauty of the slow cooker.
The No Child Left Behind Act -- which Congress approved with overwhelming bipartisan support -- is now drawing sharp bipartisan opposition. The law is up for reauthorization, and many -- including those who originally supported it -- are pointing out its flaws.
The ghost of William Shakespeare makes a rare appearance in Arizona, where the Giants of York and the Patriots of Old -- er, New -- England prepare for a mighty battle. Frank Deford and a cast of NPR reporters and hosts cover Super Bowl media day in verse.
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The vivid, detailed and realistic pictures in a new book for children transport readers to the world of baseball's Negro Leagues. Award-winning artist Kadir Nelson wrote and illustrated the book, We Are the Ship.
Old friends Mick Jones, former lead guitarist of The Clash, and Tony James, once of the Billy Idol-fronted Generation X, have teamed up in a band called Carbon/Silicon. They've been giving away songs for free on their Web site, but their new album, The Last Post, is an official hard-copy CD.
A new cell phone offers the smallest text-to-speech reading device ever built, a device especially useful for people with impaired vision. The phone and software come with a $2,000 price tag.
Someone moved into Ian Chillag's car and left behind a few wonderful mix tapes. One featured Nina Simone's "To Love Somebody," a song that's worth having stuck in your head.
We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control?
Army officials in upstate New York told representatives from Veterans Affairs not to help disabled soldiers at Fort Drum Army base with military disability paperwork last year. The paperwork can help determine post-discharge annual disability payments and health care.
In his final State of the Union address, the president hailed the policy shift in Iraq which he said had brought success there, and he cautioned against a quick withdrawal of U.S. troops. He also urged Congress to extend his tax cuts.
It's only January, and it's already been one of the deadliest years for avalanches on record. Commentator Craig Childs lives in Colorado's West Elk Mountains, and this time of year, he doesn't leave home without calculating the avalanche risk.
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