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Writing On The Sly, Nathaniel Rich's Secret Debut
It took over five years for Nathaniel Rich to finish his first novel — maybe because he was writing The Mayor's Tongue secretly, first as a college student, and then while writing film criticism during the day.
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Federal Prosecutors Drop Doping Case Against Cyclist Lance Armstrong
A federal prosecutor said the case had been closed, but gave no details as to why.
Voting Heads West: A Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus Primer
While hotels along the Vegas Strip are full of Super Bowl fans and convention attendees this weekend, another event will be playing out Saturday at more than 100 locations across the state. Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses will be taking place, and mostly in low-key places.
On Positive Jobs Report, Nasdaq Hits 11-Year High
The Dow registered its highest reading in close to four years.
Near Syria's Capital, The Evidence Of Heavy Fighting
Fighting between rebel forces and the Syrian government has been taking place in many areas, including the eastern suburbs of Damascus. The rebels actually took control of some suburbs, but a visit by a journalist found that the government forces had regained control after fighting that caused considerable damage.
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Military Judge Denies Request To Delay Sept. 11 Case At Guantanamo
The lawyers were asking for more time to file memos on why Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his alleged co-conspirators should not be tried in a capital case.
The Surprising Story Of A Super Bowl Snack
From Cheetos to Doritos, fried corn snacks have become a fixture at Super Bowl parties. But the original American corn chip, the Frito, was first meant to be a healthy side dish and ingredient for cooking.
'Best Practices': Learning To Live With Asperger's
David Finch was 30-years-old when he discovered that he was on the autism spectrum. In Journal of Best Practices, he describes how he learned to manage the disorder — and become a better husband and father in the process.
Senator Demands Answers from Freddie Mac's Regulator
Sen. Robert Casey, D-Pa., today sent a series of questions to Freddie's regulator, highlighting how much remains unknown about the mortgage giant's controversial bets against American homeowners.
Vermont Inmates Hide Image Of Pig On Police Decals
The visual epithet was put on 30 cruisers and went unnoticed for four years.
Can Komen Recover From Controversy?
The breast cancer organization has suffered one of the worst public relations disasters in recent memory. Komen relies heavily on positive associations with its cause, but restoring its luster will be quite a task.
Winklevoss Twins May Reap $300 Million From Facebook IPO
That is somewhat ironic, of course, since they so famously sued Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their idea when he created the social media website while they were all students at Harvard. The case was eventually settled.
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Afghans View Peace Talks With Hope, Suspicion
The surprise announcement that the U.S. and the Taliban could soon begin peace talks in Qatar may have increased the chances of a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. But some Afghans wonder whether such talks are about stabilizing Afghanistan — or just helping U.S. troops leave.
Many Hits, Rather Than A Big One, Pose Greatest Concussion Risk
High school football players experienced brain changes long before they had symptoms of concussion. The findings suggest that concussions come from cumulative damage, researchers say.
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Prison Meal Deal: Where The Staff Serves Lunch ... And Time
At the Fife and Drum Restaurant, located in a Massachusetts minimum-security prison, inmates learn to cook and wait tables. Regulars praise the tasty lunches served up at bargain prices. Prison officials say such job training reduces the chances prisoners will re-offend.
Las Vegas Principal Hopes To Beat The Odds
Nevada has the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. But now a multi-million dollar federal grant is helping one district turn its schools around. Host Michel Martin speaks with a principal who spent last Saturday knocking on the doors of students who dropped out, encouraging them to come back to school.
Battered By The Bust, Nevada Voters Search For Slivers Of Hope
The brutal recession has wracked Nevada, where soaring unemployment and foreclosure numbers tell the story of the state's misery. But its importance as a swing state in the 2012 presidential contest has only been enhanced in the four years since it went for Democrat Barack Obama.
Komen Foundation Now Says It Will Continue Grants To Planned Parenthood
"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives," Komen CEO Nancy Brinker says.
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In Reversal, Komen Reinstates Funding For Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, the foundation moved to discontinue funding of breast cancer screening by Planned Parenthood. The change came because of a new Komen policy forbidding forbidding grants to organizations under official investigation. Now that policy has been changed again.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Smash' Talk And Getting Serious About Reading
On this week's show: A discussion about the ups and downs of NBC's new musical drama Smash, and a chat with NPR.org's new books editor about high literature, low literature, and how people read.
