Baseball May Return To 2020 Olympics; Tokyo Organizers Also Want Surfing
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizers would like to see baseball, skateboarding and surfing — but not bowling — when they host the Summer Games.
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Parents Can Learn How To Prevent Anxiety In Their Children
Parents with anxiety disorders can unintentionally teach their children anxious responses to life. But parents can learn how to teach children coping strategies instead, a study finds.
On Plane Back To Rome, Pope Reflects On His First U.S. Visit
A visibly tired Pope Francis spoke with reporters during a freewheeling press conference in the air. Topics included his impressions of the U.S., clergy sex abuse and women's role in the church.
N.Y. Prison Worker Who Helped Inmates Escape Gets Up To 7 Years
Joyce Mitchell, 51, provided tools such as hacksaws, drill bits and lighted eyeglasses to two convicted killers ahead of their June 6 prison break.
Ahead Of Meeting With Putin, Obama Addresses Syria At U.N.
Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen about President Obama's address to the United Nations, and what it means for U.S. action on the Syrian conflict and for relations with Russia.
Say My Name: Baby Giant Panda Is Named ... Bei Bei
The name was chosen by first lady Michelle Obama and China's first lady, Madame Peng Liyuan. It was unveiled at a ceremony at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Shell Oil Abandons Controversial Drilling Off Alaska's Shore
Shell announced the move late Sunday, describing what the company called "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.
Seattle Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike
For the Seattle school district's 53,000 students, the strike had delayed the start of the school year by six days. Sunday night's vote officially ends the strike.
Miami Area Muralists Rouse A New Reputation For An Industrial City
A new arts district is taking shape in what was once a booming industrial center. Drab warehouses are canvases for street artists in Hialeah, an affordable alternative to Miami's Wynwood art scene.
Fiorina As CEO: 'Colossal Failure' Or 'The Right Leader'?
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO defended her business record in the latest Republican presidential debate. But is her past an asset or a hindrance?