'Vendetta' Recalls The Ruthless Rivalry Between Bobby Kennedy, Jimmy Hoffa
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with James Neff about his new book Vendetta: Bobby Kennedy versus Jimmy Hoffa.
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A Reopened Embassy In Havana Could Be A Boon For U.S. Businesses
When the U.S. reopens its embassy in Havana, it will increase its staff. That should mean more help for American businesses hoping to gain a foothold on the Communist island.
S.C. Senate Takes A Strong Step Toward Removing Confederate Flag
The state's Senate will need to approve the bill one more time before it can go on to the House. Monday's tally was 37-3; a final vote will be held Tuesday.
Reddit CEO Apologizes Days After User Revolt Over Firing Of Popular Figure
Ellen Pao said the company had "screwed up ... over the past several years," leading up to the way it handled the dismissal of Victoria Taylor, the key figure in the r/IAmA section.
Recent Islamic State Losses Show It Can Be Defeated, Obama Says
But the president warned that the campaign against the group that controls large parts of Syria and Iraq "will not be quick."
U.S. Women Shatter TV Ratings Record For Soccer With World Cup Win
The U.S. women's national team won an unprecedented third FIFA Women's World Cup trophy Sunday night — and a record number of Americans tuned in to watch.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Lawyers File Motion For New Trial
Condemned to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombings, Tsarnaev filed a preliminary motion Monday for a new trial, reportedly seeking to overturn both his conviction and his death sentence.
A Hacker Is Hacked: Controversial Italian Cyber Espionage Company Is Targeted
Hacking Team's spyware has been detected in many countries with repressive regimes. The company has never revealed its client list, but a hack has made thousands of documents public.
At Age 3 — Transitioning From Jack To Jackie
What would you do if your 3-year-old son told you assuredly that he wanted to be a girl? An Oakland, Calif., couple told their child it was OK, and sad, sad boy became a joyful little girl.
Burt Shavitz, Namesake And Co-Founder Of Burt's Bees, Dies
Shavitz was "a wild-bearded and free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker," the company writes. He was 80.