VA's Inspector General Finds Faked Data At Hospitals Across U.S.
President Obama addressed the annual convention of the American Legion in North Carolina with a raft of new proposals for vets.
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Wine Country Quake Leaves Behind Bottles In Shards
The wine industry in California's Napa Valley is taking stock of the damage from this weekend's magnitude 6.0 earthquake.
Between A Town And Its Bears, A Star-Crossed Relationship
Most people in the town of Old Forge, N.Y., want to refrain from feeding black bears. The trouble is, without the bears coming around as often as they do, the town stands to lose a lot of its tourism.
In Ferguson, Court Fines And Fees Fuel Anger
The protests in Ferguson are a response to the shooting death of Michael Brown, but the heavy use of court fines and fees helps explain why there's so much anger directed at local police.
Turnitin And The Debate Over Anti-Plagiarism Software
One company and its algorithms are changing the way America's schools handle classroom ethics.
Outside Group Mirrors Successful Strategies Of Political Parties
A U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs in Iowa, and the GOP has opened 11 field offices statewide. But there's also a new team working the state, the Virginia-based group Americans for Prosperity.
Debunking Common Myths About The Common Core
Many people don't realize it's a set of standards, not a curriculum. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks with education reporter Cory Turner about other misconceptions about the Common Core standards.
Bounding From Boat To Mailbox, Young Letter Carrier Delivers
The latest this series profiles a unique job in a Wisconsin resort town. About 60 homes on a big lake get their mail delivered by a boat that never stops moving.
Congress In Recess After A Notably Unproductive Session
Congress adjourned Friday for a five week recess. Senior Washington correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Eric Westervelt to talk about what they did and didn't get done.
A Somber Show Of Support At Michael Brown's Funeral
It's been two weeks since the 18-year-old was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Mo. Large crowds are expected to attend Brown's funeral Monday; his dad asked for peace after weeks of protests.