Shots Fired Near Vice President's Delaware Home; Biden Wasn't There
Someone fired multiple gunshots from a vehicle near Vice President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Del., Saturday night, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
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Highway Overpass In Cincinnati Collapses; 1 Dead
Interstate 75 was closed southbound after an overpass north of the old Hopple Street bridge collapsed, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Paddle Boarder Who Wanted To See Orcas Gets An Up-Close Look
A pod of five orcas swam around — and even under — Rich German while he stood on his paddle board off of Laguna Beach, Calif. He videotaped the encounter.
Should Judicial Candidates Be Allowed To Solicit Campaign Money?
Once, judicial elections were a pretty tame affair, with relatively little money spent. Not anymore. The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on how candidates should be allowed to gather funding.
One Scientist's Race To Help Microbes Help You
Moving the American Gut Project to a biotech hub like San Diego may speed the jump from basic research to real treatments. At least that's microbe tracker Rob Knight's plan.
Analysts Watch For Impacts Of European Economic Weakness On U.S.
German automakers have several plants in the South, and Florida counts on European tourists. Analysts hope efforts to stimulate Europe's economy will keep investments in the U.S. from slipping.
By Making A Game Out Of Rejection, A Man Conquers Fear
Jason Comely's fear of rejection was so strong that he'd become completely isolated. So he set out to get himself rejected at least once a day, every day. Funny thing is, it worked.
Largest Unit Of Gambling Giant Caesars Files For Bankruptcy
Caesars — the giant gambling company — put its largest unit into bankruptcy on Thursday. The company was acquired by private equity firms Apollo and TPG in 2008 just as the financial crisis was pushing the economy into recession. It never recovered and has more than $20 billion in debt.
A Vital Chapter Of American History On Film In 'Selma'
Director Ava DuVernay speaks to NPR's Michele Norris about making Selma, a searing depiction of the battle for voting rights — and the first major movie about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Teach For America At 25: With Maturity, New Pressure To Change
Now a fixture on the education landscape, TFA faces new challenges — from inside and out.