Album Review: 'Runaway's Diary'
Amy LaVere sings in a sweet soprano, but her lyrics are anything but sweet. Robert Christgau reviews her new album, Runaway's Diary.
High School Coach Sports A Running Streak Even Forrest Gump Would Envy
Melissa Block talks to California high school cross country coach Jon Sutherland, just moments after he broke the record for the longest running streak in the U.S.: 16,438 days in a row.
In Las Vegas Shootings, Some Suspect Roots In Anti-Government Militias
A married couple apparently killed two police officers and another woman in Las Vegas. The husband and wife, also killed in the shooting, appear to have held anti-government and anti-law enforcement views.
As College Tuition Soars, What Puts That Price Tag In Motion?
As President Obama unveils new efforts to help college graduates with student loan debt, there's new focus on the problems that drive that debt: the cost of college and the reasons it's been skyrocketing.
Detroit's Big Three Toss $26 Million Into Pot For 'Grand Bargain'
Detroit's big three automakers announced they'll pitch in to help the "Grand Bargain" — an effort to protect city workers' pensions. But the deal could unravel if the city's retirees reject the deal.
Supreme Court: At 21, Some Children Must Start Visa Process Over
In an unusual majority, the Supreme Court's liberal and conservative justices have decided that immigrant children who turn 21 while their parents' immigration application is pending must start over.
Baseball Has An Elbow Problem: More Pros Getting Ligament Surgery
As demand on pitchers (and their elbows) mounts, players are getting "Tommy John" surgery at a record pace. Doctors are wondering what — if anything — can be done about the injuries.
Scientist Touts Exoskeleton That Could Offer A Chance To Walk Again
Neuro-engineers at Duke University have developed a mind-controlled robotic exoskeleton that they say will change the future for paraplegics. The technology debuts at the opening of the World Cup.
Was There Incentive At VA For Behavior That Created Scandal?
NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Dr. Kenneth Kizer about strategies to improve health care at the country's veterans hospitals. Kizer is is a former undersecretary for health in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
