Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install
Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.
Killed On The Job In Afghanistan: NPR Photographer And Interpreter
NPR photojournalist David Gilkey and Afghan journalist Zabihullah Tamanna were killed Sunday while traveling in an Afghan army convoy. NPR's David Greene, Renee Montagne and Tom Bowman share memories.
Young Dancer Forgoes Princess Getup For Hot Dog Costume
During princess day at her dance class, Ainsley Turner wore a weenie costume. And in a lineup next to all the sparkling dresses, she stood straight, beaming with pride.
Highway 101: A Trip Down One Of Mexico's Most Dangerous Roads
One of Mexico's most treacherous highways passes through the northern border state of Tamaulipas. It is infamous for all the bandits, organized crime gangs and contraband that ride on it.
Review: UnREAL Soars By Going Where Real-Life Reality TV Fears To Tread
Lifetime's Peabody award-winning fictional dramedy — UnREAL — about an out-of-control reality show returns for its second season. In it, a black man sets out to find love among a bevy of women.
King Tut's Dagger Made From A Meteorite, Researchers Believe
A gold and crystal dagger that's in Tut's crypt has been found to have a blade composed of iron, nickel and cobalt. A material so valued, that at the time it was dubbed "iron from the sky."
Looking Back On Ronald Reagan's Image
Ahead of Tuesday's California primary, the legacy of one of the state's — and the nation's — most influential politicians still resonates: President Ronald Reagan.
Democrats In Wisconsin Call On Party To Revamp Superdelegates' Role
As the Democratic primary comes to an end, some are trying to end the role of superdelegates in choosing the party nominee. Wisconsin's Democratic party passed such a resolution over the weekend.
Beijing Tightens Control Ahead Of Tiananmen Square Anniversary
Nearly 3 decades have passed since democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square turned deadly and repression followed. Ailsa Chang talks to Louisa Lim, author of People's Republic of Amnesia.
Army's Smart Earplug Damps Explosive Noise, But Can Enhance Whispers
Many combatants return from the battlefield with hearing loss. The U.S. Army has begun deploying a "smart earplug" system that can protect hearing without blocking crucial sounds.
Autopsy Report: Prince Died Of An Accidental Overdose
The Midwest Medical Examiner's office in Ramsey, Minn., confirmed that iconic pop star Prince died from a self-administered dose of fentanyl — a powerful opiate used to control pain.
