Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'
Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."
Sanders Resonates With N.H. Voters. Is It Because He's From Vermont?
As voters head to the polls in New Hampshire, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite and Hillary Clinton is the underdog. It's a far different standing than they had just months ago.
North Korea Launches Rocket Believed To Be Long-Range Missile Test
Renee Montagne talks to MIT professor Theodore Postol about North Korea's nuclear capabilities, and assesses the level of danger the weekend rocket launch poses to the rest of the world.
School Superintendent In Flint Worries About Water Crisis' Irreversible Harm
Renee Montagne talks to Bilal Tawwab, superintendent of schools in Flint, Mich., about how the district is responding to the lead water crisis. The extent of the damage from the lead is not yet known.
French Lawmakers Want To Make Some Emergency Measures Permanent
The French government is seeking to extend parts of the state of emergency it declared after the Paris terrorist attacks in November. Renee Montagne talks to French political analyst Nicole Bacharan.
Why The U.S. Still Has No Viable Alternatives To Russian Rocket Boosters
When it comes to launching top-secret military satellites, the Pentagon relies almost entirely on rocket engines made in Russia. The U.S. has been using Russian rocket boosters for the past 2 decades.
Old Mouse Trap Still Works Just Fine
The Museum of English Rural Life in Britain has artifacts on display including a 155-year-old mouse trap. There was no bait, but a mouse wandered in, got stuck and died.
Discarded Girl Scout Cookie Box Helps Police Find Their Man
A motorcyclist took authorities in California on a high-speed chase. Along the way, he tossed a box of Girl Scout cookies. The note inside and eye witnesses helped authorities find the suspect.