In 'Legends and Soles,' the remarkable career of sports marketer Sonny Vaccaro is unveiled
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Sonny Vaccaro and Armen Keteyian about their new book, Legends and Soles, The Memoir of An American Original.
Ukulele Orchestra Tries To Break Record
Over the weekend, 4,750 ukulele players traveled from all over French Polynesia to Tahiti to play "Bora Bora E." The attempt is being verified to see if the record was broken
Driver Safety Tip: Don't Smoke Around Gunpowder
Joseph T. Brennan Jr. survived an explosion in his car. He lit a cigarette while driving with gunpowder in the front seat. The Boston Globe quoted the injured man saying he had no "malicious" plans.
Uruguayan Author Eduardo Galeano, Critic Of Capitalism, Dies At 74
Galeano's 1971 book Open Veins of Latin America was a fierce critique of U.S. and European imperialism. It made him an enemy of the right-wing governments that ruled much of Latin America at the time.
Revisiting The Night Abraham Lincoln Was Shot 150 Years Ago
On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln. Renee Montagne talks to author James Swanson at Ford's Theatre. (This piece initially aired on Feb. 12, 2009 on Morning Edition).
SuperPACS Are Back And They Are More Powerful Than Ever
Presidential campaign donors can give as much as they want to superPACs. These groups aren't officially affiliated with the candidate, but they're changing the nature of presidential campaigns.
Armenian 'Genocide' Remarks By Pope Francis Spark Row With Turkey
The pope continues his theme of outspoken criticism against the complicity of silence of today's world community against the persecution of Christians and other minorities by Islamic extremists.
The Hidden Cost Of Mammograms: More Testing And Overtreatment
Each year the U.S. spends billions of dollars on unnecessary tests and treatments that result from inaccurate mammograms, some scientists say. They're calling for more selective screening.
Waiting Reporters Receive Pizzas From Hillary Clinton Team
Hillary Clinton's presidential announcement was long awaited. It also involved a long wait for reporters staked out in front of her campaign headquarters.
Police In Rural Washington State Find Stolen Cabin
The Hempel family would visit their cabin every few weeks. It was the perfect getaway — until someone took the cabin off its foundation. Police received a tip on where they could find the cabin.