A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds.
Months Later, Examining Russia's Takeover Of Crimea
Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine in March but sustaining its population is a problem. David Greene talks to Evgeniya NovitskayaI, who served as his interpreter when he reported from Crimea last fall.
Saudi King, 90, In Riyadh Hospital For Tests
With the king in the hospital, Steve Inskeep considers the Saudis' status as a regional power with Thomas Lippman. His latest book: Saudi Arabia on the Edge: The Uncertain Future of an American Ally.
High-Tech Tools Help Irish Dairy Farmers Produce More Milk
In deepest rural Ireland, traditional farmers are developing advanced technology in the name of more milk from happier cows. An old-fashioned dairy has embraced wearable technology for cows.
Juvenile Incarceration Rates Are Down; Racial Disparities Rise
More young women are being detained, in part, because of truancy, inability to get along with their families, and finding the wrong crowd, even the wrong boyfriends.
Organizing Like A Chef Makes For Good Habits
"Mise-en-place" is a French cooking phrase that means to gather and arrange the needed ingredients and tools. (This piece initially aired on Aug. 11, 2014 on Morning Edition).
Encore: A Basic Training Workout Mix
We're again asking listeners to tweet us their favorite workout tunes. In 2012, we asked people about what music makes them move. (This piece initially aired on May 8, 2012 on Morning Edition).
Couple Marries At Rose Bowl Tailgate
Steven Twomey and Lisa DeFluri altered their wedding plans. They intended to get married on an Oregon beach in July. But when the Oregon Ducks made Thursday's Rose Bowl, they saw their chance.
Cat Accidentally Given Away With Sold Mattress
The cat, named Camo, was hiding in the box spring. Social media helped to track the cat down near Portland's airport. He was a little roughed up but he's home now.
Mario Cuomo Gained Legendary Status Among Democrats
Mario Cuomo, a three-term governor of New York and icon of American liberalism, died on Thursday at the age of 82. Many recall his spell-binding keynote address to the 1984 Democratic convention.
