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.
28 Years Later, Lynda Alsip Gets Her Mustang Back
The California woman had her 1967 Mustang stolen when she was 17. She got a call from the Highway Patrol — they'd found the vehicle and traced it back to her after someone tried to register it.
Dog Races To Catch Up With Ambulance
In Brazil, a man had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital. The animal chased the ambulance until the crew stopped and let the dog climb in.
Committed's 'Home For Christmas' Has Fun Songs And Some Classics
David Greene talks to members of the a cappella group Committed about their new holiday album, Home For Christmas. Committed won season two of NBC's a cappella competition series, The Sing-Off.
Demand For Audio Books Keeps Penguin Random House Recording
Audiobooks as we know them have been around for about 25 years. But the form really took off when MP3 players like the iPod came out.
Romania's Rush To Judge Ceausescu Haunts Retired General
Andrei Kemenici, who was a colonel then, says he still thinks about the 4 days he held Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife in custody before their execution 25 years ago on Christmas Day.
Barry Manilow: I Jump At The Chance To Do A Christmas Album
David Greene talks to Barry Manilow about his favorite Christmas music. In 2012, he released a compilation of his 3 Christmas albums. (This piece initially aired on Dec. 17, 2012 on Morning Edition).
Ecologists Take On Tiny Green Beetles That Infest Ash Trees
The emerald ash borer is spreading across the U.S. and destroying ash trees. The pests usually only bothered ash trees, but an Ohio scientist has made a distressing discovery.
Despite Some Clouds, U.S. Economic Forecast Looks Sunny
Data indicate the U.S. economy grew at an impressive 5 percent rate in the third quarter. The stock market hit another record on Tuesday. David Greene talks David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
As Head Of Armed Services Committee, McCain Gets A Bigger Bullhorn
When Congress returns to work in January, Sen. John McCain of Arizona is set to lead the committee, which deals with everything from the Pentagon budget to the U.S. war against the Islamic state.
Sending Your Holiday Mail By Way Of Rudolph, Wis.
For most of the year, the tiny town of Rudolph is best known for the cheese factory off Main Street. But around Christmas, people worldwide covet a Rudolph, Wis., postmark on their cards and letters.
