Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
Americana: Hot Dogs, Apple Pie And Football?
Commentator Frank Deford explains why he thinks football has a better claim on being America's national pastime than baseball.
Voters Decide Minimum Wage, Marijuana Ballot Measures
Across the country, many voter initiatives were on the ballots. Minimum wage questions were on ballots in five states. In addition, three states and the District of Columbia voted on marijuana issues.
The Supreme Court Takes Up The Case Of The Missing Fish
Prosecutors say that when undersized fish disappeared off of captain John Yates' boat, it constituted destruction of evidence. Business and civil liberties groups say the law only applies to papers.
Colorado's Newest Senator, Cory Gardner, On His Agenda
Colorado has a new Senator: Republican Cory Gardner, who defeated incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Udall. Gardner talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about his priorities.
Sen. Klobuchar Assesses Voters' Message
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota talks to Steve Inskeep about Tuesday's election results, and where Senate Democrats go from here now that Republicans have won control of the body.
Male Egyptian Bus Driver Told He Is Pregnant
The driver was ordered to submit a urine sample. A TV channel says he turned in his wife's urine instead. The upside: his wife's urine sample was clean. The downside: he didn't know she was pregnant.
Designer Creates A Way For Babies To Snap Selfies
A Dutch designer has developed a toy that posts those selfies to social media. The babies just touch the toy hanging above the crib. Many criticize it as creating a social media addiction from birth.
Charlotte's College Of Faith Lacks A Campus But Not A Football Team
Normally, colleges create their football teams. But now we have the story of a football coach who created a college. It's an online school called College of Faith in Charlotte, N.C.