Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.
NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.
The Last Word In Business
Steve Inskeep has the Last Word in business.
Thai Military Says Coup Necessary To Restore Order
Two days ago, Thailand's military declared martial law. The army chief went on television on Thursday to say that he'd changed his mind, and the army is taking control of the government.
On The Internet, A Penny Is Nothing To Sneeze At
It's hard to find anything in a store that costs 1 penny. There is one place where people still dream of 1 cent sales: the Internet. NPR's planet money team reports on the value of the virtual penny.
Russian Economic Forum Boycotted Over Ukraine Crisis
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is seen as Russia's answer to the economic gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The Obama administration has been pressing U.S. corporations not to attend.
U.S. Ordered To Turn Over Video Of Force-Feeding At Guantanamo
Renee Montagne talks to Miami Herald reporter Carol Rosenberg about a federal judge's order that the Justice Department must release videotapes of force-feeding at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Reporter Reveals He's Allergic To Newspaper Ink
Michael Dresser of the Baltimore Sun says he'll be wearing rubber gloves in the newsroom because the ink irritates his skin and eyes. He told The Wall Street Journal the irony is not lost on him.
Instant Cat Celebrity Declines First Pitch Honor
Tara the cat gained notoriety after saving a California boy from an attack by a dog. The boy Tara saved threw the first pitch instead.
Mating Rituals: Why Certain Risky Behaviors Can Make You Look Hot
Social science research suggests risky behavior such as braving heights or swimming in deep waters increases your sex appeal. Driving without a seat belt? Not so much.
Russia's Putin Goes To Shanghai For Talks With Jinping
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have been all smiles as they emphasize improved relations between the two countries. Drawing them closer is their shared, tense relationship with the U.S..
Rise In Cyber Crime Challenges FBI
The FBI is hiring hundreds of hackers. It has a rule against hiring anyone who's smoked marijuana recently. But to get the best hacking candidates, it's rethinking its pot policy.
Pleasant Hills, Calf., Is Looking For A New City Clerk
The previous clerk quit. In an email announcing her resignation, she said the job was "atrocious" and "incredibly depressing."