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.
Despite Action, Gov. Christie Warns Again Of Pension Crisis
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says ballooning pension costs are creating a "looming crisis." In 2011, Christie teamed up with legislators to pass a pension overhaul but it hasn't fixed the problem.
Obama And Pope Meet For First Time At The Vatican
The elections of President Obama and Pope Francis made history — Obama as the first African-American U.S. president and the Argentine-born Jorge Bergoglio as the first non-European pope in centuries.
Dolphins In Crimea Join Russian Navy
Trained to locate enemy divers and carry spy equipment — Ukraine planned to shut down the "combat dolphin" program. Now that Russia annexed Crimea, the dolphins will raise their fins to the Kremlin.
Flirtatious Customer Spotted Trying To Steal Electronics
A customer left his name and number with the bartender, trying to steal her heart. After allegedly trying to take restaurant property, the bartender helped police set up a sting at local donut shop.
Air Force To Release Results Of Cheating Probe
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Lt. General Stephen Wilson report Thursday on the results of an investigation involving aobut 100 nuclear missile launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Cracked Dam Causes Water Emergency In Washington State
The cracked Wanapum Dam on the Columbia River is causing many problems. Engineers have lowered the water upstream to relieve pressure on the dam. Farmers irrigation pipes no longer reach the river.
Taco Bell Commercial Takes A Jab At McDonald's
The Mexican fast food chain is broadcasting TV ads featuring Ronald McDonald. Dozens of people who are really named Ronald McDonald promote Taco Bell.
Fastest Growing U.S. City Is A Retirement Community
Aging baby boomers have made The Villages in central Florida the biggest retirement community in the world. Nobody under 50 can live there.
World Vision Reverses Policy That Allowed Hiring Of Gays
The Christian charity had said earlier gay marriage was an issue about which Christians of goodwill could disagree, and hoped the policy would be understood in that way. Conservative donors objected.
Landslide Debris Makes Search And Recovery Excruciating Slow
It's day six of the search and recovery operation at the site of the landslide in Oso, Washington. Ninety people are reported missing and that's left many families in limbo, waiting for news.
Russian Troops Mass Near Ukraine's Belgorod Border Region
NATO officials are warning about a sizable troop buildup by Russia along its border with Ukraine. NATO's top commander says the large numbers demonstrate that Russia is acting like an adversary.