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.
Vicious Gang, Barrio Azteca, Gets Its Start In El Paso
In Texas, an El Paso-based gang has spread across the U.S., and has also sent some members to Mexico for training with the Zetas. They became a transnational gang due to the drug trafficking industry.
Russian City Honors Oscarless Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio's been nominated for 4 Oscars but hasn't won any. Chelyabinsk, in a region known for producing cast iron and cast iron sculptures, has made an "Ascar" for DiCaprio.
2nd Annual Baconfest Held in Juneau, Alaska
It included a hog-calling contest, a bacon eating contest and special dishes like bacon caramel brownies.The star attraction was a bacon bustier, which was worn by a model.
New GM CEO To Face Congressional Panels Over Delayed Recall
General Motors CEO Mary Barra faces a tough week of testimony before congressional committees about defective ignition switches linked to 13 deaths.
Researchers Detail How Climate Change Will Alter Our Lives
A United Nations panel has released a report from scientists who are getting a much better understanding of the effects of climate change.
Politics In The News: Ukraine And Obamacare
Monday is the deadline to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. And the U.S. continues to try to find ways to diffuse the crisis between Ukraine and Russia.
Gwyneth Paltrow And Chris Martin Announce Separation
A celebrity couple splitting up is sadly not so unusual. But they can be creative when announcing it. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin said they will be "consciously uncoupling."
Manhattan Gets Its First Cupcake ATM
The pink machine is next to the bakery for Sprinkles Cupcakes. It will be restocked 24 hours a day with up to 20 flavors.
German Chemical Giant BASF Benefits From Cheap U.S. Natural Gas
Thanks to fracking, there is an abundance of natural gas at about a quarter of the European price. This influx of business may be good for the U.S., but it's cause for concern for European leaders.
Ukraine Crisis, NSA Eavesdropping Dominate Summit Discussions
President Obama is in Brussels for meetings with NATO and the European Union. Events on the sideline of Tuesday's nuclear summit at The Hague have eclipsed the nuclear agenda itself.
Egyptian Court Sentences 529 Morsi Supporters To Death
An Egyptian criminal court on Monday sentenced them to death over the killing of a police officer. Human rights groups say the unprecedented verdict followed a sham trial that wrapped up in 2 days.