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.
Man Finds More Than A Nest Egg At Flea Market
A scrap metal dealer bought a golden egg at a flea market for $14,000 and planned to melt it for a profit. But he discovered it was a Faberge egg — given by Alexander III to his empress in 1887.
Will Sanctions Against Russia Work?
In Brussels on Thursday, EU leaders will discuss stronger sanctions against Russia. Juan Zarate, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, talks about their options.
Wait. How Much Is That Doggy?
A Chinese property developer has reportedly paid close to $2 million for a golden-haired Tibetan mastiff puppy. The lion-looking dogs have become a status symbol for China's very rich.
Tattoo Of Handgun Triggers Call To Police
Michael Smith has tattoo of a gun on his stomach. This week, he woke up to a crew cutting trees, so he went out tell them to stop — with his shirt off. A bit later he woke up again — to a SWAT team.
Satellite Images Show Potential Debris From Flight 370
Host David Greene gets the latest from NPR's Frank Langfitt about the potential debris from Malaysia Flight 370 spotted by satellite imagery in the southern Indian Ocean.
For Crimea, Split From Ukraine Would Be Complicated And Costly
Crimea is a poor region, heavily subsidized by Kiev, and gets all its gas, water and food from Ukraine. Russia doesn't even have a land link with the Crimean peninsula and absorbing it will affect banks, schools, tourism and pensions for residents.
Could Malaysian Military Have Prevented Jet's Disappearance?
At one point, Malaysian military radar saw Flight 370 flying back west over Malaysia and toward the Andaman Sea. Why didn't Malaysia scramble jets and try to either stop or follow the plane?
Russia's Grab Of Crimea Bolsters Syrian Regime
Host Renee Montagne gets an update on the Syrian civil war from Wall Street Journal reporter Sam Dagher in Damascus.
Toyota, Justice Department Reach Settlement On Recall
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it has reached a billion-dollar agreement with Toyota, settling a federal probe into the company's handling of a recall for faulty gas pedals.