There's an upside to cold, snowless New England days — great skating
Maine Public reporter Ari Snider heads out on a couple of Maine's lakes to explore the burgeoning sport of "wild ice skating." (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 16, 2025.)
Zimbabwean Author On Mugabe's Quest To Hold On To Power
Renee Montagne talks with Zimbabwean author Peter Godwin about Zimbabwe's presidential election and Robert Mugabe's quest to continue his grip on power.
Zimbabweans To Cast Ballots In Presidential Race
Zimbabweans go to the polls Wednesday to elect their next president. Many fear a repeat of the 2008 election violence that killed 200 people. President Robert Mugabe is facing opposition leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in the vote. Riot police have been deployed in the event of conflict.
For Some Mammals It's One Love, But Reasons Still Unclear
Scientists are squaring off yet again on the question of why some mammals are monogamous. A new paper argues that monogamy is most likely the result of males trying to protect their youngsters from murderous rivals. A second study says monogamy in mammals evolved in species where females were scattered about.
Giant KFC Bucket Not Your Typical Yard Decoration
In Waynesboro, Ga., Aleena Headrick thought she was hallucinating when she saw a huge Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket in her front yard. Turns out, her landlord collects vintage signs and put it there. It quickly became a big draw for gawkers.
Missing Class Ring Turns Up 65 Years Later
Richard Diedrich of Illinois lost his high school class ring in 1948. Sixty-five years later, Mike Geiger was using a metal detector in a Wisconsin lake when he found it. Diedrich can't believe he's got his ring again at age 82.
Survey Shows Regional Divide On Abortion
A new survey about American attitudes toward abortion turns up strong regional differences in opinion. And the divide seems to be growing. Renee Montagne talks to Michael Dimock, director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the survey.
Yellen Emerges As A Top Choice To Lead Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen is on President Obama's short list to replace Ben Bernanke at the Federal Reserve.
Police: Jailbreak In Pakistan Frees More Than 250
Police say more than 250 prisoners were freed from a prison in northwestern Pakistan overnight. The Pakistani Taliban is taking responsibility for the attack. Renee Montagne talks to Sebastian Abbot, the Islamabad bureau chief for The Associated Press, for the latest developments.
Hunger Strikes Lead To Changes In California Prison Units
Under pressure from hunger strikes, the state of California has made some changes to the way it runs its toughest prison units. Some men who recently left solitary confinement are talking about their experience. (This story was produced as part of a collaboration between member station KQED and The Center for Investigative Reporting.)