Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
Fan Refuses To Shave Until A D.C. Team Wins A Championship
Thomas McAllister believes in his Washington, D.C. teams so much that he's vowing not to shave until one of them - the Redskins, Wizards, Capitals or Nationals - goes all the way. The Washington Post says he hasn't shaved since last June, a day before he got married.
Oregon Wants Official Microbe To Celebrate Beer Industry
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a kind of yeast used in beer. State representative Mark Johnson thinks making it Oregon's official microbe is a great way to celebrate the state's craft beer industry.
Wichita Cheers Shocker's Place In Final 4
The Wichita State Shockers are returning to the NCAA men's Final 4 for the first time since 1965. Morning Edition has some fascinating history about the school that you might not know.
The Ups And Downs Of Cyber Currency Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a virtual currency that's traded online. It's been on a wild ride lately, soaring in value during the Cyprus banking crisis. And this week, the price plummeted after a Bitcoin trading exchange was hacked.
Hewlett-Packard's Chairman Lane Steps Down
The computer maker's chairman Ray Lane has stepped down as executive chairman. He's been on thin ice with shareholders after his role in acquiring a business software company ended up hurting HP's bottom line.
Talks Over Iran's Nuclear Program Resume In Kazakhstan
Iranian envoys are to meet over the next two days with diplomats from the U.S., Russia, Britain, France, China and Germany. No one is expecting a breakthrough though in the long-running confrontation over Tehran's nuclear enrichment program.
Man Gets A Refund Over Missing Explosion In 'Jack Reacher'
The action film Jack Reacher hit theaters in December, but a man didn't think it was action-packed enough. That's because the trailer featured an explosion that wasn't in the movie. He complained to the Advertising Standards Authority and got his money refunded.
A Letter On Finding A Husband Before Graduation Spurs Debate
A Princeton University alumna advised young women studying at her alma mater to find husbands now and not wait. Susan Patton's letter set off a heated discussion, but she stands by her words.
Cat From Middle Ages Leaves Mark On History
A researcher of medieval history was studying a manuscript from 1445 in Croatia, and discovered paw prints. Apparently a scribe was working when the cat stepped in ink, and then stood with all four paws on the work in progress.