Turning Weapons Into High-End Watches
A high-end jewelry company recycles the components of assault rifles into watches, rings and other luxe jewelry items. Each sale then funds the destruction of weapons in Africa.
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Common Core Reading: 'The New Colossus'
The Common Core State Standards have led to big changes in the way many teachers approach reading instruction.
Russia And The West: Close Encounters Of The Cold War Kind
Russia and Western countries have had several close encounters in the air and at sea recently. Russia says these are just routine military exercises, but NATO and its Nordic partners are alarmed.
How Kodak's Shirley Cards Set Photography's Skin-Tone Standard
Named for the original model — an employee of Kodak — the portraits were used by photo labs to calibrate printers. But until the 1970s, that model was always white.
China's Leader Says Journalists Are Like Broken Cars
Even the White House wasn't sure what to expect when Chinese President Xi Jinping took a rare question from a U.S. reporter during a joint news conference with President Obama in Beijing.
Coal Mines Keep Operating Despite Injuries, Violations And Millions In Fines
An NPR investigation found thousands of American mine owners fail to pay penalties for safety violations, even as they continue to manage dangerous — and sometimes deadly — operations.
Obamacare Architect Apologizes For Remarks On The Law's Passage
In a video, economist Jonathan Gruber says "the stupidity of the American voter" was key to the law's passage. He has apologized, but critics say his remarks are an admission of intentional deceit.
Photos From Around The Snow-Covered Country This Week
The West and Midwest are digging out of heavy snowfall this week, reaching highs of 18 inches in some parts.
Ebola In 3-D: A Video Game To Guide Health Care Workers Through A Ward
Oh no, I touched my face! Uh-oh, I sat on a bed. A hackathon is developing a video game to train doctors and nurses volunteering for Ebola duty in West Africa.
The Rare Place Where Israelis And Iranians Play Together
Iran and Israel are sworn enemies, but Germany is neutral ground where people from those countries can collaborate musically. Sistanagila, an Israeli-Iranian ensemble, is doing just that.