Journalist: 'Torture Report' Shows CIA's Failure To Police Itself
Audie Cornish speaks with journalist Jane Mayer, author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War in Terror Turned into a War on American Interests.
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Problems With Your Boss? Try A Chat With The Office Chaplain.
Chaplains have long been present on college campuses and in the military but increasingly they can also can be found in the workplace, specially trained to help employees offload office frustrations.
What Is Torture? Our Beliefs Depend In Part On Who's Doing It.
Researchers are studying how nations and individuals react when they given information that members of their own group have harmed other people, such as through torture. It takes some nimble thinking.
A Toilet No More: NBA Team Changes Arena Plan After Jokes Swirl In
The Golden State Warriors have revised their new arena's design, after critics said that from overhead, at least, the building looked just like a toilet with the seat and lid down.
Mexican Megafarms Supplying U.S. Market Are Rife With Labor Abuses
An investigation by the Los Angeles Times into labor camps on Mexican megafarms reveals appalling conditions. Reporter Richard Marosi says U.S. consumers need to pressure retailers for change.
Why Aren't World Leaders Angrier About Violence Against Women?
That's what South African activist Bafana Khumalo wants to know. He's spoken out for 20 years. He protested at the White House today and will accept an award for his efforts tomorrow.
Doctors Lag In Adopting Cheaper, Faster Radiation For Breast Cancer
Three weeks of radiation works just as well as six weeks for most women with early stage breast cancer. But doctors have been slow to make that switch. Money may be one big reason why, a study says.
Nursing Homes Rarely Penalized For Oversedating Patients
An NPR probe finds many nursing homes are still prescribing schizophrenia drugs to calm dementia patients — despite FDA warnings — but only 2 percent of excessive-medication cases result in penalties.
Cheap Crops Mean Tight Times For Midwest's Fledgling Farmers
Recent years were a good time to invest for beginning farmers, who run a quarter of U.S. farms. But with some crop prices crashing, paying back debts may require hard conversations and delayed dreams.
The NFL's Owners Approve New Off-Field Conduct Policy
The changes include a "baseline" suspension of six games without pay for a first violation in domestic abuse and sexual assault cases.