Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:21 p.m.
Video Helps Acquit Student In First Occupy Wall Street Trial
The New York University student was accused of disorderly conduct, but the video showed him breaking no laws. In a twist, the student had actually been working on a project aimed at portraying police in a better light.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:05 p.m.
Violence Against Women Act Becomes Latest Controversial Measure In House
The talk surrounding the bill has veered into the controversial subjects of immigration and identity politics.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:45 p.m.
'What Facebook Is Selling Is Us'
Facebook's initial public offering — $16 billion and counting — is shaping up to be one of the largest in history. The company and its investors are betting that the social media giant can learn enough from its users so it can target ads that will be worth big, big money.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:22 p.m.
CDC Cuts Lead-Poisoning Limit For Kids
The public health honchos agreed with an expert panel that recommended in January that anything greater than 5 micrograms per deciliter of blood for kids 5 and younger should be considered dangerous. That's half the current standard and represents the first reduction since 1991.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:17 p.m.
Get Ready For Bike To Work Day (And Share Your Photos)
Bike to Work Day is this Friday. And that prompts a question: Do you bike to work? If so, you should prove it — by taking a photo of yourself and your bike. Then share the picture, and we'll consider it for a Bike to Work Day gallery. Post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #NPRbike.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:05 p.m.
Chuck Brown, The Godfather Of 'Go-Go,' Dies
Brown's signature was a gravelly voice and his ability to lean effortlessly into a groove. The musician was known as the pioneer of a style of music born in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:36 p.m.
White House Sandwiches Followed By Snark, Disappointment, Warnings
The descriptions of the White House lunch meeting from those on the opposing red and blue teams made it sound like yet another meeting featuring the nation's top policymakers that you could have accurately scripted beforehand.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:27 p.m.
Thank The Patron Saint Of Bakers For This Cake Today
Pictures of Saint Honore or (Saint Honoratus) from church iconography reinforce his baker background. He's holding his wooden peel, often with a few delicious-looking loaves of crusty French bread nearby.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:22 p.m.
Renouncing Citizenship Could Save Facebook's Saverin $67 Million, Bloomberg Reports
News that Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship ignited controversy from those who accused him of trying to dodge taxes and those who say it's just a symptom of a costly tax code.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:16 p.m.
U.N. Presence Fails To Prevent Syrian Bloodshed
U.N. monitors were attending a funeral in a northern Syria village when it turned into a protest, and then a violent clash. More than 30 people were killed, and the U.N. peace plan suffered another setback.
