Broadcasters will convene in Las Vegas this week to discuss how to win back the so-called “Zero TV Crowd:” a rapidly growing demographic of people who don’t subscribe to cable or satellite TV services. The Associated Press reported that this group largely opts for Internet streaming of TV shows and movies, either on their computers, […]
Enlarge image i Tomas Young was paralyzed from the chest down during his deployment to Iraq. Since then, his health has only deteriorated. He has decided to refuse care and end his life, and his wife, Claudia Cuellar, says she respects his wishes. Frank Morris for NPR Tomas Young was paralyzed from the chest down
Enlarge image i California forward Gennifer Brandon (No. 25) and Louisville forward Cortnee Walton (No. 13) go after a rebound in the second half of a national semifinal game Sunday. Dave Martin/AP California forward Gennifer Brandon (No. 25) and Louisville forward Cortnee Walton (No. 13) go after a rebound in the second half of a
Enlarge image i Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Republican, watches the chamber’s electronic tally board as it approves a sweeping anti-abortion bill Friday at the Statehouse in Topeka. At left is Majority Leader Jene Vickrey. John Hanna/AP Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Republican, watches the chamber’s electronic tally board as it approves a
Enlarge image i A Spanish soldier aiming an arquebus in the New World, late 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration. North Wind Picture Archives/AP A Spanish soldier aiming an arquebus in the New World, late 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration. North Wind Picture Archives/AP Guns and America were
Enlarge image i College loan debt isn’t easing up, and students are struggling to navigate a plethora of obligations. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images College loan debt isn’t easing up, and students are struggling to navigate a plethora of obligations. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For students now sprinting toward the end of their college days, the finish line
Enlarge image i Applicants complete forms at a job fair sponsored in Newark N.J. Weak U.S. job growth comes at the same time benefits for the long-term unemployed are shrinking. Mark Lennihan/AP Applicants complete forms at a job fair sponsored in Newark N.J. Weak U.S. job growth comes at the same time benefits for the
Enlarge image i The NPR Science Desk freezer: now we know we can’t presume it’s germ-free. Daniel M.N. Turner/NPR The NPR Science Desk freezer: now we know we can’t presume it’s germ-free. Daniel M.N. Turner/NPR Think that freezing food kills E. coli and other nasty microbes? Think again. That’s the lesson from the new E.
Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice was fired for abusive actions towards players on the practice court. Did he go too far, or should people toughen up? Host Michel Martin asks the Barbershop guys for their take. Article source: http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176341822/rutgers-coach-firing-have-we-gotten-too-soft?ft=1&f=1001
Enlarge image i Former U.S. Secretary of State — and much-speculated about 2016 presidential candidate? — Hillary Clinton. Astrid Riecken/Getty Images Former U.S. Secretary of State — and much-speculated about 2016 presidential candidate? — Hillary Clinton. Astrid Riecken/Getty Images The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Simon Schuster announced in
Enlarge image i Lance Armstrong warms up for the swimming leg of the 2011 Xterra World Championship triathlon in Kapalua, Hawaii (before he was banned from most competitions). This weekend, he’ll swim in a Texas meet for masters swimmers. Hugh Gentry /Reuters /Landov Lance Armstrong warms up for the swimming leg of the 2011 Xterra
Enlarge image i Lululemon clothes at a store in Pasadena, Calif. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Lululemon clothes at a store in Pasadena, Calif. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Two weeks after being embarrassed by the news that some of its yoga pants were way too sheer, there’s word from Lululemon that chief product officer Sheree Waterson will be