As what could be a historic blizzard pummels the Northeast, NPR member stations and reporters in the path of the storm will offer their updates on what they see in their region. The list on this page will automatically refresh with the latest coverage. Article source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171513282/as-the-blizzard-hits-heres-coverage-from-local-npr-member-stations?ft=1&f=1001

A Marine Corps review of the deadly Taliban attack on an allied base in Afghanistan last September found that some guard towers were unattended, and the insurgents “got lucky” by cutting through the fence at a remote area of the base in Helmand Province, Capitol Hill sources tell NPR. A House staffer briefed on the

We’ve told you that blizzard moving across the New England today may be historic. Wes Junker, of the Capital Weather Gang, explained the science behind the storm. Essentially, he writes, this storm is powered by two interacting “‘jet streaks,’ or packets of energy within the different streams.” Now, for these two things to come together

Enlarge image i Delicious, yes. But it’s really not health food. Todd Patterson/iStockphoto.com Delicious, yes. But it’s really not health food. Todd Patterson/iStockphoto.com Fried chicken washed down with sweet tea — it’s a classic Southern lunch. That fat/sweet nexus is also a recipe for a stroke, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University

The Great Recession touched a vast majority of Americans personally, a new study from Rutgers’ Heldrich Center finds. The most stunning number in the study: “Some 73 percent [of Americans] either lost a job themselves, or had a member of their household, a close relative, or a friend lose a job at some point in

Enlarge image i A Washington Redskins flag is waved prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at FedExField in January. Al Bello/Getty Images A Washington Redskins flag is waved prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at FedExField in January. Al Bello/Getty Images Native American

Yard sale purchases can be hit or miss, but a Maine antiques picker’s cheap booty may net him up to $100,000 at auction on Wednesday. The New York Post reports that a 148-year-old Brooklyn Atlantics baseball card was discovered late last year in a photo album Floyd Hartford purchased among other things at a yard

Enlarge image i The Kansas City Royals professional baseball team is among more than 500 groups and individuals listed by the NRA as “anti-gun.” Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Kansas City Royals professional baseball team is among more than 500 groups and individuals listed by the NRA as “anti-gun.” Jamie Squire/Getty Images What do the Kansas

Enlarge image i Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, favors a federally subsidized expansion of Medicaid in his state. Carlos Osorio/AP Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, favors a federally subsidized expansion of Medicaid in his state. Carlos Osorio/AP Top-ranked archrivals Michigan and Ohio State faced off Wednesday night on the basketball court for the

Enlarge image i Snow falls on the Houses of Parliament in London in January. Oli Scarff/Getty Images Snow falls on the Houses of Parliament in London in January. Oli Scarff/Getty Images By an overwhelming majority, the British House of Commons passed a bill that legalizes gay marriage. The bill is expected to become law because

Enlarge image i Syrian women walk through a market area in the northern city of Aleppo last November. A new website is documenting the use of rape in the Syrian conflict. John Cantlie/AFP/Getty Images Syrian women walk through a market area in the northern city of Aleppo last November. A new website is documenting the

Enlarge image i Lance Armstrong during a January interview with Oprah Winfrey regarding the controversy surrounding his cycling career. Getty Images Lance Armstrong during a January interview with Oprah Winfrey regarding the controversy surrounding his cycling career. Getty Images The Department of Justice said today that it was sticking by its decision not to pursue