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Alan Rusbridger, Editor Of ‘Guardian,’ To Step Down

i i Alan Rusbridger said today that he will step down as editor in chief of the Guardian next summer. Rusbridger oversaw the U.K. newspaper’s publication of Edward Snowden’s leak of classified material. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption itoggle caption Alastair Grant/AP Alan Rusbridger said today that he will step down as editor in chief of

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Why The President Wants To Give Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Toddlers

i i Nikki Jones’ preschool class at Porter Early Childhood Development Center in Tulsa, Okla. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption itoggle caption John W. Poole/NPR Nikki Jones’ preschool class at Porter Early Childhood Development Center in Tulsa, Okla. John W. Poole/NPR Why does public school start at age 5? Neuroscientists say the most important brain

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Wellness At Work Often Comes With Strings Attached

i i If you get health insurance at work, chances are you have some sort of wellness plan, too. But so far there’s no real evidence about whether these plans actually improve the health of employees. One thing we do know is that wellness is particularly popular with employers right now, as they seek ways

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‘Ebola Must Go’ — And So Must Prejudice Against Survivors

i i Members of the community in New Georgia Signboard greet President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Monday for the launch of the Ebola Must Go! campaign. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption itoggle caption John W. Poole/NPR Members of the community in New Georgia Signboard greet President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Monday for the launch of the Ebola Must Go!

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NFL Quarterback Cam Newton Taken To Hospital After Car Crash

i i A truck driven by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton sits near Bank of America Stadium after the quarterback was involved in an accident Tuesday. Skip Foreman/AP hide caption itoggle caption Skip Foreman/AP A truck driven by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton sits near Bank of America Stadium after the quarterback was involved in

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Democratic Mayors Back Obama’s Immigration Plan, Citing Economic Benefits

i i New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is hosting mayors from across the country to support President Obama’s executive actions of immigration. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption itoggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is hosting mayors from across the country to support President Obama’s executive actions of immigration. Mark Lennihan/AP Short

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IOC Unveils Changes Including Lower Bidding Costs, More Sports At Olympics

i i IOC President Thomas Bach delivers a speech at the start of the 127th International Olympic Committee session in Monaco on Monday. Lionel Cironneau/AP hide caption itoggle caption Lionel Cironneau/AP IOC President Thomas Bach delivers a speech at the start of the 127th International Olympic Committee session in Monaco on Monday. Lionel Cironneau/AP A

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When A Stray Dog’s In Trouble, Katmandu’s Canine Rescuers Jump To It

i i Ram Nagarkoti responds to emergency calls and brings injured dogs to the triage room at the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre. Donatella Lorch for NPR hide caption itoggle caption Donatella Lorch for NPR Ram Nagarkoti responds to emergency calls and brings injured dogs to the triage room at the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre. Donatella

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U.S. Reportedly Unaware Of Second Hostage Ahead Of Failed Rescue

i i South African Pierre Korkie was killed in a failed rescue attempt along with American photojournalist Luke Somers. U.S. officials were reportedly unaware that Korkie was being held along with Somers nor that arrangements had already been made for his release. AP hide caption itoggle caption AP South African Pierre Korkie was killed in

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6 Gitmo Detainees Transferred To Uruguay, U.S. Says

i i Cooperative captives conduct afternoon prayers inside a communal cellblock at Camp 6 last month at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Six long-time detainees of the prison have been transferred to Uruguay. Walter Michot/MCT/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Walter Michot/MCT/Landov Cooperative captives conduct afternoon prayers inside a communal cellblock at Camp

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Protests Over Police Killings Turn Violent In Berkeley, Calif.

i i A protester flees as police officers try to disperse a crowd comprised largely of student demonstrators during a protest against police violence in the U.S., in Berkeley, California early Sunday. Noah Berger/Reuters/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Noah Berger/Reuters/Landov A protester flees as police officers try to disperse a crowd comprised largely of student

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Hagel: 10,800 Troops To Stay In Afghanistan After Dec. 31

i i Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is greeted by Gen. John F. Campbell (right) after arriving in Kabul on Saturday. Hagel announced that an additional 1,000 U.S. troops would remain behind in country after Dec. 31. Mark Wilson/AP hide caption itoggle caption Mark Wilson/AP Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is greeted by Gen. John

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