In Ohio Wednesday, President Obama tried to make Mitt Romney the poster child for tax unfairness and the widening gulf between the middle class and very rich, wielding a new analysis of the Republican’s fiscal proposals like a prosecutor with a fresh-in-hand grand jury indictment. In Obama’s latest visit to the battleground state, he argued […]
Enlarge Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Jamel Herring of the U.S. departs the ring after his loss to Daniyar Yeleussinov in their boxing match at the London Olympics. Herring, an active-duty Marine, is the U.S. team captain. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Jamel Herring of the U.S. departs the ring after his loss to Daniyar Yeleussinov in their boxing
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing some tougher rules to control the privacy of children online. According to The Washington Post, the proposed rules would make it more difficult for advertisers and social networks to collect information from children. Reuters adds: “The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces a 1998 law called the Children’s Online Privacy
The fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has landed in the middle of the same-sex marriage debate. The company’s president has been heavily criticized by some people for comments he made against gay marriage. Now, some politicians from across the country are saying the company is not welcome in their towns. Host Michel Martin speaks with James Kenney,
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Enlarge EDWARD A. ORNELAS/AP Mayor Julian Castro his daughter Carina, 2, and wife Erica (background) greet supporters at his campaign headquarters in 2011. EDWARD A. ORNELAS/AP Mayor Julian Castro his daughter Carina, 2, and wife Erica (background) greet supporters at his campaign headquarters in 2011. Julián Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, will become the
Enlarge iStockphoto.com When it comes to learning how to drive, your teen is probably as harried as you are. Research shows that scare tactics meant to instill caution, though, are less effective than kind words. iStockphoto.com When it comes to learning how to drive, your teen is probably as harried as you are. Research shows
Enlarge Amy Standen for NPR Justin Rosales, 14, had a powerful magnet implanted in his chest that snaps onto another one inside a brace, shown on the right. Over the next two years, doctors hope the magnets will gradually correct his sunken chest. Amy Standen for NPR Justin Rosales, 14, had a powerful magnet implanted
Enlarge Ahn Young-joon/AP Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S, left, and Apple’s iPhone 4 are displayed at the headquarters of South Korean mobile carrier KT. Apple claims some of Samsung’s designs are patent violations. Ahn Young-joon/AP Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S, left, and Apple’s iPhone 4 are displayed at the headquarters of South Korean mobile carrier KT. Apple
Enlarge Michael Conroy/AP The cross on the steeple of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Henryville, Ind. A recent Gallup poll says only 44 percent of Americans have “great confidence” in organized religion. Michael Conroy/AP The cross on the steeple of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Henryville, Ind. A recent Gallup poll says only
Enlarge Popperfoto/Getty Images Leon de Lunden of Belgium won the live pigeon shooting event at the 1900 Olympics in Paris — the only time in Olympic history when animals were killed on purpose. Popperfoto/Getty Images Leon de Lunden of Belgium won the live pigeon shooting event at the 1900 Olympics in Paris — the only
Enlarge Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Satoshi Shimizu (left) of Japan celebrates his 10-9 points decision over Isaac Dogboe of Ghana, in their Round of 32 bantamweight bout at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The first full day of competition brought many close finishes in London. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Satoshi Shimizu (left) of Japan celebrates his 10-9