Playing The Big Room: An Oscars Joke-Writer Reflects
Hollywood’s biggest night is in just a few weeks. People tend to focus on the glitz, the glamour and — …
Study Of Used Cars Recommends Buying Newly Launched Models
In the 2010 model year, the most dependable cars and trucks were either new to the market or had been …
How Rubio Spins The Bottle Could Matter Most. Just Ask Bill Clinton
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s off-script, thirst-quenching moment during his rebuttal to President Obama’s State of the Union speech Tuesday night …
Hungry For Energy, Brazil Builds Monster Dams In The Amazon
Already Latin America’s biggest economy, Brazil envisions a future requiring massive amounts of electrical power for its expanding industries and …
How Do I Love Thee? Japanese Husbands Shout The Ways
Standing in front of a giant heart made of pink tulips, businessman Yoshiharu Nishiguchi tells his wife — along with …
Airport Suites Offer Travelers A Place To Nap On The Fly
When there’s a big snowstorm or a plane has mechanical problems, airports often turn into uncomfortable holding pens, with people …
SARS-Like Virus Spreads From One Person To Another
A mysterious illness with a striking resemblance to the one caused by the SARS virus emerged in the Middle East …
Fear Of Cantaloupes and Crumpets? A ‘Phobia’ Rises From The Web
Four years ago, my husband revealed one of his more peculiar qualities: He’s freaked out by the sight of sliced …
‘Dead Sea Scrolls’ Live On In Debate And Discovery
The Dead Sea Scrolls are the ancient manuscripts dating back to the time of Jesus that were found between 1947 …
Uses For Latin (If You’re Not The Pope)
Annalisa Quinn writes about books for NPR.org. When Pope Benedict XVI unexpectedly announced his resignation in a short Latin speech …
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