Paralympics Set To Begin In London, Near ‘Spiritual Home’ Of Games
More than 4,000 athletes from 147 countries will compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, where the opening ceremony …
For Party Defectors, A Warm Welcome (Then Maybe Siberia)
There’s a lot of glory in switching parties, but often not much future. Both major parties are giving prominent speaking …
A Twitter Conversation: #NPRCities Roundtable 2
We’ve been reporting on cities and the environment in recent weeks: what makes a city resilient to environmental disasters and …
Reading For Life In South Bend, Ind.
Seven years ago, Alesha Seroczynski became a central character in an incredible story about second chances for juvenile offenders in …
Finding A Home In Arlington, Va.
Who: A family looking for a dog and a black dog named Phillip What: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adoption event …
Hurricane Isaac Pummels Louisiana; New Orleans Yet To Feel Brunt
Heavy, wind-driven rain from Hurricane Isaac was battering parts of Louisiana today, leaving tens of thousands without power as the …
As Ryan Takes The Stage, He Gives Hope To Republicans, Democrats Alike
Like a lot of Republicans, Jane Jech is excited about Paul Ryan. Maybe even more excited than she is about …
Boomer Women Prove They Can Dine Out And Still Lose Weight
When women go on a diet, we tend to avoid our favorite restaurants because they are filled with temptations — …
The Risks And Rewards Of Romney’s Faith Story
Mitt Romney’s speech to the Republican National Convention on Thursday will be his chance to tell his story to the …
Transcript: Gov. Chris Christie’s Convention Speech
Transcript of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s keynote speech as prepared for delivery at the Republican National Convention. This stage …
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