Mapping The Microbes That Flourish On Fruits And Veggies
Salad is not just a food; it's home to a flourishing community of mostly benign microbes. A new inventory finds surprising differences in the bacteria growing on popular fruits and vegetables.
Bishop: 'I See Marriage As A Sacred Institution'
Hundreds rallied outside the Supreme Court this week as the justices heard arguments in two gay marriage cases. Host Michel Martin speaks to Bishop Harry Jackson, who opposes same-sex marriage and spoke at the Marriage March, a rally held in Washington, D.C.
Maybe We Should Retire The Word 'Retire'
The more talk there is of retirement — on TV, in pop-up ads, in news stories — the more you begin to wonder: What is retirement anymore anyway?
Residents Wait To Return Home After Landslide On Puget Sound Island
More than a dozen people were evacuated in the neighborhood where a large landslide severely damaged one home and threatened 33 others on Whidbey Island, about 50 miles north of Seattle.
Students Killed As Mortar Slams Into Syrian University
At least 10 students died when the shell fell on an outdoor cafe at Damascus University. Meanwhile, Turkey rejected reports that it forcibly repatriated hundreds of Syrian refugees.
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'Historic' Web Attack Didn't Cripple The Internet And Is Over Anyway
A denial-of-service attack on a Dutch company was huge. But companies that monitor the Internet say it did not cause major disruptions.
Slow But Better Than Thought: 4th Quarter GDP Revised Up Again
The economy grew at a 0.4 percent annual rate in the last three months of 2012, the government estimates. That's better than what economists initially reported.
Snap! Miami Heat's Streak Ends At 27
The Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game run in 1971-72 still stands as the NBA record. There is a case to be made, though, that the game has changed a lot since then and that the Heat's streak deserves special attention.
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Judge Rules Pistorius Can Leave South Africa
The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter has been accused of murdering his girlfriend. He says it was a tragic accident. He is now permitted to go to international competitions while awaiting trial. A judge also relaxed other restrictions placed on Pistorius when he was granted bail.
Book News: Taliban Shooting Victim Is Publishing A Memoir: 'I Am Malala'
Also: Sheryl Sandberg's spokesperson reportedly lashes out at a critic; Sylvia Plath's children's book; and the Atlas Shrugged adaptation no one asked for.
Cheap Natural Gas Pumping New Life Into U.S. Factories
Many economists say Americans are witnessing a "manufacturing renaissance," thanks to abundant and reliable energy sources.
Banks In Cyprus Reopen As Island's Economy Hits Reboot
Cypriots face tough restrictions on how much money they can withdraw. And the island nation's economy, which is based on financial services, faces the prospect of having to start over again.
On India's Trains, Seeking Safety In The Women's Compartment
Like some other big cities around the world, New Delhi has train cars reserved for women only. The female riders say it offers them a secure way to commute, but they argue that the larger problem is male attitudes.
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Mandela Admitted To Hospital With Lung Infection
The office of President Jacob Zuma said in a statement Thursday that the 94-year-old former president and anti-apartheid leader went to the hospital just before midnight on Wednesday. The statement says Mandela is being treated for a "recurrence of his lung infection."
Deflections: The Unofficial Stat That Measures Success
The basketball tactic isn't officially tracked. There isn't even a universal definition (it can occur when a defensive player in any way redirects the intended flight of the ball). But University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino knows deflections are key to winning.
Reviving The Spirit And Schmaltz Of The Jewish Deli
Smoked salmon pastrami may sound heretical, but owners of a revisionist Jewish deli in Washington, D.C., say it's all part of a revival of traditional Jewish cuisine.
Deflections: The Unofficial Stat That Measures Success
The basketball tactic isn't officially tracked. There isn't even a universal definition (it can occur when a defensive player in any way redirects the intended flight of the ball). But Louisville coach Rick Pitino knows deflections are key to winning.
When A Famous Hospital Didn't Want An Expensive New Drug
It's remarkably rare for leading research hospitals to reject new drugs because of cost.
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Heat's Winning Streak Ends With 101-97 Loss In Chicago
For the better part of two months, the Heat were the NBA's comeback kings. They erased seven double-digit deficits during the streak. They found themselves trailing in the fourth quarter 11 times, and won them all. But not on Wednesday. The Heat finished six games short of the record held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.
In Chicago, Dozens Arrested As They Protest School Closures
Chicago announced it would close 53 elementary schools to mitigate a $1 billion budget deficit. The protesters were demanding that the city walk back that plan.