Encore: 'Future Shock' 40 Years Later
Future Shock by Alvin Toffler was a huge sensation when it was published in 1970. The book perfectly captured the angst of that time and prepared society for more changes to come.
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The 270 Project: Try To Predict Who Will Win The Election
Demographics give Clinton an edge. But Trump says he can break the traditional mold. An NPR analysis — and new demographic tool — lets you create your own path to victory for either candidate.
From YouTube Pioneer Sal Khan, A School With Real Classrooms
Sal Khan, a pioneer of online tutorials with his successful Khan Academy, has established a private brick-and-mortar laboratory school in Silicon Valley. He plans to share its lessons with educators.
Missing From 'Bridgegate' Investigation: Chris Christie's Personal Email Account
The governor has insisted that his personal and government accounts were searched by investigators, but new court documents indicate that a personal account he shared with his wife was never searched.
'Future Shock' Author Alvin Toffler Dies at 87
Toffler's warnings about 'information overload' and the accelerating pace of change in modern society made his seminal 1970 book a best-seller in the U.S. and around the world.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Bill Clinton Met Amid Email Investigation
It was a passing encounter on her government plane, but the whiff of impropriety while the Justice Department investigates Hillary Clinton's private email server could set Republicans howling.
Veteran Swimmer Michael Phelps And Newer Names Headed For Olympics
At trials in Omaha, Neb., Phelps earned a trip to his fifth Olympics. Katie Ledecky, Leah Smith, Townley Haas and Kelsi Worrell are some of the younger competitors who will be joining him in Rio.
Personality Can Change Over A Lifetime, And Usually For The Better
Psychologists have been arguing for decades over whether personality traits are real or a myth. More recent research shows that traits are real, a scientist says, and have a big effect on behavior.
A Guide To The Big Photo ID, Early Voting And Other Voting Law Cases
Ahead of November, a number of important voting law cases are still up in the air nationwide. Here's a breakdown of where some of the big cases stand.
Minnesota Juvenile Correctional Facility To Close Following Abuse Allegations
Mesabi Academy is closing on Thursday after an investigation into reports of sexual and physical abuse. The facility also served foster care and children with mental illness who became too aggressive.