Mindy Kaling's TV Character Is Called A 'Coconut'
That's brown on the outside, white on the inside. A recent episode of 'The Mindy Project' lead our writer to think about her identity as an Indian living in America.
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Nashville Singer-Songwriter Guy Clark Dies At 74
Guy Clark, one of Nashville's most renowned singer-songwriters, has died at the age of 74. This profile of Clark originally aired on July 23, 2013, on All Things Considered.
Rising Sea Levels Made This Republican Mayor A Climate Change Believer
Already, neighborhoods flood more often in Coral Gables, Fla., and water has seeped up from beneath low-lying buildings and yards. Mayor James Cason wants his city prepared for the economic fallout.
Treating Opioid Addiction With A Drug Raises Hope And Controversy
Medication-assisted treatment uses one of several drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to control cravings and reduce relapses. Despite the evidence, the approach is underused.
4 Things To Know About Hillary Clinton's Approach To Foreign Policy
As secretary of state under President Obama, Hillary Clinton has a long foreign policy record. She is hawkish compared to other Democrats, but also knows the political price of military intervention.
Who Should Be Worried About Zika And What Should They Do?
Mosquito season is just getting underway in the U.S., and some areas have the mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus. Pregnant women in places like Florida and Texas are at greatest risk.
Philadelphia 76ers Become First NBA Team To Advertise On Jerseys
The Philadelphia 76ers basketball jerseys will feature the StubHub logo starting in 2017. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to 76ers CEO Scott O'Neil about becoming the first NBA team to take advantage of the new rule change within the association that allows advertising on uniforms.
North Carolina Philanthropist To Support GOP Without Backing Donald Trump
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Art Pope, the North Carolinian philanthropist and CEO of Variety Wholesalers, about how he plans to support the Republican Party without backing the party's de facto nominee, Donald Trump.
NTSB Says Distracted Engineer Caused Deadly Amtrak Derailment
The NTSB says the likely cause of the Amtrak crash last year in Philadelphia was due to the train's engineer being distracted by news that another train nearby was disabled after being hit by a rock.
Tejano Music King Emilio Navaira Dies At 53
The king of Tejano music has died. Emilio Navaira passed away suddenly Monday night at the age of 53. Along with Selena, Navaira was credited with making Tejano music mainstream in the 1990s.