Which Burns More Kilowatt-Hours: America's Christmas Lights Or Tanzania?
As you might have guessed, the answer is not Tanzania. So the holiday season is a good time to reflect on ... electricity.
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Indiana Girls Swim Team Hopes To Make History In High School Sports
The Carmel, Ind., high school girls swim team is poised to make history at state this year. A win will break the record for most consecutive wins for any high school team of any sport or any gender.
Woman Charged With Murder In Car Crash On Las Vegas Strip
Lakeisha Holloway allegedly killed one person and injured three dozen others when she drove her car onto a busy pedestrian walkway. Prosecutors have charged her with murder, saying it was intentional.
Encore: This Is Where Donald Trump Learned How To Beat The System
NPR looks back on Donald Trump's time in military school where he learned how to get ahead while playing by the rules. This story originally aired on Nov. 10, 2015 on Morning Edition.
First Mention: Introducing Al-Qaida To The NPR Audience
We go back to 1998 for an installment in our occasional feature "First Mention" to hear when we introduced the term "Al-Qaida" to our audience.
Trump: Clinton Was 'Schlonged' In 2008 Nomination Race
The GOP presidential candidate describes Clinton's 2008 loss with a reference to male genitalia.
As Aging Brain's Internal Clock Fades, A New Timekeeper May Kick In
Everyone has a set of genes that keeps the body on a 24-hour rhythm. As we get older, though, the main clock can malfunction. Researchers say a backup clock may try to compensate.
John Kerry Is Definitely A Secretary Of State On The Move
John Kerry is on the path to log more miles than any secretary of State in history. Kerry's reason for all that travel is his firm belief in face-to-face diplomacy.
From Raucous To Ritzy: A Brief History Of Christmas Tea
In some fancy hotels, Christmas tea has become a refined respite for harried shoppers. But the tradition's roots are much rowdier: efforts to fight public drunkenness.
Minority Teens May Need An Extra Vitamin D Boost
It's hard for anyone to get enough of the sunshine vitamin in the wintry North, and dark-skinned teens may be especially prone to a deficiency, doctors find. A weekly supplement can help.