Bring Out Your Dead: But Not Monty Python's Terry Gilliam — He's Still Alive
The actor, writer and director took to Facebook to announce that he is indeed alive, after Variety mistakenly published his obituary.
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Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP Immigration Rhetoric
In a letter obtained by NPR, the Libre Initiative criticized calls made by some of the presidential candidates for mass deportation and ending birthright citizenship.
Trump To CNN: Donate All Debate Profits To Veterans
Donald Trump wrote to CNN's president after the network raised its ad rates for next week's debate. Trump said increased viewer and ad interest is "due 100% to 'Donald J. Trump.' "
Playing Youth Sports Takes A Lot More Green Than It Used To
Kids on club teams have an advantage in making the high school team. But many families are being priced out by the high cost of league fees, equipment, and travel that club sports require.
An Authority On Public Opinion Polling, Born Of His Respect For People
Pollster and frequent NPR contributor Andy Kohut was a fierce defender of quality polling and an advocate for finding the resources to do it right in changing times. He died Tuesday at 73.
Killing Of Young Woman In Nepal Spotlights Travel Safety
The death of an American teacher raises questions about the risks of heading off alone as a trekker or a volunteer. We talked with two experts about lessons to draw from the tragedy.
Serena Tops Venus In U.S. Open Match, Moves Closer To Grand Slam
Williams defeated her big sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. It keeps alive her quest to win each of the year's major tournaments, the first time the feat would be accomplished since Steffi Graf did it in 1988.
Honk And Purr: The Big Bassoon Puzzler
The principal bassoonist of the New York Philharmonic, Judith LeClair, wonders if you can identify a few significant solos in the history of her instrument.
Pollster Andrew Kohut Of Pew Research Dies At Age 73
The former leader of the polling group that calls itself a "fact tank" had been battling a form of leukemia that his son says was first diagnosed in 2009.
United Airlines CEO, Other Senior Executives Resign Amid Investigations
The airline is the target of internal and federal corruption investigations regarding possible improper dealings with a former chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.