Landmark Conservation Deal Offers A First Glimpse Of New Wilderness
Once closed to the public, adventure seekers can now explore a wild stretch of New York state's Hudson and Opalescent Rivers.
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Canadian Judge Grants Former Guantanamo Inmate Bail
Omar Khadr, who served more than a decade at Guantanamo Bay, has been released on bail while he waits out an appeal for war crimes' convictions. The Canadian government criticized the judge's ruling.
Tom Brady's Agent Slams NFL Report On 'Deflategate'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee, about the NFL report released Wednesday on "deflategate," which he says was biased against Brady and the New England Patriots.
A Fish With Cancer Raises Questions About Health Of Susquehanna River
The smallmouth bass with a malignant tumor was caught late last year near Duncannon, Pa. Officials say it's the first time such a tumor has been found in the state on that type of fish.
At Long Last, Taxidermied Hyenas In Chicago Get Their Own Diorama
After years tucked away in the Reptile Hall at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, four striped taxidermied hyenas are finally getting their own diorama.
Jericho Scott, Promising Young Pitcher, Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Back in 2008, NPR reported about a 10-year-old fireball pitcher from Connecticut. His 40 mile an hour pitches were so good that one youth league decided he shouldn't be allowed to pitch.
California Prepares For Difficult Fire Season Amid Drought
Firefighters in California depend on water from lakes and reservoirs to help fight wildfires. But water levels have fallen because of the ongoing drought, and some water sources may be too low to use.
Al Jazeera America Replaces CEO Amid Lawsuit
Al Jazeera America is a network in crisis. It recently forced out its CEO after three top female executives left, and a lawsuit raised a slew of allegations of discrimination against women, favoritism and management by retaliation.
New Public-Corruption Chief Vows To Not Shy Away
Raymond Hulser, the new chief of the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section, said his unit is committed to prosecuting "important and tough" cases and bringing them to trial.
FBI Says It Sent Bulletin On Texas Assailant Hours Before Attack
Director James Comey says that Elton Simpson had attracted attention as someone who might attend the Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest, but that the bureau had no reason to believe he would attack.