NASCAR Goes Green: Gas-Guzzling Sport Works To Reduce Carbon Footprint
NASCAR is probably not what you think of when it comes to being environmentally friendly. But it — and other sports leagues — is working to change that.
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U.S. Export-Import Bank Targeted By Conservatives
The agency that helps finance U.S. companies overseas has long been a favorite of big business. But now some members of Congress, who see it as a symbol of corporate welfare, want to see it expire.
Hot Jazz, Cool Teacher: How One New Orleans Man Fosters Greatness
For struggling students, music can often be what keeps them going. The same is true for this New Orleans band director.
U.S. May Send Tanks And Infantry Vehicles To Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is seeking approval for a plan to put heavy weaponry into countries on the border with Russia. NPR's Rachel Martin and correspondent Tom Bowman discuss the proposal.
Science Fair Winner Designs Device To Cut Virus Spread On Planes
When 17-year-old Raymond Wang read about how easily some diseases spread on planes, he thought airlines could do better. So he went to work — and won $75,000 at the International Science Fair.
To Counter Russia, U.S. Mulling Tanks, Heavy Guns For Eastern Europe
The proposal, which requires approval from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and President Obama, would also place equipment in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
Thomas Edison's Talking Doll Will Be Displayed At Smithsonian
Even geniuses get it wrong. Edison created some of the world's first talking dolls in 1890, and they were terrifying. A version of this story originally aired on All Things Considered on May 5, 2015.
Academic Foul: Some Colleges Accused Of Helping Athletes Cheat
In the wake of cheating scandals at Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina, new allegations have emerged of academic misconduct by basketball players at the University of Texas.
Esperanto Is Not Dead: Can The Universal Language Make A Comeback?
A hundred years ago, a Polish physician created a language that anyone could learn easily. The hope was to bring the world closer together. Today Esperanto speakers say it's helpful during travel.
Hillary Clinton Outlines Her Populist Presidential Vision
Hillary Clinton held her first big public rally today, cheered on by thousands of supporters on Roosevelt Island in New York. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with correspondent Tamara Keith, who was there.