Grade-Skippers: Where Are They Now?
Earlier this week, we reported on "acceleration": jumping ahead by either skipping a grade or entering kindergarten early. We asked if any of you had done it ... and how it all turned out.
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You Want To Go To Nepal And Help Out. Is That A Good Idea?
Volunteers are eager to lend a hand as the country recovers from the earthquake. That's a noble intention — but it could backfire.
PROFILE: Young Prosecutor In Gray Case Shows No Tolerance For Police Misconduct
Marilyn Mosby promised to tackle violent crime and police misconduct when she took office in January. She wasted no time in leveling charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.
Tampa Bay Vetted Jameis Winston Before Choosing Him As No. 1 Draft Pick
NPR's Melissa Block talks with ESPN's Jane McManus about Winston's off-the-field problems, including being accused of sexual assault during his freshman season at Florida State.
Mayweather, Pacquiao Finally Go Head-To-Head This Weekend
Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Celebrities, sports figures and others have all flocked to the city to see two of the greatest fighters of their era finally box.
Ben E. King, Soul Singer Best Known For 'Stand By Me,' Dies
Ben E. King, best known for the classic soul song "Stand By Me," has died at 76.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Criticizes Calls For Nonviolence In Baltimore
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ta-Nehisi Coates, a national correspondent for The Atlantic, about his reactions to the Baltimore riots. He wrote a story this week about the cons of nonviolence.
What Is Depraved Heart Murder? The Unusual Charges Against Officers In Baltimore
NPR's Melissa Block interviews University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris about the unusual charges against the six police officers involved in Freddie Gray's arrest.
U.S., Canada Announce New Safety Standards For Oil Trains
Safety advocates say the regulations — which require a sturdier tank car design and a new brake system, among other changes — don't do enough to protect people who live near railways from derailments.
Baltimore State's Attorney Known For Understanding City's Poor Communities
Marilyn Mosby rose to the national spotlight Friday with her announcement of the swift charges brought against the six police officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray.