Beagle Miss P Is Named Westminster Dog Show's Best
The Canadian canine is only the second beagle to win, following her great-uncle Uno in 2008.
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Minneapolis' Plan Designed To Combat Recruiting By Radical Groups
The White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism focuses on the homeland. Minneapolis unveils its plan Wednesday. Its Somali-American community has lost dozens of men to terrorist recruiters.
For Congressional Committees, It's All In The Name
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee dropped "human rights" and "civil rights" from its name last month, sparking some controversy. But does the congressional name game even matter?
Swiss Village + West Virginia + Mardi Gras Feast = Fasnacht
Isolated in the West Virginia wilderness, the tiny town of Helvetia clings to its distinctly Swiss character and foodways. It all culminates with a pre-Lenten festival where food takes center stage.
Judge's Decision Leaves Immigrants In Legal Limbo
Unauthorized immigrants who entered the U.S. as children and have lived here since 2010 now wait to see what will happen to programs that were designed to temporarily protect them from deportation.
Why You Should Push, Not Shovel, Snow And Other Tips
With snow storms battering much of the country, Kelly McEvers speaks with snow removal consultant John Allin about the latest and greatest in snow removal technology — and some news you can use.
Princeton Gifted Rare Books Valued At $300 Million
Audie Cornish speaks with Paul Needham, the Schiede Librarian at Princeton University, about the gift from the late philanthropist and alum, William Scheide.
Some Thoughtful Words — And Many Unanswered Questions — After Chapel Hill
Here are some of the many powerful essays we've come across in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Forget Beads: Cajun Mardi Gras Means A Grand, Drunken Chicken Chase
Courir de Mardi Gras is an old tradition in rural Louisiana. From early morning on, costumed revelers go house to house, drinking, singing and collecting ingredients for a big ole pot of gumbo.
Federal Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Actions On Immigration
Two days before the first of President Obama's executive actions on immigration were to take effect, the new rules have been put on hold by a federal judge's ruling in South Texas.