'Walking The Walk' With Students ... And Screaming Fans
When their students are asleep, these teachers are onstage in LA's punk rock scene.
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Closing Gitmo 'Going To Be Very Difficult,' Hagel Says
The outgoing secretary of defense conceded his handling of the Guantanamo Bay detainee issue "hasn't always made me popular in some quarters."
Rising Football Star: Prepare For The Worst, Pray For The Best
Football is the most watched sport in America — and increasingly, one of the most controversial. High school football star Nahshon Ellerbe shares what he loves about the game.
Obama Proposes New Protections For Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The president recommends more than 12 million acres of the region receive the highest level of protection available for public lands.
App Links Sex Assault Survivors To Help, But Who Downloads It?
The D.C.-based smartphone tool connects people with a ride to the hospital and a team of medical professionals trained in dealing with sexual assault. But students aren't rushing to download the app.
In South Carolina, Class Action Lawsuit Pits Foster Kids Against State
After years of high profile problems — including the death of five children and cries of inaction — the South Carolina Department of Social Services is facing a new hurdle. Foster care children in the state have banded together in a class action lawsuit to demand changes.
Rising Oceans A Slow-Moving Disaster, But Also A Business Opportunity
Miami is being swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean. NPR's Arun Rath talks to reporter Laura Parker about how developers in south Florida are hoping to capitalize on rising water levels.
'Blizzard-Like' Conditions Set To Hit Northeast
A major storm system, expected to peak Monday and Tuesday, could dump as much as two feet of snow in some areas.
North Carolina Rethinks The Common Core
Some states have been quick to drop the new national academic standards — but North Carolina is taking its time before deciding the Common Core's future in 2015.
Chipotle's Pulled Pork Highlights Debate Over Sow Welfare
Wondering why your local Chipotle is no longer serving pork? It's because a big supplier was housing pigs in confined quarters. But there's debate about whether that's really worse for the animals.