London's Mayor Calls U.S. Tax Bill 'Outrageous'
NPR's Scott Simon explains the controversy London Mayor Boris Johnson waded into recently. He's a U.S. citizen, and the Internal Revenue Service says he owes them taxes.
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Electric Bikes, On A Roll In Europe, Start To Climb In U.S.
Electric bicycles have been popular in Europe for some time. But recently there has been a surge in U.S. sales amid changing perceptions that e-bikes aren't just for the elderly.
Shrinking Glaciers Could Squeeze Washington's Water Supply
Washington state is home to more glaciers than any other state in the lower 48. And they're receding faster than ever before.
Obama Takes Sales Pitch For Immigration Action On The Road
President Obama was in Las Vegas on Friday to explain why he acted unilaterally to give temporary reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants.
Georgia's 'Coverage Gap' Leaves Many Uninsured
The state did not expand Medicaid so many of their target audience — African-Americans and Latinos — may make too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to get subsidies.
With Warm Weather On The Way, Buffalo Residents Shovel Out
Robert Siegel talks with Buffalo News reporter Lou Michel, who's been out on the street covering the aftermath of the Buffalo snow storm.
These 'True Tales' Add Nuance To The Immigration Discussion
President Obama announced an executive action on immigration this week. For an in-depth look at the issue, author Gustavo Arellano recommends two nonfiction collections about Mexican immigrants.
Texas Education Panel OKs New History, Social Studies Textbooks
The 10-5 vote in the Republican-controlled panel was along party lines. The outcome is significant because Texas with it 5 million students has a large impact on the national textbook market.
Holder Calls For Calm As Ferguson Grand Jury Decision Looms
In a newly released video, Attorney General Eric Holder has messages for law enforcement agents as well as for those protesting the police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
To Stay Energy Efficient As You Age, Keep On Running
People in their 60s who run for exercise use energy as efficiently as much younger people. That wasn't true for older people who walked instead.