Why Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott upcoming regional elections
Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families.
This Jacket Will Last 30 Years — Guaranteed
British designer Tom Cridland is out to make sustainable clothing that will last a lifetime — he says his jacket will last 30 years. But can he compete with a global addiction to cheap clothing?
South By Southwest Music Preview
The 30th anniversary of the popular South by Southwest festival kicked off Friday. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson has a preview of some of the bands to check out this year.
Words You'll Hear: Seeding
Sunday is selection day for the NCAA basketball tournament. Sports columnist John Feinstein describes how the word "seeding" has become the term of art to describe bracketing in sports tournaments.
New German Law Delays Refugee Families Reuniting
Germany is determined to dissuade more asylum seekers from coming there, but a new law its parliament passed last month targets an especially vulnerable group: children.
Getting The Best Fashion, Secondhand
Arun Gupta says he was never much of a fashionista — just a guy who likes to dress sharp without going broke. That's how he came up with the idea of Grailed.com, a high-end consignment website.
A Day After Canceled Rally, Commotion Again Disrupts Trump Event
Republican front-runner Donald Trump canceled a Chicago rally Friday night after a series of physical confrontations between protesters and his supporters. He resumed his campaign Saturday in Ohio.
With Economic Changes, Pittsburgh Finds Friction Between Progress And History
After the collapse of the steel industry, the city of Pittsburgh is undergoing what many are calling an economic renaissance. But some residents are ambivalent about the rapid changes.
What Is It That Keeps A City Going? Pittsburgh Has Some Answers
NPR's Michel Martin traveled to Pittsburgh for a live event — including conversation, music and poetry — to learn more about the "Reinvention of the American City."
Barbershop: The Campaign Creep, And How To Handle Politics In Relationships
In this week's barbershop, blogger Dru Ealons, Center for Social Inclusion fellow Deepa Iyer and former Apprentice contestant Omarosa Manigault discuss the seep of political campaigns into daily life.
With 2016 Picks, A Surprise: Overall Car Quality Goes Down
The two leading car reviewers, Consumer Reports and JD Power, announced their picks for the year's best cars. For the first time in years, overall quality dropped — and that's not the only surprise.
