How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport
The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.
At Least 3 Dead In Hotel Attack In Bamako
The events at the Radisson Blu Hotel are unfolding. More than 100 people had been taken hostage by armed attackers. Dozens have either been freed or escaped.
Some Hostages Freed During Siege At Mali Hotel
A military official in Bamako, the capital of the West African Nation of Mali, says more than two dozen hostages have been freed. At least three people have been killed.
T-Pain Performs New Songs During A Free Show At NPR's Headquarters
To mark the one-year anniversary of the most popular Tiny Desk Concert ever and the 10th anniversary of his debut album, rapper T-Pain played a concert at NPR's Washington, D.C. headquarters.
Popular Hotel In Mali's Capital Taken Over By Gunmen
Armed attackers have taken dozens of people hostage in a luxury hotel in Bamaku, the capital of Mali. Steve Inskeep talks to Niek de Goeij of Catholic Relief Services, who lives in Bamaku.
Gunmen Take Over Upscale Hotel In Mali's Capital
In West Africa, gunmen have taken over the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Reports say 170 staff and guests were taken hostage. The situation is ongoing.
Manhunt Goes On For Suspects In Paris Attacks
A week after terrorists struck Paris, the ISIS operative thought to have coordinated the attacks is dead. Police are looking for a Frenchman who appears to have been the group's operational commander.
Movie Review: 'Carol'
"Morning Edition" and "Los Angeles Times" film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the movie, "Carol." Director Todd Haynes has adopted a 1952 Patricia Highsmith novel about a divorcing woman who meets a young shop assistant. It's a love story that stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.
Pigeons Identify Cancerous Tissues On Medical Images, Study Says
Researchers say pigeons can be trained to spot cancerous breast tissue on x-rays and slides. Gathering results from a lot of pigeons, "flock sourcing," brings the accuracy rate up to 90 percent.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Welcomes Visiting Ohio Students
Some schools have canceled trips to the nation's capital amid threats by the Islamic State. The 250 visitors from Claggett Middle School traveled anyway and got a welcome from the mayor.
Women Dominate Car-Buying Decisions; Few Hold Auto Executive Jobs
When it comes to buying a set of wheels, figures show women play a leading role in 85 percent of auto purchases. Women, however, represent a very small portion of auto executives.
Blog Post Juxtaposes Terrorist Attacks In Beirut And Paris
Elie Fares, a Lebanese doctor from Beirut, wrote a blog post that went viral. The post asked why his fellow Lebanese are more outraged by the Paris attacks than the ISIS suicide bombings in Beirut.
