Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago
A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday.
Crowning The 33rd-Best Football Team In America
As we eagerly await the first official college football championship, commentator Frank Deford says it's intriguing that the U.S. places as much emphasis on college sports as it does on the pros.
For 'Charlie Hebdo,' A History Defined By Humor, Controversy — And Cartoons
Renee Montagne talks to NPR's David Folkenflik about the provocative editorial stance adopted by the French satirical magazine, which was attacked by gunmen this morning in Paris.
Between Speech And Religion, Freedoms Often Spell Friction
Renee Montagne speaks with Suzanne Nossel, executive director for PEN American Center, to discuss how issues of free speech and religious freedom can clash.
Oregon, Ohio, Wants You To Know They Are Buckeye Fans
As Ohio State gets ready to play Oregon in the college football championship, the town is temporarily changing its name. It will be known as: "Oregon, Ohio Buckeyes on the Bay, City of Duck Hunters."
Man Who Didn't Want His Name In A News Story, Is Now A Story
Frederick County, Md., Council Member Kirby Delauter threatened a local reporter with a lawsuit for using his name in a story without permission. The Frederick News-Post responded in an editorial.
Shell Reaches Settlement Over Oil Spills In Niger Delta
Royal Dutch Shell reached an out-of-court settlement with a Nigerian fishing and farming community for two oil spills in 2008. About $85 million will go to individuals as well as the local government.
ESPN, Other Networks To Be Streamed On Dish Network's Sling TV
Linda Wertheimer talks to John Ourand from Sports Business Journal about ESPN's decision to start a streaming service. The service is being done in partnership with Dish Network.
That's So Joe: How The Senate Swearing-In Became Must-See TV
The vice president welcomed senators and their families to Tuesday's photo-op ceremony — and he did it in typical Biden fashion.
Greek Opposition Party Seizes On Anger Over Austerity Measures
We've been hearing a lot about economic anxiety in Europe lately. Much of that anxiety centers on Greece. Steve Inskeep talks to economist Platon Tinios about what's happening in Greece.
