Police identify suspect in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
Police in Idaho have identified the man who fatally shot two wildland firefighters and critically injured another in an apparent ambush after he intentionally started a brush fire.
Reporter Reveals He's Allergic To Newspaper Ink
Michael Dresser of the Baltimore Sun says he'll be wearing rubber gloves in the newsroom because the ink irritates his skin and eyes. He told The Wall Street Journal the irony is not lost on him.
Instant Cat Celebrity Declines First Pitch Honor
Tara the cat gained notoriety after saving a California boy from an attack by a dog. The boy Tara saved threw the first pitch instead.
On The Internet, A Penny Is Nothing To Sneeze At
It's hard to find anything in a store that costs 1 penny. There is one place where people still dream of 1 cent sales: the Internet. NPR's planet money team reports on the value of the virtual penny.
Russian Economic Forum Boycotted Over Ukraine Crisis
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is seen as Russia's answer to the economic gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The Obama administration has been pressing U.S. corporations not to attend.
U.S. Ordered To Turn Over Video Of Force-Feeding At Guantanamo
Renee Montagne talks to Miami Herald reporter Carol Rosenberg about a federal judge's order that the Justice Department must release videotapes of force-feeding at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Mating Rituals: Why Certain Risky Behaviors Can Make You Look Hot
Social science research suggests risky behavior such as braving heights or swimming in deep waters increases your sex appeal. Driving without a seat belt? Not so much.
Russia's Putin Goes To Shanghai For Talks With Jinping
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have been all smiles as they emphasize improved relations between the two countries. Drawing them closer is their shared, tense relationship with the U.S..
Pleasant Hills, Calf., Is Looking For A New City Clerk
The previous clerk quit. In an email announcing her resignation, she said the job was "atrocious" and "incredibly depressing."
What Does It Take To Surf Lake Tahoe In The Sierra Nevada?
California's Lake Tahoe offers a different kind of experience for those able to stomach the frigid waters. Mountain storms bring high winds and waves.
Europeans Worry About Stability Of Russian Gas Supply
Russia is Europe's main supplier of natural gas. Russia is threatening to cut off Ukraine's supply unless it pays in advance. That worries Western European nations about their own gas supply.
Border Collies Enlisted To Clean Beaches
Research suggests border collies help keep beaches clean by chasing away gulls that leaving their droppings in the sand and on water.