News

Natural gas is flared off at a plant outside of the town of Cuero, Texas. The Clean Power Plan reinforces the state's trend away from coal, due to Texas-based companies that are big on cheaper, cleaner natural gas.

Texas Power Players Sit Out Political Opposition To Clean Power Plan

8:38am April 16, 2016

by Mose Buchele

Texas is one of 24 states driving the lawsuit against Obama's climate change initiative. But some of the state's energy companies transitioning toward cleaner sources support the new regulations.

World News

Pope Francis Visits Greek Island Lesbos

8:07am April 16, 2016

Pope Francis visited the Lesbos Saturday to draw attention to the plight of the thousands of migrants who have tried to escape war, oppression and poverty by fleeing to Europe.

World News

Ukraine Works To De-Mine Region As Some Refugees Return Home

8:07am April 16, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with reporter Jack Losh about the proliferation of landmines and unexploded ordinance in Ukraine that are killing and wounding soldiers and civilians.

Impassioned Sanders Supporters Reach Upstate NY With DIY Activism

8:07am April 16, 2016

by Brian Mann

As Bernie Sanders races for the Democratic nomination in New York, he's relying on enthusiastic volunteers to run a campaign on their own dime and time in parts of the state he's not able to reach.

New York A 'Turning Point' For Democrat Race

8:07am April 16, 2016

Much of the Republican presidential race is about whether Donald Trump will get to the magic number of 1,237 delegates at the Republican National Convention in July. New York votes next.

How Social Media Inflates Our Perception Of Our Choice Presidential Candidate

8:07am April 16, 2016

The most fervent political supporters think only their candidate can possibly win. Bloomberg View columnist Megan McArdle blames these beliefs on the echo chambers found on our social media feeds.

Stephen Curry Leads Warriors In Record-Shattering Week

8:07am April 16, 2016

The NBA playoffs start today and the Golden State Warriors are favored to win the title again this year, after finishing their regular season with the most wins ever.

Study Finds Climate Change Could Be Leading To Better Wine

8:07am April 16, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

Winemakers know grapes are sensitive to temperature and drought. A recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change looks at how weather plays a role in determining the quality of wine produced.

Economy

'The Czech Republic' Rebrands Itself To 'Czechia'

8:07am April 16, 2016

The country now known as The Czech Republic has voted to change its name. That name was contrived in 1993, but now, the country will be known as Czechia.

Books
Arts

Pulitzer Prize Honors 100 Years Of Public Service Journalism

8:07am April 16, 2016

Monday, the Pulitzer Prize winners will be announced, and this year will mark the Pultizers' centennial. Scott Simon talks with Roy Harris, who's written a book about the awards, "Pulitzer's Gold."