Bill Gates Calls For 'Energy Miracle' In 15 Years. Do Experts Agree?
Yes and no. They definitely want a miracle to bring clean, cheap power to the powerless — only a lot sooner.
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Bernie Sanders Ticks Off Romanians On Twitter Over Internet Speed Tweet
Bernie Sanders compared Internet speeds in America to Romania — in a bad way. Romanians responded.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To March Right On Into This Weekend
A history of transphobia in Hollywood, an eye-opening look at the way the Dead Sea is dying, and an examination of evictions in America's poor communities.
Time, Money, Ambition: Inside China's Bid For Global Soccer Power
China's Super League is signing international stars for huge sums. Given government interest, investor enthusiasm and an enormous potential fan base, could Chinese soccer be the sport's next force?
Students Across U.S. Take New SAT A) Saturday B) Sunday C) None Of The Above
The correct answer is A — but under the redesigned entrance exam, there's no penalty for guessing, so no worries if you got it wrong. You can try your hand at a few sample questions from the new test.
MLB Hopes New Openness Will Ease Players' Path From Cuba To The Majors
The league's plan, which needs approval from the players' union and both governments, would allow direct pickups of Cuban players — no defections — in exchange for cash support for the sport there.
U.S. Returns Historical Documents, Stolen From Russia In Chaotic '90s
Cooperation is rare these days between Washington and Moscow. But the U.S. Embassy handed over 28 historical documents that had disappeared in the tumultuous years following the Soviet breakup.
As Final Election Results Trickle In, Low Chance For Major Changes In Iran
Reformers did well in Iran's parliamentary elections, but Iranians say the chaos in neighboring countries makes them wary of too much change beyond working on the economy.
Iraq's Mosul Dam In Critical Need Of Repair
Engineers warn that the Mosul dam in Iraq could collapse at any time, threatening 1.5 million people. Needed repairs on the poorly built structure haven't been carried out since ISIS held it.
The Week In Sports
Five months from now, the Olympics open in Brazil. Are the stadiums ready? Are the athletes? NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro, who lives in Rio de Janeiro, talks to sport's correspondent, Tom Goldman.