This Year, Women (And Girls) Rule The Big Screen
NPR film critic Bob Mondello notes that this year's most popular movies are surprisingly womancentric. That's more than at any other time in at least three decades.
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The Trouble That's Brewing In Burundi
Protesters are marching against the president's plan for a third term. Some 100,000 refugees have fled. The fear is that one of the world's poorest countries could slip back into civil war.
Chief Calls Actions Of Officer From McKinney, Texas, Pool Party Video 'Indefensible'
Cpl. Eric Casebolt's actions were "out of control" and "indefensible," police Chief Greg Conley said Tuesday evening.
McKinney Police Officer Seen Pinning Black Girl To The Ground Resigns
Police were called to break up a fight at a neighborhood pool. One officer ended up forcing a girl to the ground and pulling his gun on two other unarmed teens.
'Headless Body In Topless Bar' Headline Writer Dies
Vincent Musetto, who wrote what some consider one of the best headlines of all time, died Tuesday at the age of 74.
How Apple Hopes To Take A Bite Out Of The News Business
With its new News app, Apple is doing something that has already been done. But it has an undeniably large built-in consumer base: hundreds of millions of iPhone and iPad users.
Guess Which State Has The Best High School Graduation Rate?
The national graduation rate has hit a remarkable 81 percent. Why the steep rise in recent years? Exhibit A: Iowa.
The Unfinished VA Hospital That's More Than $1 Billion Over Budget
The Colorado hospital has been in the works for a decade and has cost more than five times the original estimate. Funding runs out this week and it's not clear where additional money will come from.
Watchdog Questions Whether TSA Can Do Its Job
Senators hear from the inspector general and whistleblowers about recent lapses.
Come-From-Behind Drama Continues In Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay has a 2-1 lead over Chicago in the best-of-seven series. Cedric Paquette scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, with help from defenseman Victor Hedman.