Burst Oil Pipeline In California Severely Corroded, Investigators Say
Preliminary findings show that almost half of a section of pipeline that ruptured last month near Santa Barbara was worn away.
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In Turkey, Violence Against Women Is Often A Private Family Matter
Women's rights advocates say more than 100 women have been killed in Turkey so far this year, most by male relatives.
Texas Puts Brakes On Telemedicine — And Teladoc Cries Foul
As consulting a doctor exclusively by phone, text or video becomes more popular, the Texas Medical Board moves to restrict these e-visits. Is the real battle over patient safety, money or turf?
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces 2nd White House Bid
The Republican, whose 2012 run for president imploded after an "oops" moment during a televised debate, said it was "time to reset the relationship between government and citizen."
With A Midnight Deadline, The Senate Meets To Resolve Patriot Act Issues
The Obama administration is pressing the Senate to act to prevent key parts of the USA Patriot Act from expiring. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates gets an update from correspondent Scott Horsley.
Give That Teacher A Key To The City!
Algebra teacher Sarah Hagan, of Drumright, Okla., was one of our 50 Great Teachers. And now she has a key to the city.
Indicted Former FIFA Official Warner Says He Won't Protect Secrets
Jack Warner cites "my knowledge of financial transactions at FIFA — including, but not limited to, its president, Mr. Sepp Blatter."
Your Moment Of Baby Goat Bliss
The world has a lot of sad stories. But as a blog called Goats and Soda, we feel it is our duty to bring you a minute (and three seconds) of relief with the latest viral goat video.
Climate Change-Ready Rice Keeps Farmers' Fields Fertile
Climate change has made some soil in Bangladesh more salty, so many farmers have had to leave fields fallow. But what if there were rice varieties that could naturally tolerate the salty conditions?
I'm From Philly. 30 Years Later, I'm Still Trying To Make Sense Of The MOVE Bombing
Philadelphia native Gene Demby was 4 years old when city police dropped a bomb on a house of black activists in his hometown. Thirty years later, he's still trying to make sense of it all.