Missing Marine Helicopter Is Found In Nepal
U.S. officials said it's likely the eight crew members onboard died in the crash. The helicopter was flying earthquake relief missions in Nepal.
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One Woman's Struggle To Survive 'Too Much Vacation' In France
NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley doesn't expect a ton of sympathy when she complains about unending holidays in France. But when you have a kid who's always off school, it's tough. Really.
Mitt Romney To Fight Evander Holyfield. You Read That Right
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is picking another fight — with Evander Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion of the world. It's all for a good cause.
What NATO Diplomats Do On Their Downtime: Sing 'We Are The World'
NATO foreign ministers in Antalya, Turkey, were persuaded at the end of their meeting this week to join in a rendition of the '80s-era pop anthem. At last check, they were all keeping their day jobs.
New England Patriots Clarify: 'Deflator' Refers To Weight Loss
The Patriots say staff members used the term "deflate" to talk about losing weight — not about breaking the NFL's rules on football inflation, as the league says.
Police Rethink Tactics Amid New Technologies And Social Pressure
One officer says relations with the public are "about as bad as I've seen," as a take-charge method of policing collides with a more skeptical citizenry that can record and disseminate video anywhere.
State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid
Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.
What Might Make Young People Practice Safe Sex? Lottery Tickets!
Researchers working in Lesotho found that offering lottery tickets to volunteers who test negative for sexually transmitted infections is a powerful motivator for safe sex.
Saudi Women Can't Drive To Work; So They're Flocking To The Internet
With so many restrictions on their movements, it has never been easy for Saudi women to join the workforce. But the Internet has opened up a new range of opportunities to work from home.
Nepal's Peaceful Revolution: Citizens Rise Up To Aid Mountain Villages
Villages and towns in the Himalayan foothills are the hardest hit. This week's aftershock made it even more challenging to get aid to those in need. But ordinary folks are figuring out how to help.