When Politicians Lose Their Accents
Some say Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Midwestern accent has become less pronounced. Georgetown professor Deborah Tannen says politicians' voices often change, depending on their audience.
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Rules For No-Fly List Disclosures Get An Update
Hundreds of Americans are on the list, but often don't know it — or how they got there. The Washington Post's Adam Goldman explains the DOJ's new guidelines for informing people of their status.
Gazing Into Those Puppy-Dog Eyes May Actually Be Good For You
Gazing into your dog's eyes apparently triggers happy feelings in both parties - suggesting that dogs really may love us back. (This piece originally aired on All Things Considered on April 16, 2015.)
Suicide Blast Kills More Than 30 In Afghanistan
An attack in Jalalabad killed more than 30 people Saturday. President Ashraf Ghani says ISIS may have claimed responsibility. If confirmed, it would be the group's first major attack in Afghanistan.
WHO Leader Says End Of Ebola Outbreak Is Near, But Hard Work Remains
The new head of the World Health Organization's Africa region predicts the Ebola outbreak will end by this fall. But the world must remain vigilant until transmission has completely stopped, she says.
It's Record Store Day – Here Are Pictures To Prove It
From new releases to vintage finds, people have been posting photos of their favorite albums and record stores Saturday.
Syria's Minorities: Caught Between Sword Of ISIS And Wrath of Assad
Many of Syria's minorities have tried to lie low and avoid direct involvement in the country's civil war. But they frequently get caught in the crossfire, with no protector to turn to.
Yoda? Is It Thou? Figure In 14th-Century Manuscript Looks Familiar
A long time ago, in a place far away, a manuscript was created with an enigmatic figure who looks a great deal like a certain little — and yet powerful — green guy from the Star Wars films.
WWII Aircraft Carrier Is Found 'Amazingly Intact' On Ocean Floor Near San Francisco
It fought in World War II and was used in two atomic bomb tests. Now, 64 years after it was scuttled, the USS Independence has been located by an undersea survey team led by NOAA and the U.S. Navy.
'Furious 7' Races To New Record, Quickly Hitting $1 Billion Mark
Universal says the movie is the studio's first to cross the billion-dollar mark during its first run in theaters, putting it above films such as Jurassic Park and Despicable Me.