Investigation Of Deadly Spaceship Crash Begins In Mojave Desert
Federal officials are looking into why the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo crashed in California during a test flight that left one pilot dead.
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She Lost Her Fiance To Ebola But Found A New Mission
Decontee Davis survived Ebola, but her fiance died of the virus. Now she is working with children whose parents have had the disease — and spreading the word that early treatment is critical.
Video Calls Out Catcallers, But Cuts Out White Men
In the video, most of the men who street-harass, who catcall, yell sand follow the woman are black and Latino. Noticeably absent from the video? White men.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Is No GOP Bench Warmer
McMorris Rodgers says she wants to see more women run — and get elected — to Congress. That's why she's taken on a leadership role, raising money for female Republicans and mentoring them, too.
Virgin Galactic Crash Raises Questions About Private Space Ventures
NPR's Scott Simon talks to reporter Joel Glenn Brenner about the Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two crash. She knew both pilots who were on board the spacecraft.
At This Museum, Falling Back An Hour Takes The Whole Weekend
When Daylight Saving Time arrives, who adjusts all those old clocks? Noel Poirier, director of the National Watch and Clock Museum, tells NPR's Scott Simon he has to turn back 60 pendulum clocks.
Jury Finds Tradition Is No Excuse For Brutal Hazing
Dante Martin faces a possible 22 years in prison for manslaughter in the death of fellow Florida A&M band member Robert Champion.
Press Freedom Dwindles In Egypt
Egypt's president says the nation is involved in a war against terrorism and the media is falling in line. Some talk show hosts have been pulled off the air for criticizing the government.
40 Is The New Cute: Hello Kitty Celebrates Birthday
The milestone inspired a Hello Kitty Con in Los Angeles this week. But the largest fete was in Tokyo, where parent company Sanrio put on a parade and other events.
Three Years In Prison For Egyptian Men In Purported Gay Marriage Video
The event included the presentation of a ring and a cake featuring two of the men. After a video was posted online, one site asked, "Is This Egypt's First Gay Marriage?"