Israel's Solar-Powered 'Trees': For Smartphones And Community
The man-made trees are designed to create a public space where people can gather and re-charge a battery — their own and their smartphone's.
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After Shootings, Canada Takes Steps To Balance Security With Tradition
A debate has begun in Canada about how to respond to this week's murders of two Canadian soldiers, and the government plans to introduce new measures to strengthen the powers of the security services.
From The Stadium To Your Stereo: Behind Baseball's Biggest Sounds
You can thank audio engineer Joe Carpenter and his 80 microphones every time you hear the crack of a bat, smack of a glove or thud of a base in this World Series.
'Ole Miss' Debates Campus Traditions With Confederate Roots
The University of Mississippi is making an ongoing effort to remove potentially divisive and racially charged symbols to try and make the campus more welcoming, but not everybody welcomes the changes.
Ballot Questions Draw Voters In 43 States
Ballot measures cover a lot of ground this year — from minimum wage to school calendars to one involving doughnuts and bear hunting. NPR's Charlie Mahtesian takes NPR's Scott Simon through the list.
Health Care Worker Tests Negative For Ebola In NJ, Stays In Quarantine
The woman was isolated Friday as she returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa. She had no symptoms of the disease; she developed a fever and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Federal Agencies Recognize Gay Marriages In 6 More States
With the addition of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, West Virginia and Wyoming, the federal government now recognizes same-sex marriage in 32 states and the capital.
Jack Bruce, Bassist And Singer For Cream, Dies At 71
Playing alongside Eric Clapton on guitar and Ginger Baker on drums, Bruce sang such hits as "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room" and "I Feel Free."
'Near-Space Dive' Sets New Skydive Record, 25 Miles Above Earth
Google's Alan Eustace fell from an altitude of more than 135,000 feet, plummeting for some 15 minutes. The jump broke the record of 127,852 feet that Felix Baumgartner set in 2012.
Details Emerge About Washington State High School Shooting
Students of Marysville-Pilchuck High School describe a desperate scene — and in at least one case, a teacher is being credited with helping to prevent more killing.