A 12-Year-Old Travel Agent Who Booked His Parent's Vacation
Next time you're planning a vacation, it might be wise to enlist the help of a child. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Leo Kugel, who did just that.
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At A New Jersey Mosque, People Of Different Faiths Welcome Syrians
At a party for Syrian refugees in a New Jersey mosque, Americans of Lebanese and Pakistani descent and a Jewish family offer help and stories of their own immigrant backgrounds.
'The Travel Detective' Explains How Airlines Became A 'Mafia'
Airlines are making record profits, but more fees and flight cancellations haven't made air travel great recently. Travel journalist Peter Greenberg talks about the reasons why.
Lead Levels Below EPA Limits Can Still Impact Your Health
Even tiny amounts of lead in the water can cause IQ deficits in children or high blood pressure in adults.
Philly Artist Tastes The Rainbow And Saves The Wrappers
Philly-based artist Sean Brown transforms the refuse from Skittles, Tootsie Pops, Starburst, Mamba — and whatever other candy he can get his hands on — into works of art.
How Rich Candidates Try To Appeal To Working Voters
In an election year characterized by populist energy over economic concerns like jobs and trade, the gap between the wealth of both major party candidates and typical voters is striking.
Alex Rodriguez Ends Yankees Career After 6-3 Victory Over Rays
"A-Rod" played third base one last time on Yankees turf on Friday. After a controversial career, including admitted steroid use, a sellout crowd bid the 41-year-old designated hitter a warm farewell.
After U.S. Defeat, Goalie Hope Solo Calls The Swedes 'Cowards'
Solo earned the wrath of Brazilians before she arrived for the Olympics. She didn't help her cause by calling Sweden's team 'cowards' after they knocked the Americans out of the tournament.
U.S. Officials Confirm Death Of Senior ISIS Leader In Afghanistan And Pakistan
The Defense Department says a U.S. drone attack has killed a man who was central to ISIS operations. A DOD spokesman says Hafiz Saeed Khan participated in attacks against U.S. and coalition forces.
Pushing U.S. Gymnasts To The Summit, Marta Karolyi Leaves On Top
Marta Karolyi and her husband, Bela, have helped develop the top women gymnasts in the world since the '70s, first in Romania and now the U.S. At 73, she's now ready to join her husband in retirement.