For Self-Driving Car Tech, Companies Won't Go Zero To 100 Too Fast
We take a ride with Micah Muzio of Kelley Blue Book to learn about the gradual evolution of autonomous driving.
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East Coast Blizzard Doesn't Fall Short Of Expectations
A massive blizzard is hitting the East Coast hard. We've sent our intrepid reporter Jennifer Ludden out into the elements. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Jennifer, if we can find her.
This Week In Sports
There are only two games left in the NFL playoffs. Tom Brady will be facing off against Payton Manning tomorrow. But is that even a fair match anymore? NPR's Tom Goldman tells Rachel Martin what he thinks.
Dance Returns The 'Joy Of Movement' To People With Parkinson's
Many struggle with tremors and balance much of the time, but when the music starts, these people dance. It gives them joy — body and soul. Scientists say dance might have lasting brain benefits, too.
Politicians Work To Remedy Flint Water Crisis
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Harvey Hollins, the coordinator of Michigan's clean-up efforts, about how the state is going to address the myriad problems.
How Sarah Palin Paved The Way For Donald Trump
Trump's rise can be seen as a natural extension of the kind of politics that Palin embraced after her unsuccessful run for vice president. She endorsed him in the Republican primary this week.
$1.22 A Gallon: Cheap Gas Raises Fears Of Urban Sprawl
Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, are among the lowest in the country. Drivers appreciate the savings, but anti-sprawl advocates say cheap gas doesn't help their cause.
Massive Blizzard Works Its Way Up The East Coast
A storm heading up the East Coast is coating roads in ice and blanketing regions in snow, and has shut down Washington, D.C., and several other major cities.
Regulators Recall Another 5 Million Vehicles Due To Faulty Air Bags
The latest death linked to Takata air bags was the ninth in the U.S. and the tenth worldwide. It involved the crash of a Ford Ranger. Other brands being recalled include Volkswagen and Audi.
This Election, Anger And Frustration Aren't Just On The Right
Much of the talk of anger in the 2016 presidential race has focused on supporters of Donald Trump. But there's also frustration and anxiety among liberals who support Bernie Sanders.