Can Comedy Break Stereotypes?
Iranian-American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani describes a comic's role in challenging stereotypes — especially when it comes to Middle Eastern Muslims in America.
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What's The Line Between Stereotyping, Celebrating Culture?
Playwright and performer Sarah Jones has a chameleon-like ability to change personas. Through these personas, she explores the fine line between stereotyping and celebrating different ethnic groups.
What Does Everyday Courage Look Like?
Margaret Heffernan talks about the danger of "willful blindness" and praises ordinary people who are willing to speak up.
Tim Tebow Will Reportedly Return To NFL With Philadelphia Eagles
It would be the former Heisman winner's fourth NFL team. The New York Jets released Tebow in the spring of 2013; later that same year, he was cut by the New England Patriots.
Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Martin O'Malley
The Democrat and former governor of Maryland spoke to NPR about Hillary Clinton, Republican economic theory and the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Ethiopia's Desisa Wins Boston Marathon; Kenya's Rotich First Among Women
Yemane Adhane Tsegay, also of Ethiopia, finished second in the men's elite division; Kenyan Wilson Chebet finished third. Dathan Ritzenhein, who came seventh, was the highest-placed American.
Japan, U.S. 'Close' To Major Deal
A 12-country trade agreement hinges on negotiations between Japan and the United States.
FBI Arrests 6 People In 2 States In Terrorism Investigation
The men, originally from the Twin Cities area, are charged with giving support to ISIS, the group that calls itself the Islamic State, with plans to travel to Syria to fight for the group.
Family Of Unaccounted For USS Oklahoma Sailor Wouldn't 'Let Him Go'
Edwin Hopkins was on the USS Oklahoma when it was attacked in Pearl Harbor, and was one of hundreds buried as an unknown. His family is grateful for the decision to try to ID some of the remains.
Falling Through The Cracks: Young Lives Adrift In New Orleans
Among U.S. cities, New Orleans has the third-highest rate of young people who are neither in school nor working. Craig Adams Jr. is trying not to be one of them.