NPR Feeds

Creepers, Golliwog, Spalding

Studio 360 - January 18, 2038 - 11:14pm
Kurt Andersen talks to novelist Anne Rice about the mystery and allure of monsters across movies, art, and literature.
Categories: NPR Feeds

Summer Movies: The Sweet, The Light And The Loud Trailer: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Trailer: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Trailer: 'The Hurt Locker' Trailer: 'Whatever Works' Trailer: 'Julie An

NPR Arts & Culture - May 27, 2014 - 12:00am

The summer-movie slate looks like a typically airheaded one, from Land of the Lost to the naughty new spoof Bruno. But fear not: We found a few dramas — even some foreign weepies — to help tide you over.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

NPR News - 1 hour 35 min ago

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

NPR Politics - 1 hour 35 min ago

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

The Love That Dared Not Speak Its Name, Of A Beetle For A Beer Bottle

NPR Health&Science - 1 hour 39 min ago

What's that beetle doing to that beer bottle? The beetle dropped down from the sky, grabbed the bottle's bottom, keeps hugging and hugging it, even when being attacked by ants, and it won't — refuses to — let go. It can't be the beer it's after. The beer is at the other end. What's going on?

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

It's Beach Time... In Alaska, Where Heat Wave Breaks Records

NPR News - 1 hour 55 min ago

Some small communities hit 96 degrees, punctuating the strongest heat wave since 1969.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

Exhibit Explores US History of 'Rights' Versus 'Privileges'

NPR News - 2 hours 45 sec ago

The National Archives' upcoming exhibit, 'The Record of Rights,' is about the human rights struggles faced by women, African-Americans, and immigrants in the U.S. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with one of the exhibit's curators about some of the more unique items on display.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

To Arm, Or Not To Arm The Syrian Rebels?

NPR News - 2 hours 45 sec ago

The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

To Arm, Or Not To Arm The Syrian Rebels?

NPR Politics - 2 hours 45 sec ago

The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

NPR Arts & Culture - 2 hours 32 min ago

The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

NPR News - 2 hours 32 min ago

The martini has been called "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

It's The Final ScuttleButton Puzzle ... For Now

NPR Politics - 2 hours 57 min ago

Sadly, this week's ScuttleButton is the last time it will appear on the NPR Web site. Contact Ken Rudin at kenpr13@gmail.com to learn about the future of Political Junkie and the button puzzle.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

AMA Says It's Time To Call Obesity A Disease

NPR News - 3 hours 2 min ago

The American Medical Association still has a considerable bully pulpit. And the group's vote Tuesday could give more oomph to efforts to have obesity interventions paid for by insurers and to get the public focused on the problem.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

The 25 Movies To Which 'World War Z' Is A Sequel, Probably

NPR Arts & Culture - 3 hours 57 min ago

How did we get all the way to World War Z?

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

IRS Staffer: 'What I Did Was Not Targeting'

NPR News - 4 hours 26 min ago

More interview transcripts from the IRS investigation are released, but there's still no evidence of a direct connection to the White House.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

IRS Staffer: 'What I Did Was Not Targeting'

NPR Politics - 4 hours 26 min ago

More interview transcripts from the IRS investigation are released, but there's still no evidence of a direct connection to the White House.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

In Germany, Obama Urges World To Fight For 'Peace With Justice'

NPR News - 4 hours 53 min ago

Obama also defended his administration's surveillance programs, saying they've struck the right balance between security and privacy.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

In Brazil, Protests Continue As Some Cities Cut Bus Fares

NPR News - 5 hours 16 min ago

As the demonstrations swamped São Paolo, the government tried appease the them by in some cities lowering the bus fare that sparked the unrest.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

Bait And Twitch: Vice Magazine, Suicide Glamour, And Not Staying Quiet

NPR Arts & Culture - 5 hours 17 min ago

What do you do with something that seems designed only to offend? Ignore it, or say something?

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds

Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts

NPR Arts & Culture - 6 hours 4 min ago

Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Categories: NPR Feeds