Weekend Edition Sunday
Cocktails: A Liquid Year In Review
Let's talk about drinking. The concoctions and consumption. What happened in the world of cocktails this past year, and how are Americans' drinking habits changing?
Forgotten Food Writer Explored Early Kitchens
The book Hometown Appetites tells the story of Clementine Paddleford, an anthropologist who traveled the country to chronicle how America ate in the early to mid 20th century.
Obama's Name Is My Name, Too
During the presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama wasn't the only person hearing jokes about his name. The privilege and curse of sharing a famous name.
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Obama's Halcyon Hawaiian Holiday
President-elect Barack Obama is spending Christmas in Hawaii with his family. Our vlogger takes to the streets — uh, sands to prowl the buzz over the state's native son.
Holiday Style On A Budget
The economy is bleak, but fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi says your style shouldn't be. Host Liane Hansen talks to Mizrahi about how to have great holiday style on a budget.
Yankees' Spending Spree Defies Laws Of Economics
The New York Yankees have spent well over $400 million to sign three players. It seems inexplicable during this period of economic austerity, but there is an explanation to the seeming excess.
Health Care Next Year: Dare We Hope?
Some 46 million Americans have no health insurance. Another 25 million have insurance — but in the case of serious illness or injury, they still would be exposed to financial catastrophe. President-elect Barack Obama has promised to make health care one of his top priorities, but what are the chances of his success?
Will Low Mortgage Rates Make A Difference?
On Dec. 16, the Fed dropped its benchmark interest rate to almost zero. What does the resulting dip in mortgage rates mean for individual consumers and the economy as a whole?
Strikes Leave Arab Nations Pointing At Each Other
While the Arab world is virtually united in its condemnation of the Israeli military strikes on the Gaza Strip, divisions are starting to sharpen just beneath the surface.
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Israel Continues Airstrikes In Gaza
Heavy Israeli airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip continued through the night and into Sunday. The death toll is rising, and Gaza hospital officials say they are overwhelmed. Palestinians say more than 270 people have been killed so far in what aid groups are calling the highest two-day death toll in the conflict since the 1967 war.
Online Comic 'Penny Arcade' Breaks Digital Ground
Comic strips are enjoying rising popularity online. One favorite is called Penny Arcade, which has turned its creators into underdog heroes online.
Impact Of War: Your Comments
We've received a wide range of comments about our Impact of War series by e-mail and on our Weekend Soapbox blog.
Helping Veterans Return
Servicemen and women who come home for good from Iraq and Afghanistan face many challenges, among them, finding a job. That's difficult for everyone these days, not just those returning from military service.
Going To Inauguration? Tell Us!
If you or someone you know has managed to snag one of those 250,000 golden tickets to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, we want to hear from you. Join the multimedia fun and tell us everything — how did you get tickets? Who's going with you? Who isn't? How are you getting to Washington, D.C?
Skiing High Season Hits Lows
Winter storms covered many parts of the nation with snow over the past week. For the ski industry, the more snow the merrier. Several resorts that have struggled through dry holiday seasons before have opened all of their trails. But fresh powder may not be enough to lure skiers to the slopes during this economic downslide.
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London Streets Flicker To Life For Holidays
London is a winter city. It comes into its own when the last leaf has fallen and the air turns cold as stone. Essayist Diane Roberts finds comfort in the 'fairy lights' that chase the darkness away.
Landing A Job In Obama's Administration
With a new presidential administration come new federal jobs — about 8,000 of them once Obama takes office. But here's the rub: More than 200,000 people have applied so far. What's the best strategy for standing out?
Witnesses, Families Remember Lockerbie Bombing
Twenty years ago Sunday, a terrorist bomb exploded on a Pan Am jumbo jet, scattering fiery wreckage on top of the quiet town of Lockerbie, Scotland. After two decades, the tragedy's impact is still being felt.
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737 Bursts Into Flames, All Survive
Investigators are at Denver International Airport this morning, combing through the charred remains of a 737 that slid off a runway into a ravine last night and burst into flames. Denver fire department officials said the entire right side of the plane was destroyed by a fire so intense that melted plastic from the overhead compartments dripped onto the seats. Amazingly, every one of the 107 passengers and five crew members survived. Guest host Alison Stewart talks to Denver International Airport communications director Jeff Green about the accident.
Memories Of The Longest Day For Winter Warmth
It gets dark so very early on the shortest day of the year. The optimist in you might consider that tomorrow will be a bit brighter, longer. But as winter officially begins, NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg makes a jump-cut to summer. In the spirit of hope, she takes us to Paris, where she spent last June 21 — the longest day of the year.
