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Dozens Injured In Connecticut Train Derailment

Fri, 2013-05-17 19:25
Authorities say one train derailed, colliding with a second train near Fairfield.

Experts Agree: 'Psychiatry's Bible' Is No Bible

Fri, 2013-05-17 17:07
The new version of the DSM, the manual of psychiatric diagnoses, is already sparking criticism. But psychiatrists say it helps make sure they're all on the same page.

Boston Bombings Prompt Fresh Look At Unsolved Murders

Fri, 2013-05-17 17:02
Authorities are revisiting a triple murder in the Boston suburb of Waltham. One of the victims may have been a friend of bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Tsarnaev would sometimes spar at the same mixed martial arts gym where the victim worked as an instructor.

Michigan LGBT Youth Center Does Outreach With A Dance 'Hook'

Fri, 2013-05-17 17:00
The Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park, Mich., is making an effort to meet its clients where they are — on the dance floor, specifically with the dance form known as "vogue." From there, the center can connect them with counseling, health services, tutoring and clean clothes.

Obama U: What Graduation Speeches Say About The President

Fri, 2013-05-17 16:56
President Obama's commencement speeches often seem more about the big-picture state of the union than do his State of the Union addresses, which read like to-do lists. And his assessment of where the country stands and where it's going has changed over the past four years.

Obama U: What Graduation Speeches Say About The President

Fri, 2013-05-17 16:56
President Obama's commencement speeches often seem more about the big-picture state of the union than do his State of the Union addresses, which read like to-do lists. And his assessment of where the country stands and where it's going has changed over the past four years.

A Field Guide To Democratic Responses To Scandals

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:36
A long week of scandal has been tough on more than just the White House. President Obama's allies are struggling with how to respond to their first taste of really bad news within the administration.

Illinois Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill To Governor

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:17
Gov. Pat Quinn has not said whether he will sign the bill after the state Senate approved the measure, which includes tough guidelines for who is eligible.

After Deadly Chemical Plant Disasters, There's Little Action

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:10
Proposals for chemical plants to use "inherently safer" design practices have been blocked by industry executives and their allies in Congress, despite deadly accidents and the risk of a potential terrorist attack that could harm an entire community or city.

After Deadly Chemical Plant Disasters, There's Little Action

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:10
Proposals for chemical plants to use "inherently safer" design practices have been blocked by industry executives and their allies in Congress, despite deadly accidents and the risk of a potential terrorist attack that could harm an entire community or city.

Outgoing Acting IRS Director Grilled By House Lawmakers

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:00
The House Ways and Means Committee became the first oversight panel in Congress to weigh in on the IRS tax-exempt group controversy on Friday morning.

New Pro Women's Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes

Fri, 2013-05-17 15:00
The Portland Thorns women's soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That's a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women's pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer federations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada help fund it. NPR's Tom Goldman examines how the Thorns and the NWSL have done so far.

Conservative Advice To GOP: Don't Legislate, Focus On Scandals

Fri, 2013-05-17 14:58
The political arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation wants GOP leaders to set aside legislation like the farm bill that might turn attention away from questions about the IRS and Benghazi.

Aw-Inspiring Video: Sea Lion Worries When Little Girl Falls

Fri, 2013-05-17 14:01
On one side of the glass: A little girl running in circles. On the other side: A sea lion swimming in circles. When the little miss tripped, the sea lion came to a quick stop. It's a feel-good moment.

Doctors Confirm Black Lung In Victims Of Mine Blast

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:47
A study of mine blast victims finds further evidence that there's a resurgence of black lung among coal miners. The relatively young ages of some of the miners and their limited tenure underground suggests significant exposure to coal dust.

Washington Green? State Creates Logo For Legal Pot

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:30
When it becomes legal to sell marijuana in the state, packages will have to be labeled. The logo is a marijuana leaf centered over an outline of the state. Will T-shirts and bumper stickers follow?

Nearly Half The Country Doesn't Know Health Law Exists

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:00
A new poll finds 42 percent of Americans aren't sure that the Affordable Care Act is actually a law. Guest Host Celeste Headlee discusses this and other health care-related issues with Mary Agnes Carey, senior correspondent at Kaiser Health News, and NPR's Senior Washington Editor, Ron Elving.

Could The President's Week Get Any Worse?

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:00
From scandals involving the IRS, to spirited Benghazi hearings, it's been a tough week for the Obama administration. But will this bad week really have further political fallout? Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with the barbershop guys.

How Best To Encourage Black 'Teenpreneurs'

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:00
African-American entrepreneurs from all over the country have gathered in Ohio this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Mike Green of the America21 Project about how to help black youth become more competitive in business. We also hear from teen entrepreneur Amber Liggett who started her own business, 'Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons.'

Millennials Choosing Buses And Bikes Over Buicks

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:00
Millennials are now driving less, waiting longer to get licensed, and turning more to public transportation and car-sharing. So is America's so-called driving boom over? Guest host Celeste Headlee asks Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com.