News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:48:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 Flooding Brings San Antonio To Standstill, Kills One In one neighborhood, 54 were people rescued. They described a water level that "swallowed up trucks and was chin-high." Sat, 25 May 2013 16:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186614078/flooding-brings-san-antonio-to-standstill-kills-one?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186614078/flooding-brings-san-antonio-to-standstill-kills-one?ft=1&f=1001 In one neighborhood, 54 were people rescued. They described a water level that "swallowed up trucks and was chin-high."

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]]> 'We'll Keep Running': Thousands Complete Final Mile Of Boston Marathon On a cold and rainy day in Boston thousands gathered to finish what two bombs stole from them. A one-mile run traced the home-stretch of the Boston Marathon, giving spectators, runners and victims a chance at closure. Sat, 25 May 2013 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186606037/well-keep-running-thousands-complete-final-mile-of-boston-marathon?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186606037/well-keep-running-thousands-complete-final-mile-of-boston-marathon?ft=1&f=1001 On a cold and rainy day in Boston thousands gathered to finish what two bombs stole from them. A one-mile run traced the home-stretch of the Boston Marathon, giving spectators, runners and victims a chance at closure.

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]]> Stunned By Military Sex Scandals, Advocates Demand Changes As the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, outrage has been building on Capitol Hill and beyond over the military's failure to repair a system that has placed service members in more danger of sexual assault than of battlefield injury. Sat, 25 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186335999/stunned-by-military-sex-scandals-advocates-demand-changes?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186335999/stunned-by-military-sex-scandals-advocates-demand-changes?ft=1&f=1001 As the nation prepares to mark Memorial Day, outrage has been building on Capitol Hill and beyond over the military's failure to repair a system that has placed service members in more danger of sexual assault than of battlefield injury.

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]]> Job Searching While Black: What's Behind The Unemployment Gap? Income and wealth inequality is just about as American as baseball and apple pie. And although the economy has improved in the last few years, the unemployment rate for black Americans is about double that for whites. Sat, 25 May 2013 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/25/186609052/for-black-americans-finding-work-an-uphill-battle?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/25/186609052/for-black-americans-finding-work-an-uphill-battle?ft=1&f=1001 Income and wealth inequality is just about as American as baseball and apple pie. And although the economy has improved in the last few years, the unemployment rate for black Americans is about double that for whites.

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]]> Obama Forgets To Salute; Sparks Debate On Presidential Tradition The presidential salute actually breaks with military decorum and was started by Ronald Reagan in 1981. Sat, 25 May 2013 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186595429/obama-forgets-to-salute-sparks-debate-on-presidential-tradition?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186595429/obama-forgets-to-salute-sparks-debate-on-presidential-tradition?ft=1&f=1001 The presidential salute actually breaks with military decorum and was started by Ronald Reagan in 1981.

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]]> Meet London's Master Architects In Jell-0 London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/25/186472575/meet-londons-master-architects-in-jell-0?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/25/186472575/meet-londons-master-architects-in-jell-0?ft=1&f=1001 London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food.

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]]> Missouri Train Collision Injures 7, Collapses Overpass Authorities said a Union Pacific train t-boned a Burlington Northern train. After a diesel fuel leak, one of the engines caught fire but firefighters were able to extinguish it. Sat, 25 May 2013 11:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186587243/missouri-train-collision-injures-7-collapses-overpass?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186587243/missouri-train-collision-injures-7-collapses-overpass?ft=1&f=1001 Authorities said a Union Pacific train t-boned a Burlington Northern train. After a diesel fuel leak, one of the engines caught fire but firefighters were able to extinguish it.

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]]> One Hit Wonder? Another Anibal Sanchez No-Hit Bid Spoiled The Tigers' Sanchez has been here before. This is the fourth one-hitter of his career. It was also the third time the Twins' Joe Mauer broke a no-hitter in the 9th inning. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186575441/one-hit-wonder-another-anibal-sanchez-no-hit-bid-spoiled?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186575441/one-hit-wonder-another-anibal-sanchez-no-hit-bid-spoiled?ft=1&f=1001 The Tigers' Sanchez has been here before. This is the fourth one-hitter of his career. It was also the third time the Twins' Joe Mauer broke a no-hitter in the 9th inning.

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]]> 'We Need Help Bad': 911 Calls Reveal Chaos In Tornado's Wake The calls are harrowing and they offer a glimmer of the chaos and emotion that followed the storm. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186573596/we-need-help-bad-911-calls-reveal-chaos-in-tornados-wake?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186573596/we-need-help-bad-911-calls-reveal-chaos-in-tornados-wake?ft=1&f=1001 The calls are harrowing and they offer a glimmer of the chaos and emotion that followed the storm.

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]]> 'Las Caras Lindas': To Be Black And Puerto Rican In 2013 The complex identities navigated by black Puerto Ricans play out in the music of hip-hop artist Tego Calderón and one of his inspirations, Ismael Rivera. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/25/186450606/las-caras-lindas-to-be-black-and-puerto-rican-in-2013?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/25/186450606/las-caras-lindas-to-be-black-and-puerto-rican-in-2013?ft=1&f=1001 The complex identities navigated by black Puerto Ricans play out in the music of hip-hop artist Tego Calderón and one of his inspirations, Ismael Rivera.

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]]> 'Please, No More Clothes': Relief Groups Ask For Cash As residents of Moore work toward recovery after Monday's deadly tornado, supplies are pouring in from across the country. Volunteers and relief organizations are sifting through everything from diapers to food and teddy bears. But the groups say what's really needed is the flexibility of money. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186536789/please-no-more-clothes-okla-asks-for-monetary-donations?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186536789/please-no-more-clothes-okla-asks-for-monetary-donations?ft=1&f=1001 As residents of Moore work toward recovery after Monday's deadly tornado, supplies are pouring in from across the country. Volunteers and relief organizations are sifting through everything from diapers to food and teddy bears. But the groups say what's really needed is the flexibility of money.

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]]> War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186540645/war-of-words-france-debates-teaching-courses-in-english?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186540645/war-of-words-france-debates-teaching-courses-in-english?ft=1&f=1001 The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that allows French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language.

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]]> Gnomes Crash Distinguished Garden Show In England The contentious little creatures were allowed in the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in its 100-year history. Their presence has been hotly debated, but celebrity-decorated gnomes will be sold for a cause. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186549986/gnomes-crash-distinguished-garden-show-in-england?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/25/186549986/gnomes-crash-distinguished-garden-show-in-england?ft=1&f=1001 The contentious little creatures were allowed in the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in its 100-year history. Their presence has been hotly debated, but celebrity-decorated gnomes will be sold for a cause.

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]]> Obama Keeps Distance From Torture Debate, At Least For Now President Obama banned enhanced interrogation techniques, but he's largely avoided discussing whether the tactic ever produced valuable information. He might not be able to avoid it forever: The CIA is preparing an official response to a report that concluded the techniques were worthless. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186559896/obama-keeps-distance-from-torture-debate-at-least-for-now?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186559896/obama-keeps-distance-from-torture-debate-at-least-for-now?ft=1&f=1001 President Obama banned enhanced interrogation techniques, but he's largely avoided discussing whether the tactic ever produced valuable information. He might not be able to avoid it forever: The CIA is preparing an official response to a report that concluded the techniques were worthless.

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]]> In India, More Women Are Playing Matchmaker For Themselves With rising economic power, a new generation of Indian women is giving matchmaking a modern twist. While most Indian marriages are still arranged, single women are increasingly making their own choices, meeting potential mates via marriage-focused websites and companies that organize group outings. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/25/186448949/In-India-More-Women-Are-Playing-Matchmaker-For-Themselves?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/25/186448949/In-India-More-Women-Are-Playing-Matchmaker-For-Themselves?ft=1&f=1001 With rising economic power, a new generation of Indian women is giving matchmaking a modern twist. While most Indian marriages are still arranged, single women are increasingly making their own choices, meeting potential mates via marriage-focused websites and companies that organize group outings.

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