Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1090&ft=1&f=1090 NPR's daily top stories that you can't miss. Exceptional, moving, offbeat, or just plain funny. Subscribe to the Story of the Day podcast. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1090&ft=1&f=1090 Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too The IRS has admitted it flagged tax-exemption requests from groups with "Tea Party" or "Patriot" in their names starting in 2010. But some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays during the same period. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185206908/nonconservative-groups-say-irs-scrutinized-them-too?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185206908/nonconservative-groups-say-irs-scrutinized-them-too?ft=1&f=1090 The IRS has admitted it flagged tax-exemption requests from groups with "Tea Party" or "Patriot" in their names starting in 2010. But some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays during the same period.

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]]> Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185103746/alzheimers-cases-rise-but-hope-remains?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185103746/alzheimers-cases-rise-but-hope-remains?ft=1&f=1090 More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.

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]]> Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren't Prices? Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/17/184502784/why-is-there-an-ammunition-shortage-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/17/184502784/why-is-there-an-ammunition-shortage-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=1090 Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened.

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]]> Why Is Psychiatry's New Manual So Much Like The Old One? Unlike cardiology and most other fields of medicine, psychiatry still hasn't developed discrete, biological tests for diagnosing illnesses of the mind. That's because the brain "hasn't yielded its secrets yet," one psychiatrist says. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/16/184454931/why-is-psychiatrys-new-manual-so-much-like-the-old-one?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/16/184454931/why-is-psychiatrys-new-manual-so-much-like-the-old-one?ft=1&f=1090 Unlike cardiology and most other fields of medicine, psychiatry still hasn't developed discrete, biological tests for diagnosing illnesses of the mind. That's because the brain "hasn't yielded its secrets yet," one psychiatrist says.

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]]> Stay-At-Home Dads, Breadwinner Moms And Making It All Work For decades, the role of breadwinner was reserved for men, but today, more than a quarter of American working women earn more than their spouses. That means more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids. Wed, 15 May 2013 05:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/180300236/stay-at-home-dads-breadwinner-moms-and-making-it-all-work?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/180300236/stay-at-home-dads-breadwinner-moms-and-making-it-all-work?ft=1&f=1090 For decades, the role of breadwinner was reserved for men, but today, more than a quarter of American working women earn more than their spouses. That means more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids.

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]]> Michigan Apple Orchards Blossom After A Devastating Year The apple trees are heading for full blossom in Michigan after a disastrous 2012 crop, when only 15 percent of the apples survived. But this year's harvest is expected to rebound. Tue, 14 May 2013 03:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/14/183646607/michigan-apple-orchards-blossom-after-a-devastating-year?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/14/183646607/michigan-apple-orchards-blossom-after-a-devastating-year?ft=1&f=1090 The apple trees are heading for full blossom in Michigan after a disastrous 2012 crop, when only 15 percent of the apples survived. But this year's harvest is expected to rebound.

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]]> An 'Entrepreneurial Seedling' Sprouts In Detroit Young entrepreneurs are revitalizing parts of the city, starting up businesses in what were once empty warehouses. They're creating buzz and enthusiasm. But in a city where the population is declining and the tax base is crumbling, there are doubts about how much impact their efforts will have. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/176659544/an-entrepreneurial-seedling-sprouts-in-detroit?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/176659544/an-entrepreneurial-seedling-sprouts-in-detroit?ft=1&f=1090 Young entrepreneurs are revitalizing parts of the city, starting up businesses in what were once empty warehouses. They're creating buzz and enthusiasm. But in a city where the population is declining and the tax base is crumbling, there are doubts about how much impact their efforts will have.

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]]> Bombing Suspect's Lawyer A Quiet Defender Of The Notorious Defense attorney Judy Clarke routinely faces an enraged public, top-notch prosecutors and difficult, often disturbed clients. Now, she is soon to face those things again with another high-profile client, alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Sun, 12 May 2013 05:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/12/183239033/attorney-for-notorious-clients-a-quiet-defender?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/12/183239033/attorney-for-notorious-clients-a-quiet-defender?ft=1&f=1090 Defense attorney Judy Clarke routinely faces an enraged public, top-notch prosecutors and difficult, often disturbed clients. Now, she is soon to face those things again with another high-profile client, alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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]]> In Guantanamo, Have We Created Something We Can't Close? The crisis at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp keeps growing in size and intensity. According to the military's own count, 100 of the 166 men held in the prison there are now on hunger strike. The strike has brought renewed attention to the issue of closing the prison, but some wonder if that's even possible. Sat, 11 May 2013 18:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/183180798/in-guantanamo-have-we-created-something-we-cant-close?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/183180798/in-guantanamo-have-we-created-something-we-cant-close?ft=1&f=1090 The crisis at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp keeps growing in size and intensity. According to the military's own count, 100 of the 166 men held in the prison there are now on hunger strike. The strike has brought renewed attention to the issue of closing the prison, but some wonder if that's even possible.

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]]> Teenage Diaries Revisited: Mother And Son Listen To The Past In 1996, after 12 years living in the foster care system, Melissa Rodriguez recorded a diary about getting pregnant and becoming a mother. Now, her son Issaiah is a teenager, and she shares her teenage diary with him and reveals things about her past that she's never mentioned. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/177644168/teenage-diaries-revisited-mother-and-son-listen-to-the-past?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/177644168/teenage-diaries-revisited-mother-and-son-listen-to-the-past?ft=1&f=1090 In 1996, after 12 years living in the foster care system, Melissa Rodriguez recorded a diary about getting pregnant and becoming a mother. Now, her son Issaiah is a teenager, and she shares her teenage diary with him and reveals things about her past that she's never mentioned.

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]]> In Newsrooms, Some Immigration Terms Are Going Out Of Style In April, the Associated Press decided the word "illegal" should only be used to describe actions, not people. It's one of several major news outlets that have been reconsidering how to refer to people who are in this country illegally. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182637402/some-immigration-terms-are-going-out-of-newsroom-style?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182637402/some-immigration-terms-are-going-out-of-newsroom-style?ft=1&f=1090 In April, the Associated Press decided the word "illegal" should only be used to describe actions, not people. It's one of several major news outlets that have been reconsidering how to refer to people who are in this country illegally.

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]]> Why Bill Gates Thinks Ending Polio Is Worth It The Microsoft founder and philanthropist is putting his money and time where his passion is: eradicating polio. Gates talks with NPR's Robert Siegel about why it makes sense to spend an estimated $5.5 billion to wipe out the disease once and for all. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/08/182223233/why-bill-gates-thinks-ending-polio-is-worth-it?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/08/182223233/why-bill-gates-thinks-ending-polio-is-worth-it?ft=1&f=1090 The Microsoft founder and philanthropist is putting his money and time where his passion is: eradicating polio. Gates talks with NPR's Robert Siegel about why it makes sense to spend an estimated $5.5 billion to wipe out the disease once and for all.

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]]> Bee Deaths May Have Reached A Crisis Point For Crops The number of honeybees has now dwindled to the point where there may not be enough to pollinate some major U.S. crops, including almonds, blueberries and apples. And this year brought farmers closer than ever to a true pollination crisis. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/07/181990532/bee-deaths-may-have-reached-a-crisis-point-for-crops?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/07/181990532/bee-deaths-may-have-reached-a-crisis-point-for-crops?ft=1&f=1090 The number of honeybees has now dwindled to the point where there may not be enough to pollinate some major U.S. crops, including almonds, blueberries and apples. And this year brought farmers closer than ever to a true pollination crisis.

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]]> Chicago's Famed Field Museum Struggles To Dig Out Of A Hole The museum, already hard-hit by the economic crash, didn't meet projected fundraising and attendance numbers, and now must make up a $5 million budget deficit. The shortfall forced it to sell some items in its renowned collection. Mon, 06 May 2013 03:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/180855132/cash-crunch-prompts-controversial-sales-at-chicagos-field-museum?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/180855132/cash-crunch-prompts-controversial-sales-at-chicagos-field-museum?ft=1&f=1090 The museum, already hard-hit by the economic crash, didn't meet projected fundraising and attendance numbers, and now must make up a $5 million budget deficit. The shortfall forced it to sell some items in its renowned collection.

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]]> A Splash Of 'Urban Ocean' On A Southern California Cruise Instead of traveling alongside picturesque beaches, this boat takes passengers on a tour of the nation's busiest shipping terminal. The sightseeing includes sea lions and trash, juxtaposing Long Beach's commercial might with a fragile ecosystem. Sun, 05 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/181276540/on-southern-california-cruise-a-splash-of-urban-ocean?ft=1&f=1090 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/181276540/on-southern-california-cruise-a-splash-of-urban-ocean?ft=1&f=1090 Instead of traveling alongside picturesque beaches, this boat takes passengers on a tour of the nation's busiest shipping terminal. The sightseeing includes sea lions and trash, juxtaposing Long Beach's commercial might with a fragile ecosystem.

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