Multimedia
Residents, Church Vie For History-Rich Russian Isles
()Russia's Solovetsky Islands, less than 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, have become a popular tourist destination. Originally an outpost of the Orthodox Church, they later became home to a brutal prison. Now, islanders and church officials are battling for control.
Radio Pictures
Healing Honey And The New Queen Bee(keepers)()
July 19, 2010 From urban rooftops to suburban ranches, apiaries are hip. As the ranks of backyard beekeepers grow, they're reporting some mysterious and sometimes disturbing behaviors, including the disappearance of whole hives. And what about the honey? Is it really good medicine, or just a sweet treat?
Million-Dollar Donors
The SuperPAC Superdonors()
May 22, 2012 More than two dozen people or groups have donated at least $1 million each to the new superPACs, which can raise unlimited funds to help a candidate — although without technically coordinating with that campaign. Here are those giving the most money, according to the Federal Election Commission.
House & Senate Races
Tale Of The Tape: Ex-Governors Duke It Out In Va. ()
May 17, 2012 One of the highest-profile political matchups of the season is playing out in Virginia, where former governors with powerful friends and big-money backing are battling for an open U.S. Senate seat. The dead-heat matchup pits Democrat Tim Kaine, 54, against Republican George Allen, 60.
Business
Facebook's Growth And Reach At A Glance()
May 15, 2012 In just a few years, Facebook has grown from an idea hatched at Harvard to a worldwide social media phenomenon potentially valued at about $100 billion. Review key moments on Facebook's road to growth, see where it's most popular, and compare how much the shares held by Mark Zuckerberg and other Facebook executives could be worth once the company goes public.
It's All Politics
That New Friend You Made On Facebook? He Might Be Named Mitt Or Barack()
May 3, 2012 So far this campaign, President Obama has spent six times as much on online ads as on TV. Republicans, meanwhile, have unveiled a key to their online strategy: a new Facebook app.
Music Videos
Alialujah Choir: Bowler Hats And Harmonies
This Portland trio lives by two rules: Have fun and harmonize. Watch it back that up for OPBmusic.
David Bromberg: In The Studio, A New Lease On Life
The folksinger and guitarist recently returned to music, reinvigorated after a 17-year respite.
Yann Tiersen: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiersen's rich, liltingly eccentric pop music is constructed from lots of sweet, intricate pieces.
Arborea: Tiny Desk Concert
Rooted in acoustic traditions, the music of Arborea stands out for its calm beauty and rough edges.
Chuck Brown: Tiny Desk Concert
The Godfather of Go-Go died Wednesday. In 2010, he brought his full band to the NPR Music office.
