Law
Suspect In Etan Patz Case Was 'A Quiet Man'
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The SpaceX Dragon is berthed to the International Space Station. Astronauts entered the capsule to get supplies Saturday morning.
Astronauts Enter SpaceX Capsule
()Early Saturday, crew of the International Space Station slid open the hatch of its new addition, the SpaceX capsule named Dragon, which made history with its arrival Friday.
Chicago Ward Gives Budgetary Power To The People
In the 49th Ward, the purse strings are controlled by the residents, not the alderman.
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NPR tracks significant events and developments in the Obama administration.
Delayed At The Airport? They're Working On It()
The FAA is hoping to make some delays a thing of the past. It's developing what it calls "NextGen" technology to modernize the air traffic control system, transforming it from radar to GPS-based technology.
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Lawyer: Accused Child Killer Is Mentally Ill()
May 25, 2012 On the same day that a suspect is arraigned for the 1979 death of a 6-year-old boy, the lawyer for the accused says he's mentally ill and suffers from hallucinations.
The Impact of War
Putting The Post-Deployment Family Back Together()
May 25, 2012 MPRWhen a parent returns from deployment, fitting back into the family can be struggle. National Guardsman Kevin Ross says, after coming home from Iraq, he talked to his three kids like they were soldiers. But with the help of a new study, he's learned to change his approach — and it's made a big difference.
The Salt
The Beverages That Beguile Us, Through A Whole New Lens()
May 25, 2012 Phoenix-based artist William "Bill" LeGoullon reveals our favorite Memorial Day beverages in detail under the microscope. We guarantee you'll never look at beer, wine and soda the same way again.
'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
It's All Politics, May 24, 2012()
May 25, 2012 This week, Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker criticizing the president's tactics on Bain Capital, the Tea Party's goals in next week's Texas Senate primary, and general dysfunction in D.C. In other words, it's the Booker "Tea" Washington edition of the podcast.
It's All Politics
Friday Night Fight In Wisconsin: First Debate Before Looming Recall()
May 25, 2012 The divisive battle to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker moves into its final phase Friday with the first televised debate between Walker and Democrat Tom Barrett. Some predict as much as $80 million will be spent on the race, as Walker tries to avoid becoming the third U.S. governor ever recalled by voters.
