Inauguration 2013
Obama 'Suits Up' For Inauguration Day
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Around the Nation
Gun Background Checks Need Fixes, Experts Say
January 21, 2013 One of President Obama's gun control proposals appears to have widespread support — universal background checks for gun purchases. Some experts on mental health and gun violence find problems with the current laws, and they say the system doesn't do a very good job of predicting and preventing gun crime.
Arts & Life
Aretha Franklin Was Already Famous, But Her Hat-Maker Wasn't
January 21, 2013 When Detroit milliner Luke Song made Aretha Franklin's now-iconic 2009 inaugural hat — you know, the one with the big bow? — he had no idea he'd be making thousands more.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Environment
Former Anti-GMO Activist Says Science Changed His Mind
January 20, 2013 For years, British environmental activist Mark Lynas vandalized genetically modified food crops. Then, he had a change of heart. He went in front of the world to reverse his position, telling the anti-GMO lobby to "get out of the way and let the rest of us get on with feeding the world sustainably."
Around the Nation
Dependent On Arms Plant, N.Y. Town Braces For Gun Laws' Impact
January 20, 2013 WRVOGenerations of family members have worked at the Remington Arms factory in Ilion, but new state gun legislation has many worried they'll lose their livelihood. "Everybody around this area, if it wasn't for Remington Arms, would be in trouble," a local restaurant owner says.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Shots - Health News
It's Legal For Some Insurers To Discriminate Based On Genes
January 17, 2013 A 2008 federal law is supposed to protect people from having their genes used against them. But it only applies to health insurance — not, for example, long-term-care insurance. That's exactly the type of insurance people might seek after learning they're genetically predisposed to some medical problem down the road.
Crisis In The Housing Market
Homebuilding Is Booming, But Skilled Workers Are Scarce
January 17, 2013 More than 2 million construction jobs disappeared during the economic downturn. But now that there are indications the sector is rebounding, the industry is actually experiencing a labor shortage in many parts of the country.
All Tech Considered
Bump On The Road For Driverless Cars Isn't Technology, It's You
January 17, 2013 New technology is getting us closer and closer to the point where cars will drive themselves. Automakers are testing and refining systems that will make this happen. But our love for control may keep us from riding in these cars anytime soon.
