Around the Nation
Goodbye Casual Fridays, Hello Formal Fridays
0:29
archive
Friday, January 04, 2013
Author Interviews
The 'Life And Liberation' Of A Black Female Metal Fan
January 4, 2013 Writer Laina Dawes has loved heavy metal ever since she got her first Kiss album at age 8. But the metal community hasn't always loved her back, as she explains in her book What Are You Doing Here?
Europe
Old Greek Blasphemy Laws Stir Up Modern Drama
January 4, 2013 The laws date to the 1850s, but have rarely been invoked. However, two recent cases have put the law in the spotlight, and critics say the measure is being abused.
Shots - Health News
Bargain Over Fiscal Cliff Brings Changes To Health Care
January 4, 2013 Health care has been a major focus in recent budget battles. New legislation provides a temporary fix in payments for doctors, but it will be paid for by a decade of cuts to hospitals. And a program for long-term-care insurance won't ever get off the ground.
It's All Politics
Outspoken Alan Grayson Gets Another Chance In Congress
January 4, 2013 The Florida Democrat known for his biting comments targeting Republicans was among the House freshmen sworn in this week. He started serving in Congress four years ago but lost a bid for re-election. Now he's back and shows no signs of softening his tone.
Science
From Canada To Latin America, The Christmas Bird Count Is On
January 4, 2013 Since 1900, citizen scientists across the Americas have braved bad weather and lack of sleep to participate in the yearly count — essentially, a bird-watching marathon. In the process, these birds have created the world's longest-running database in ornithology and given scientists a great tool for assessing the health of bird populations.
Energy
Drilling For Facts Under The 'Promised Land' Fiction
January 4, 2013 In the film, opening in theaters across the country Friday, Matt Damon's character pitches natural gas drilling to a rural community. Even with a number of inaccuracies, the film explores real-life issues confronting towns that are promised wealth but have to weigh potential environmental impacts of drilling.
StoryCorps
A Single Mom's Toughness Pays Off
January 4, 2013 For years after his father died, Reginald Mason's mother struggled to maintain a sense of normalcy for him — despite her financial troubles. "She made me and shaped me as a man," Mason says.
Energy
Budget Deal Provides Tax Breaks For Green Energy
January 4, 2013 Whether you're a homeowner who bought an energy-saving refrigerator last year or a company hoping to build a wind farm, the tax package Congress just approved may give you a reason to cheer.
