News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:29 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001&ft=1&f=1001 yes Afghans With Disabilities Fight For The Right To Rights Afghanistan isn't an easy place for anyone to make a living. But for those with disabilities, it's a downright hostile environment. Support has mostly come from nonprofits, but activists are pressing the government to take action. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:29 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185194207/afghans-with-disabilities-fight-for-the-right-to-rights?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185194207/afghans-with-disabilities-fight-for-the-right-to-rights?ft=1&f=1001 Afghanistan isn't an easy place for anyone to make a living. But for those with disabilities, it's a downright hostile environment. Support has mostly come from nonprofits, but activists are pressing the government to take action. no Afghanistan isn't an easy place for anyone to make a living. But for those with disabilities, it's a downright hostile environment. Support has mostly come from nonprofits, but activists are pressing the government to take action.

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]]> 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 05:41:29 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185206908/nonconservative-groups-say-irs-scrutinized-them-too?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/185206908/nonconservative-groups-say-irs-scrutinized-them-too?ft=1&f=1001 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. no 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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]]> Russian Lawmakers: Don't Criticize Soviet Actions In WWII Don't mess with Soviet history, especially when it comes to World War II. That's the message coming from some hard-line Russian legislators who are angry with an opposition lawmaker who criticized Josef Stalin's World War II counterintelligence agency, SMERSH, and likened it to Adolf Hitler's Gestapo. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/19/181573908/russian-lawmakers-dont-criticize-soviet-actions-in-wwii?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/19/181573908/russian-lawmakers-dont-criticize-soviet-actions-in-wwii?ft=1&f=1001 Don't mess with Soviet history, especially when it comes to World War II. That's the message coming from some hard-line Russian legislators who are angry with an opposition lawmaker who criticized Josef Stalin's World War II counterintelligence agency, SMERSH, and likened it to Adolf Hitler's Gestapo. no Don't mess with Soviet history, especially when it comes to World War II. That's the message coming from some hard-line Russian legislators who are angry with an opposition lawmaker who criticized Josef Stalin's World War II counterintelligence agency, SMERSH, and likened it to Adolf Hitler's Gestapo.

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]]> Escape From An Eritrean Prison Thousands of prisoners are held in detention camps throughout Eritrea, according to Amnesty International. Here's the story of one man who made it out. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/19/184846121/escape-from-an-eritrean-prison?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/19/184846121/escape-from-an-eritrean-prison?ft=1&f=1001 Thousands of prisoners are held in detention camps throughout Eritrea, according to Amnesty International. Here's the story of one man who made it out. no Thousands of prisoners are held in detention camps throughout Eritrea, according to Amnesty International. Here's the story of one man who made it out.

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]]> Tesla Rides High, But Faces Formidable Foe: Car Dealers The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year. But the company's business model is under attack by a formidable foe: the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184882045/tesla-rides-high-but-faces-formidable-foe-car-dealers?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184882045/tesla-rides-high-but-faces-formidable-foe-car-dealers?ft=1&f=1001 The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year. But the company's business model is under attack by a formidable foe: the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington. no The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year. But the company's business model is under attack by a formidable foe: the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington.

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]]> Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history. Sat, 18 May 2013 19:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185140093/oxbow-wins-preakness-derby-winner-orb-finishes-fourth?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185140093/oxbow-wins-preakness-derby-winner-orb-finishes-fourth?ft=1&f=1001 Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history. no Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history.

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]]> Prominent Pakistani Politician Shot, Killed On Re-Election Eve The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's <em>Dawn</em> newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185116495/prominent-pakistani-politician-shot-killed-on-re-election-eve?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185116495/prominent-pakistani-politician-shot-killed-on-re-election-eve?ft=1&f=1001 The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's <em>Dawn</em> newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery. no The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party. Police told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that she was killed during an armed robbery.

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]]> Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/18/181574121/spaniards-song-brings-youtube-fame-and-maybe-a-job?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/18/181574121/spaniards-song-brings-youtube-fame-and-maybe-a-job?ft=1&f=1001 Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off. no Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off.

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]]> Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal' The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper. Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185094064/bashar-assad-a-political-solution-in-syria-is-unreal?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185094064/bashar-assad-a-political-solution-in-syria-is-unreal?ft=1&f=1001 The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper. no The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.

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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=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185103746/alzheimers-cases-rise-but-hope-remains?ft=1&f=1001 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. 690 no 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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]]> Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal? Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:08 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185028904/internships-low-paid-unpaid-or-just-plain-illegal?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185028904/internships-low-paid-unpaid-or-just-plain-illegal?ft=1&f=1001 Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships. 245 no Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.

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]]> Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees' The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185068648/impossible-choice-faces-americas-first-climate-refugees?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185068648/impossible-choice-faces-americas-first-climate-refugees?ft=1&f=1001 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done. 302 no The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.

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]]> Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan. Sat, 18 May 2013 12:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185062750/afghan-parliament-halts-debate-on-womens-rights-bill?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185062750/afghan-parliament-halts-debate-on-womens-rights-bill?ft=1&f=1001 The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan. no The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.

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]]> WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them. Sat, 18 May 2013 10:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185044770/watch-nasa-spots-brightest-lunar-explosion-ever-recorded?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185044770/watch-nasa-spots-brightest-lunar-explosion-ever-recorded?ft=1&f=1001 A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them. no A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them.

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]]> Russian Official Names CIA Station Chief In Moscow The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation. Sat, 18 May 2013 09:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185024307/russian-official-names-cia-station-chief-in-moscow?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/185024307/russian-official-names-cia-station-chief-in-moscow?ft=1&f=1001 The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation. no The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.

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