Two Gray Titles, One Sexy Mix-Up

What happens when two books with similar names are out at the same time? Well, when one is historical fiction set in Lithuania and the other an S&M novel that's ripping up the best-sellers list, some interesting teachable moments.

To Fight HIV, Indian Health Workers Say Homosexuality Must Be Legal

Public health workers are advocating to keep homosexuality legal to fight against HIV/AIDS. India's Supreme Court began a six-week long recess today without ruling on homosexuality, which has captivated many in the country.

'Frankenfish': It's What's For Dinner

Snakeheads came to Maryland almost 10 years ago. More people are acquiring a taste for the fish, some to help curb the invasive species' population. But they're kind of pricey. Plus, they're called "snakeheads" and look like Jacques Cousteau's nightmares. So a lot of them are still swimming around.

These Apps Are Going To The Birds, And People Who Watch Them

Technology is finally catching up to the ancient pastime of bird watching. Cell phones are already helping bird watchers get the word out on rare sightings and, soon, watchers will also have apps that forecast bird migration and identify birds by their songs.

Soccer Stars Are Paid The Best, And Indian Cricketers Out-Earn NFL Players

For the second year in a row, Spanish teams Barcelona and Real Madrid paid the highest average salaries of any team in any major sport. But in India, cricketers are paid better on average than NFL players.

Soccer Star With Soap Opera Roots Aims At Olympics

Discovered on a soccer-themed Colombian soap opera, Orianica Velasquez is training for a bigger stage: The London Olympics. The native of Bogata is a ball hawk on the Indiana University team. As her coach puts it, "She's a good forward because she's greedy."

Investors Flee Spain As Economy Spirals Downward

Spain has fallen back into recession. Meanwhile, its unemployment rate is the highest in Europe. And now investors are once again fleeing the country and interest rates on government debt are climbing.

Key Clemens Witness Leaves Prosecutors Scrambling

One of the prosecution's key witnesses, Andy Pettitte, concedes that he may have misunderstood Roger Clemens, his former teammate, as saying he used human growth hormone. It's not the only setback prosecutors faced Wednesday.

First Of Controversial Bird Flu Studies Is Published

The paper describes experiments that suggest just a few genetic changes could potentially make a bird flu virus capable of becoming contagious in humans and causing a dangerous pandemic. A fierce debate has raged over this study for months, because of fears that the work might provide a recipe for turning bird flu into a bioweapon.

Teammate Testifies Against Clemens In Perjury Trial

If the prosecution at the Roger Clemens perjury trial hoped for a dramatic showdown on Tuesday, the day was a big disappointment. The prosecution's star witness, Clemens' friend and one-time pitching ace Andy Pettitte, provided as much, if not more ammunition for the defense.

Obama Team Changes Line Of Attack Against Romney

Republican Mitt Romney is sticking with his longstanding attack on President Obama as someone not up to the job of turning around the economy. But the Obama campaign has stopped portraying Romney as a flip-flopping, say-anything politician. It is now characterizing him as an extreme conservative.

Review: 'That Deadman Dance'

Kim Scott's new novel That Deadman Dance explores the historic first meetings of the aboriginal peoples of Australia and European settlers in the early 19th century.

Mixed Signals: Weaker Growth, Higher Profits

The U.S. economy's growth slowed in the first three months of the year. Consumers spent more than expected, but companies invested less in new equipment even though profits were surprisingly strong. Economists say businesses need to grow more to drive the economy forward.

'Foul' Behavior At Baseball Game Goes Viral

Robert Siegel and Melissa Block have the story of an uproar caused by a foul ball at a Yankees and Rangers game.

Romney, Obama Battle Over Foreign Policy Records

Vice President Joe Biden delivered a foreign policy speech at New York University on Thursday.

Former Liberian Leader Charged With War Crimes

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was charged with 11 counts of crimes against humanity. The charges stem from Sierra Leone's brutal 11 year civil war and Taylor's role in it.

'Slacks,' 'Moist,' 'Dude': The Worst Words Ever?

Melissa Block talks with Ben Greenman, who writes for the Culture Desk blog of The New Yorker, about the tongue-in-cheek contest he's overseeing to purge some words from the English language. The first to be killed? "Slacks." But readers had plenty more reading for the offing. Greenman talks about some of those words and what the fate of "slacks" will be.

Immigration Brings High Drama To The High Court

A majority of Supreme Court justices showed they will likely uphold at least part of Arizona's controversial immigration law. Narrowing in on the so-called "show me your papers" provisions, the justices appeared unconvinced that the state law unconstitutionally stepped on the federal government's toes.

In Noisy Digital Era, 'Elegant' Internet Still Thrives

Before Facebook and MySpace transformed how we interact online, there was another kind of Internet: the SDF network, made up of users connecting via phone lines and code. Around the world, 30,000 computing enthusiasts still use that network today.

Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Guns Change What You See

In a recent study, participants were shown photos of hands holding various items, including a gun. When asked to guess the size of the men behind the photos, the gun-wielding models were consistently identified as bigger than the rest.

Decoding Legalese: Up Next In Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Audie Cornish speaks with former federal prosecutor Brett Meltzer about the legal aspects of the case going forward.

Bahraini Activist On Hunger Strike For Eight Weeks

Robert Siegel speaks with Associated Press reporter Reem Khalifa about Bahraini human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja. He's on a hunger strike until he can be freed from detention.

Barbie And Her Toybox Pals Go Bald For A Cause

After beating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a Philadelphia woman used a Facebook campaign to convince Mattel to make a bald Barbie. The toymaker will only distribute the dolls to sick children, but another company has agreed to roll out the dolls nationwide.

Pollution Playing A Major Role In Sea Temperatures

Tiny particles from power plants and fires help create new clouds, which shade the oceans from the sun. This means changes in sea-surface temperatures. And that has profound effects on weather, influencing the time and amount of rainfall in West Africa, and even the number, strength and path of hurricanes.

Wis. School Districts Saved After Bad Investment

Before the financial crisis, five school districts in Wisconsin borrowed $200 million and invested in some very complicated financial instruments tied to real estate. They quickly became worthless. The school districts sued, claiming they were misled about the risk they were taking.

Romney Sweeps Primaries In Wis., Md., D.C.

Audie Cornish talks to NPR's Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about Tuesday's primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Wisconsin Primary In Focus

Audie Cornish talks to NPR's Ron Elving, Ari Shapiro and David Welna about the Republican primary in Wisconsin.

America's First Celebrity Robot Is Staging A Comeback

Before IBM had Watson, Westinghouse had Elektro. The Ohio manufacturer built the 7-foot-tall robot as a showpiece for the 1939 World's Fair. Now, more than 70 years later, a replica of the once-famous machine is preparing to embark on a national tour.

Thinking The Unthinkable: What If The Whole Affordable Care Act Goes Down?

Health lawyers aren't sure, but their opinions range from "God only knows" to "bedlam" to "chaos."

Justices Ask: Can Health Law Stand If Mandate Fails?

By the end of Wednesday's argument, it seemed pretty clear that if there are five votes to strike down the individual mandate, there likely are five votes to strike down the entire Obama health care overhaul.

JetBlue Pilot Charged For Disruption Mid-Flight

A JetBlue flight the plane was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, Tuesday after the pilot left the cockpit mid-flight and went on a rant. Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged the pilot, Clayton Osbon, with interfering with a flight crew. The court filing contains new details about what apparently went on during that flight. NPR's John Burnett joins host Melissa Block.

DVD Picks: 70 Years of 'Casablanca'

Film critic Bob Mondello recommends the 70th anniversary Blu-ray release of the movie that made Humphrey Bogart an icon.

Shooter Silent As Slain Teen's Family Cries For Justice

While many around the country — including President Obama — have spoken out about the death of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, the shooter, has yet to speak publicly about what happened.

As Illegal Immigrants Increase, Israel Plans To Act

Israel has become a destination for migrants from Africa in recent years, and now Israeli authorities are planning to crack down on those in the country without permission. Israel is building a fence along its southern border with Egypt as well as a large detention facility that will hold more than 10,000.

Supreme Court Considers Life Sentences For Juveniles

The Justices listened to oral arguments today in two cases that ask whether it is cruel and unusual punishment to sentence juveniles convicted of murder to life in prison without parole.

'How Creativity Works': It's All In Your Imagination

In his new book, Imagine, Jonah Lehrer explores the art and science of original thinking — from Shakespearean tragedies to the invention of masking tape to Nike's "Just Do It" campaign. And when you get stuck? "Take a very long, warm shower," Lehrer says.

'A Salesman' Lives On In Philip Seymour Hoffman

Hoffman takes on the role of beleaguered salesman Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's 63-year-old classic. Over the last six decades, in times of both economic boom and bust, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play has resonated with generations of theatergoers.

Soldier Suspected In Afghan Shootings Identified

Pentagon officials say Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is the soldier suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday. He was being flown Friday from Kuwait to a military detention center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. NPR's Tom Bowman talks to Melissa Block about Bales.

Death By Bacon? Study Finds Eating Meat Is Risky

People who consumed about one serving of red meat (beef, pork or lamb) per day had a 13 percent increased risk of death, compared with those who were eating very little meat, a study found.

Gospel Meets Jazz, With Unpredictable Results

Two recent albums, from Don Byron's New Gospel Quintet and Charlie Haden and Hank Jones, offer contrasting perspectives on the intersection of two quintessentially American music styles.

Kansas Faces Opposition To Illegal Immigrant Law

A Kansas coalition of conservative farm advocates and liberal social groups is pushing for a law that would create a state-sanctioned work program for illegal immigrants. Their fiercest opponent is the Kansas politician who wrote Arizona's law.

Gay Marine's Kiss Was 'Four Years Of Pent-Up Emotion And Secret Love'

Marine Sgt. Brandon Morgan's homecoming kiss with his partner went viral after a photo was put online. For Morgan, being able to publicly express his love now that "don't ask, don't tell" is history was emotional.

Syrian Official: Army Is Protecting Syrian People From Armed Groups

Zouheir Jabbour says all the reports coming out of Syria are "absolutely wrong." He said the videos and accounts of carnage are fabrications.

One Of Last Movie Theater Organs Pipes On

Seattle has one of the country's few working movie theater organs. Jim Riggs plays the theater's Wurlitzer organ while silent movies are screened. Recently he performed during a screening of 1927's Wings, the only silent film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Quote On MLK Memorial To Be Fixed, But How?

How do you change something that is literally set in stone? That's the question the architects of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial are asking themselves after a paraphrased quote carved into the monument sparked a barrage of criticism.

Is A Lie Just Free Speech, Or Is It A Crime?

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of a law that makes it a crime to lie about having received a military medal. But the questions posed by the justices ranged far beyond that from deceptive advertising to lying on a date.

The Big Squeeze: Calif. Weight Loss Clinics Under Investigation

The 1-800-GET-THIN marketing campaign and its affiliated surgical centers, which implant the Lap-Band for weight-loss, are being investigated by local, state and federal authorities. At least three wrongful death lawsuits have been filed and the Department of Insurance has launched an investigation into allegations of insurance fraud.

The Role Of Political Spouses: Decoding An Image

One of the most talked about personalities on the Republican presidential campaign trail, Callista Gingrich, rarely says a word. That hasn't kept her out of the spotlight, though. From their hair to their home life, potential first ladies get attention on the campaign trail.

Let Them Eat Funnel Cake: A Napoleon-Based Theme Park for France

The mayor of a small town in France has unconventional idea for economic growth, a theme park to honor Napoleon. With reenactments celebrating Napoleon's victories and defeats, and plans to integrate French Revolutionary history, hopes are that the park could draw tourists from around the world.

Hail To The Veep: America's Executive Underdog

The U.S. has had 47 vice presidents, and of those only 14 ever became commander in chief. With Presidents Day just around the corner, we salute those who never rose higher than second in command, proving it's possible to be a heartbeat away from the presidency and yet as functional as an appendix.

Doctors 'Disgruntled' And Frustrated By Looming Medicare Cuts

The good news for doctors: a nearly 28 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements likely won't take effect March 1. The bad news: the deal isn't permanent and a cut could be about 32 percent next year. That's leaving doctors who treat medicare patients in a continued state of uncertainty.

Glitter-Bombing: A Sparkly Weapon Of Disapproval On The Campaign Trail

All the Republican presidential candidates still in the race have been hit with glitter by protesters. The first glitter bomber says it's a "harmless but sensational way to bring attention to serious issues," but others have called it assault.

Audits Are Under Way At Apple Supplier Foxconn's Plants

Audits of working conditions are under way at Foxconn's manufacturing plants in China, a key link in Apple's supply chain of iPhones, iPads and other devices. The effort will include visits to at least three sites, "each with more than 100,000 workers," says Auret Van Heerden of the Fair Labor Association.

Scientists Debate How To Conduct Bird Flu Research

Scientists working with bird flu recently called a 60-day halt on some controversial experiments. The unusual move has been compared to a famous moratorium on genetic engineering in the 1970s. And key scientists who organized the pause on genetic research say there are lessons that might hold for today's furor over bird flu.

With Contraceptive Coverage Plan 2.0, Obama Pleases Allies, But Not Everyone

Supporters who split with the White House over the original health care initiative are coming back to the fold now that the president has changed strategy. But some Catholics and Capitol Hill Republicans are still fuming.

A New Weapon Against Nukes: Social Media

A top State Department official wants to unleash the power of Twitter, Facebook and other services to "crowdsource" the fight to control the world's nuclear weapons.

Can You Hit This Note?

Welsh composer Paul Mealor has written a choral piece with an extremely low note, and he's on the hunt for a singer who can pull it off.

Obama Changes Tone On SuperPACS, Endorses Own

As a candidate and as president, Barack Obama has disparaged the role of big money in politics. At his 2010 State of the Union address, he even called out the Supreme Court for a ruling that opened the door to unlimited personal and business contributions. But, faced with a Republican opposition that's raising millions from a handful of sources, President Obama let his fundraisers loose to play...

Planned Parenthood Still In Cross Hairs

Two anti-abortion groups say funding irregularities have been found in various state and federal audits of Planned Parenthood. The groups urged Congress to continue an investigation of Planned Parenthood.

In Colorado, Voters Reserve The Right To Choose

A centrist think tank finds that in several key states, both parties are losing voters, while the number of independents continues to grow. In Colorado, which holds its Republican caucuses Tuesday, independents are now about even with those registered with either major party.

New Staging Of 'Yentl' Tells A Transgender Girl's Story

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is best known for her hit single "I Kissed a Girl." But today she's taking on a new kind of project: writing original music for a new staging of the play Yentl. Her version shares little with Barbra Streisand's movie musical.

Komen's Race To Reverse Course: Questions And A PR Challenge

The nation's largest breast cancer charity now says it will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood. But public relations specialists say the Komen foundation will have a tough time rebuilding its nonpartisan reputation.

As Komen Defends Itself, Planned Parenthood Rakes In Substitute Funds

A top official reportedly quits to protest the decision of the breast-cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure to yank funding from Planned Parenthood. The women's health organization says it's already collected most of the $680,000 it lost.

Ani DiFranco: Embracing Stability, Remaining Outspoken

The singer-songwriter's latest album, her most striking release in over a decade, is as personal as it is political.

Obama's Campaign Is Devoting Resources To Digital Outreach

A look at the fourth-quarter fundraising by President Obama's re-election campaign — in particular, the new technologies his people hope to use to bring in both money and voters.

Senate Dems Call For SuperPAC Investigation

SuperPACs are playing a critical role in the Republican presidential contest. These independent groups operate outside the usual contribution limits, and most recently in Florida, that has meant big money. Now, Senate Democrats say they're going to investigate superPACs and the rules that govern them.

Facebook IPO: Worth The Price Or Next Internet Bubble?

Facebook is expected to file papers for an initial public offering this week, and industry watchers say the company may be valued at nearly $100 billion. Is the social networking website worth the price, or is this another Internet bubble in the making?

Lana Del Rey: Just Another Pop Star

Like other controversial musicians in the past year, the singer-songwriter hit an already partially exposed common nerve and set off a mass discussion about issues that go far beyond her product.

What The FBI Wants In A Social Media Monitoring App

The FBI raised eyebrows last week with a document that details plans for a map-based app that would help the agency gather intelligence from sources like Facebook and Twitter. Translating tweets and developing "a dictionary of 'tweet' lingo" are among the app's desired functionalities.

Sen. Jon Tester Decries Citizens United's Impact In Montana, Nationally

Sen. Jon Tester has proposed a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. On All Things Considered Monday, Tester explained to co-host Melissa Block his opposition to Citizens United and the concerns he has about what he sees as its negative impact on American democracy.

Report Prompts Calls To End Freddie Mac's Conflict Of Interest

Lawmakers and prominent economists on Monday called for changes at the taxpayer-owned mortgage company after NPR, in partnership with ProPublica, revealed that Freddie Mac has placed multibillion-dollar bets against American homeowners.

In A Campaign Defined By Debates, Some Moments That Really Mattered

NPR's Don Gonyea prepares for tonight's Republican presidential debate — by some counts the 19th of the campaign season — by taking a quick look back at debate highlights, and some lowlights, so far.

Shoe Company Practices Insourcing For The Sole

In his State of the Union address, President Obama talked about bringing jobs back to the U.S. Oregon shoe maker Keen is doing its part. The company opened its first American factory in 2010, and while it still produces most of its shoes in Asia, Keen's CEO says manufacturing in the U.S. has been a "giant leap" for the company.

Gingrich Campaign Rides A Financial Roller Coaster

Newt Gingrich celebrated his win in the South Carolina primary with a fundraising blitz — a two-day push to raise as much money as possible. The campaign says it brought in $2 million. That money will come in handy in Florida. But the need for quick fundraising shows the precarious state of the Gingrich campaign's finances.

Four Views On Megaupload

In the wake of the site's shutdown, many questions about its legal and illicit uses remain.

For Two City Slickers, Survival Of The Savviest

Have we lost the ability to make survive on our own, without all the comforts of home? Author Rhoda Janzen puts her skills to the test when she's locked out of her house.

Rebel Memoirs: Three Confessions From The Edge

Reading about dysfunction can be dismal. But done well, memoirs can be more excellent than exhibitionist. Author Marion Winik recommends three edgy, honest, and provocative tell-alls.

Doug Wead Discusses Ron Paul

Melissa Block talks to Doug Wead, a Ron Paul campaign adviser and presidential historian.

To Climb In U.S., Volkswagen Gets Less German

Volkswagen has come a long way since it tried to market cars to Americans with the "Fahrvergnugen" slogan. The company has adapted to the U.S. market with bigger, less quirky cars. It seems to have paid off, as sales rose last year in the U.S. — but the company is set on becoming No. 1 worldwide.

GOP Strategist Discusses The Iowa Caucus

Melissa Block talks with Republican strategist Mike Murphy about the race for the GOP presidential nomination, now that the Iowa caucuses are over. Mitt Romney eked out a win Tuesday night by just eight votes and about 25 percent of the vote. Murphy has worked with Mitt Romney in the past. Murphy and Melissa chat about whether Romney needs to muster more support in the coming primaries than he ...

Fracking Byproducts May Be Linked To Ohio Quakes

Melissa Block interviews John Armbruster, a seismologist with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, part of Columbia University, about why he believes the waste from fracking in Ohio has led to the earthquakes there. He says the injection of waste water from the fracking process created pressure on nearby faults, and he expects the quakes to continue — even after the process is stopped.

Despite Spate Of Negative Ads, Gingrich Stays Positive

Newt Gingrich has seen his once-sizable lead in Iowa collapse over the past couple of weeks. One of Gingrich's rivals, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, has taken to the airwaves with very tough ads targeting the former House speaker. And a pro-Mitt Romney super PAC has also run ads criticizing Gingrich. All this raises a question: Does traditional, on-the-airwaves negative advertising still work?

In Iowa And Beyond, Republicans In Final Push Before Contests Begin

The Republican presidential contest remains unsettled less than three weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Nationwide, nearly one in five GOP voters is still undecided. And in Iowa, candidates are making a final push before the Jan. 3 caucuses.

Iowa Gov. Branstad On GOP White House Contest: 'It's A Wide Open Race'

Iowa's popular Gov. Terry Branstad hasn't endorsed any of the Republican presidential candidates crisscrossing his state yet. Still, Branstad will eventually be endorsing someone after the Jan. 3 caucuses. As he told All Things Considered co-host Melissa Block Thursday: "I want to work to help unite the party behind the winner of the nomination process."

U.S. Nuclear Agency Suffers Leadership Meltdown

Four of the top commissioners of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are locked in a feud with the fifth — the chairman, Gregory Jaczko. In a letter to the White House and in a congressional hearing on Wednesday, they called Jaczko a bully who is destroying their ability to do their job.

Who Are The Young Farmers Of 'Generation Organic'?

There's a surge of youthful vigor into American agriculture — at least in the corner devoted to organic, local food. Thousands of idealistic young people who've never farmed before are trying it out.

Clouds, Concertos And A Trip To Fiji: New Classical Albums

NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic mix of new classical releases.

Just What Do The Rich Have That's Taxable?

The top income tax bracket in America is 35 percent, but the rich often make their money in ways the IRS doesn't classify as taxable income. That makes it hard to gauge the true income gap in America — and hard to tell exactly how much tax the rich are really paying.

Students Grossed Out By School Water Fountains

New California rules are meant to get school kids to drink fewer sugary drinks and more water. But many students don't want to drink out of public water fountains.

Chaplains Wanted For Atheists In Foxholes

As many as 40,000 U.S. military service members identify as atheists, agnostics or humanists. A retired Army captain is leading the charge to instate military chaplains who share their beliefs.

Barney Frank's Two Top Goals: Protecting Wall St Reform, Social Spending

Rep. Barney Frank, the long-time liberal voice (and a fast-talking and brusque one at that) who has announced he won't be running for re-election, discussed with NPR's Guy Raz, co-host of All Things Considered, the items of unfinished business he plans attend to during his remaining year in Congress.

American Airlines Files For Bankruptcy

American Airline's parent company AMR has filed for bankruptcy protection. American will continue to operate its flights as usual. The airline will use bankruptcy to off-load some of the debt that is weighing it down.

Government Whistle-Blowers Gain New Advocate

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is supposed to help protect federal whistle-blowers and shield civil service workers from politics. During the Bush administration, it was engulfed in scandal. Now Carolyn Lerner, the office's new leader, is hoping to raise awareness about "one of the best-kept secrets in government."

Postmaster: Postal Service In Dire Financial Straits

On Monday, U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe appealed to Congress to help him reform the Postal Service, but he rejected the bills that have passed House and Senate committees. He says they don't address the big picture.

Classes Offer Help For Expectant Grandparents

For new or expectant grandparents who may need a refresher about taking care of newborns: You're in luck. Robert Siegel talks to Rosalys Peel of Seattle's Swedish Medical Center about Grandparenting 101.

Coverage Of OWS Protests Puts Site In Tough Spot

One company is benefiting from the Occupy Wall Street movement: Livestream.com. The site has attracted 11 million unique viewers to the 80 or so Occupy-themed channels set up by organizers to broadcast raw footage of protests from around the world. But it made for an uncomfortable fit between advertisers and the Occupy audience.

U.S. Rethinks Its Dealings With Political Islam

The uprisings in the Arab world have altered the political landscape in North Africa and the Middle East. Islamist parties, often suppressed under autocratic leaders, have gained ground in Tunisia and are poised to do well in Egypt and Libya as well. This trend has forced the U.S. to rethink its dealings with political Islam. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. will see what those ...

Protesters Reject Offer From Egypt's Military Leader

The head of Egypt's ruling military council announced measures aimed at appeasing protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. But the general's speech appears to have backfired, with tens of thousands of protesters demanding he leave office immediately. NPR's Soraya Nelson talks to Robert Siegel.

Parenting Advice For The 20-Something Years

Parenting used to end when the kids left home at 18. Now, more college grads are moving back home. To the rescue: new parenting books on the trials and tribulations of raising your adult child. The hottest topics? Money. And kids moving back home.

'Going Postal' Blogger Memorializes Post Offices

The government is expected to shut down at least 3,000 post offices — and one hobbyist who visits post offices around the country has taken notice. Evan Kalish, who blogs about post offices, has visited 2,745 of them, especially those in danger of closing. He says if he can't save them, he at least wants to memorialize them.