Search results for

NPR's Liane Hansen reads from listener comments.

A study in the journal Nature explores the way seals distinguish between dangerous killer whales and those that are benign. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Volker Deecke of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center.

Newly-drawn Congressional districts in Texas benefit white residents — even though it was the population growth among people of color that helped the state pick up two additional seats in Congress.

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with ESPN's Monica McNutt about how as the NBA season begins, fans are talking about two players who won't be on the court anytime soon.

Even with government assistance and other efforts, more than 55% of Black and Latino households reported serious financial problems, compared with 29% of white households.

The Miss World pageant is moved from Nigeria to London after dozens of people are killed in bloody riots triggered by a newspaper article that suggests the Islamic prophet Muhammad would "probably have chosen a wife from among" the contestants. Hear freelance reporter Silvia Sansoni.

The first American work in the 22-year history of Mystery!" series is an adaptation of Tony Hillerman's "Skinwalkers." "Skinwalkers" is one of 13 Hillerman mysteries featuring Native American detectives Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police. Laura Sydell has a report.

The Bush administration issues long-awaited revisions to clean-air regulations, allowing utilities, refineries and manufacturers to avoid having to install expensive new anti-pollution equipment when modernizing plants. NPR's John Nielsen reports.

The company, Aerocamaras, has received permits it needs to try a unique rescue, in which a drone will drop a net on each dog, so it can whisk it over lava and to safety.

We hear more communications from the plane carrying newly sworn-in President Lyndon B. Johnson and the White House Situation Room as the plane returns to Washington, D.C., from Dallas.