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The Bolivian-born math teacher who surprised the education establishment by teaching students in a tough Los Angeles high school to master calculus and other higher math courses has died. Jaime Escalante was 79. His inspiring story gained fame in the 1988 film Stand and Deliver but in later years he struggled to duplicate his earlier successes.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mother Jones magazine's Wes Enzinna about the anti-fascist, or antifa, movement, including their goals and willingness to use violent tactics.

Crucial aid shipments carrying much-needed medical supplies have finally reached Yemen. NPR's Tamara Keith talks to Nuha, the humanitarian coordinator for Oxfam in Yemen.

When Army Capt. Stefanie Pelkey's husband returned from Iraq, "his light was gone," she says. Army Sgt. T.J. Hart says he barely survived the numbness that led Pelkey's husband away.

Texts from Jane Eyre imagines a Mr. Rochester who worries over his "attic wife" and a super flirty Scarlett O'Hara: "did you know that pantalets are out this year[?] that's why I'm not wearing any :)"

Jonathan Clements, author of a new book about helping ordinary people make money, says financial advice is often too narrowly focused on stocks, bonds and mutual funds without considering the individual's entire financial life. A job with a regular paycheck, he says, is like getting interest from a bond.

President Bush welcomed Pope Benedict to Washington, in the first visit to the White House in nearly 30 years. Benedict spoke with President Bush about Iraq and foreign policy in the first full day of his U.S. trip. The pontiff also celebrated his 81st birthday.

Three artists are accusing the e-commerce giant of selling exact copies of their designs on its website. Shein has faced similar accusations before.

The anthropomorphic cattle dog has been captivating the attention of her target audience and then some.

Two cousins from Mexico have a dream to bring jobs to their hometown. With no experience and very little funding, they've launched their own high end brand of mezcal.