After 50 Years, Regeneration Keeps 'Doctor Who' Current
Not counting a 16-year break the British science-fiction TV series took around the 1990s, Doctor Who is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday. There's a special in 3D that's going to be simulcast in 75 countries, and the BBC has made a movie about the history of Doctor Who.
FEC: Tea Party May Not Shield Donors
The Federal Election Commission has rejected a bid by conservatives to weaken the campaign-finance disclosure law. A Tea Party group had asked for a precedent-changing decision to keep its donor lists secret. It said members are being targeted for harassment and intimidation.
Europeans Critiquing Each Other's Budget Plans
Europeans critiquing each other's budget plans
Actor Hugh Jackman Treated For Skin Cancer On Nose
Actor Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer on nose
Russia Frees On Bail US Captain Of Greenpeace Ship
Russia frees on bail US captain of Greenpeace ship
A-Rod, MLB Await Decision, Expected In January
A-Rod, MLB await decision, expected in January
Battle For Syrian Army Base Kills 24 Rebels
Battle for Syrian army base kills 24 rebels
Spying Furor Exposes Indonesia-Australia Relations
Spying furor exposes Indonesia-Australia relations
US Eyes Increase In Arctic Operations
US eyes increase in Arctic operations
To Spin Or Not To Spin: Does Microsoft Need Xbox?
To spin or not to spin: Does Microsoft need Xbox?
Judge Set To Sentence Convicted Serial Killer Naso
Judge set to sentence convicted serial killer Naso
Senate Dems Curb Filibuster, Risk Future Problems
Senate Dems curb filibuster, risk future problems
Loud Cellphone Talkers Next Bane Of Air Travelers?
Loud cellphone talkers next bane of air travelers?
A Bitcoin Insider On Crime, Congress And Satoshi Nakamoto
"This little baby — what my wife used to call my 'pretend money project' — is really going mainstream," says the chief scientist at the Bitcoin Foundation.
Witnessing History In A Dallas Emergency Room
When he went to work on Nov. 22, 1963, ambulance driver Aubrey Rike had no idea that he would soon be offering a moment of support to Jacqueline Kennedy. "It was unbelievable that something like that happened, and he was part of it," says Rike's widow, Glenda.
Charter Schools In Philadelphia: Educating Without A Blueprint
A few short years ago, Simon Gratz in North Philadelphia was among the state's most troubled, violent and academically underachieving high schools. Today, now a charter school, Gratz is very much on the rebound. But critics say Philadelphia can't charter its way out of its school crisis.
Thanksgivukkah: A Mash Of Two Holidays That's Easy To Relish
This year Thanksgiving and Hanukkah fall on the same day. NPR's Susan Stamberg explores how to combine the best dishes for the double holiday, which won't happen again for another 70,000 or so years. And of course, she shares the recipe for her famous Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish.
Bjorn Holds 2nd-Round Lead At World Cup
Bjorn holds 2nd-round lead at World Cup
Some Glitches As Online Betting Starts In NJ
Some glitches as online betting starts in NJ
Vice Chairman? Downfall Of Ex-Bank Boss Grips UK
Vice chairman? Downfall of ex-bank boss grips UK
