Automakers Have Bush's Backing
President says he supports lending billions of dollars to help auto companies.
Library of Congress
Cheers To 75 Years
Of Drinking Legally
Unemployment rising. Banks folding. It may feel like 1929 all over again, but there's a difference between the Great Depression and our tough times: We can legally drown our sorrows in alcohol.
Jobless Rate Soars To 6.7 Percent, 533,000 Jobs Cut
The November reductions are the highest since 1974, pressuring federal officials to approve another big stimulus package soon.
Is It Time To Buy Or Refinance A House?
Mortgage rates are close to the lowest they've been in nearly 20 years, but they could fall further.
This feature requires version 7 or higher of the Adobe Flash Player.
Get the latest Flash Player.
Political Junkie
Sen. Hutchison Takes Step To Run For Governor
The Texas senator could challenge an incumbent governor of the same party.
Racial Divisions Challenge Gay Rights Movement
Activists are working to repair the post-election rift between white and black gays.
Fence Affects Border Town Culture, Relationships
The fence is straining ties between interconnected Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico.
Finding Health Insurance Can Be Tricky For Grads
Negotiating how to find coverage that will meet their needs can be difficult.
The Man Who Predicted The Economic Meltdown
Peter Schiff was a lonely — and much maligned — voice on cable's financial news shows.
Against The Grain
E-Greens: Rise Of Media Environmentalism
The simple key to avoiding the sneaky maladies of the Media Age is proper use of the off button.
Planet Money
Hear: The Mystery Of Jobs
Continuing our series on the nature of jobs, we look at the statistics about working. Are things getting better already? Most people say no.
Best CDs Of 2008
The Year In Music
NPR Music contributors make their picks for the year's best rock, pop, jazz, classical and much more.
Best CDs Of 2008
Not Art Rock: Top 10 'Smart Rock' Albums
The Texans at KUT pick out the top 10 "smart rock" albums of 2008, headlined by the new efforts of a few brainy Austin acts.
CD Reviews
Moody And Jones' Jazz Reunion Is A 'Delight'Live Fridays From WXPN
The Low Anthem, Recorded Live In ConcertSong Of The Day
Tori Amos: A Star, Born In An HourMusic News
First International Body Music FestivalAll Songs Considered
NPR Listener Poll: The Best Albums Of 2008
See Also: All Songs Considered | World Cafe | Mountain Stage | Concerts | Second Stage | Song of the Day | Studio Sessions | Lists | Reviews | Blogs
Books
New Bibles Preach A Hip Gospel
The Bible has gotten a makeover: Two new editions target a young -- even secular -- audience.
Best Books 2008
Top Graphic Novels, 2008Best Books 2008
Migration And Memory: Top Five 2008 BooksTalk of the Nation
The 'Gr8 Db8' Over Text Message LingoBest Books 2008
'Toss of a Lemon' Delves Into India's Divided Past
See also:
Best Books of 2008 | Three Books |
Book Tour | Books We Like |
You Must Read This
Movie Reviews
Frost and Nixon, Clashing On Camera
In 1977, a dilettante British TV host sat down to grill a disgraced U.S. president. It was supposed to be a cakewalk. It turned into a takedown.
Movie Reviews
'Timecrimes' Messes With Space-Time, But ModestlyMovie Reviews
'Cadillac Records,' Staying True To The TunesMovies
Nazi's Daughter Struggles With Her 'Inheritance'Pop Culture
Teens, Sex And TV: A Risky Mix?
See Also: Movie Reviews | Monkey See Blog
Holidays
DVD Gifts For Friends Who've Seen It All
Sure, a DVD makes a great gift — but you don't want to give just any old flick. Critic Nathan Lee has the right pick for your target demographic.
At The Office
Companies Say 'Bah, Humbug!' To Holiday PartiesBest Books of 2008
Critics' Picks, From Mysteries To Foreign FictionGreen Gifts
Make Your Holidays Eco-nomical-
Recipes
The 10 Best Cookbooks Of 2008
See also: Best Books Of 2008 | Best CDs Of 2008 | Holiday Recipes |
NPR Favorites | Hanukkah Lights
StoryCorps
As Friends, Mother And Daughter Savor The Days
Barbara Cooper, 31, has a genetic disorder that speeds up her body's aging process.
Driveway Moments
Stephen Colbert's Interest Was PiquedPeople & Places
Sucked Into The Tunnels Beneath Las VegasMy Cancer
Good Friends Fill The HeartEssay
Happy Holidays From The Combat Zone
See also: Kitchen Window | Correspondents' Choice | This I Believe | StoryCorps | Sunday Puzzle | Blogs | Daily Quiz
Our partner in public broadcasting 
NPR Community
"For all his faults, Nixon opened relations with China — a pretty major accomplishment."
by Dan Kovalcik on Is Bush The Worst President Of The Past 50 Years?
Join the discussion »