Apple's Jobs To Take Medical Leave Through June
The move comes a week after the 53-year-old co-founder and CEO, a pancreatic cancer survivor, said his health problems were "treatable."
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Gitmo Case Raises New Questions
The Obama administration faces a challenge in deciding what to do with terror suspects held at Guantanamo. That's especially true in light of the chief prosecutor's refusal to prosecute
a Sept. 11 suspect, citing torture.
Is The Financial Bailout Shifting
To Main Street?
Obama says at least part of the money should help homeowners and small businesses. Is Congress finally getting its Main Street bailout?
House OKs Children's Health Program
The House signed off today on a bill that expands a popular children's health insurance program.
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French Minorities Push
For Equality Post-Obama
U.S. election has underscored France's failure to achieve a colorblind society.
Obama: A New Force In Publishing
As Barack Obama's reading list fuels book sales, publishers celebrate a president who loves to read.
Battle Brews Over Holder's Clinton-Era Decisions
GOP is lining up witnesses to question AG nominee Eric Holder on his role in pardons and clemencies.
Unemployed Without Benefits: A Couple's Struggle
The Ratners, who aren't eligible for unemployment, are seeking creative ways to make ends meet.
Gaza War Complicates Upcoming Election In Israel
The outcome of the war could have a profound effect on the major contenders: Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzipi Livni and Ehud Barak.
Peanut Butter Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
Bulk peanut butter is being investigated, but officials say the supermarket kind is safe.
Chinese Electric Car Jolts The Competition
BYD has built the world's first mass-produced, plug-in hybrid car, beating Chevrolet and Toyota.
Celebrate Bad Times, Come On!
Save the revelry for warmer weather and let Obama get some things done.
Political Junkie
How Can The Senate Vote On The Cabinet If Obama Is Not Yet President?
What happens is the Senate committees investigate the choices, hold the hearings and then vote on them.
Interviews & Profiles
George Clinton Keeps The Funk Alive
The architect of Parliament-Funkadelic discusses Motown's influence on his new album, George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love.
WNYC Soundcheck
Alash: Tuvan Throat Singing Re-Imagined
The Alash Ensemble honors Tuva's musical heritage, but it's also inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Sun Ra. Hear the group perform live at WNYC's studios.
Live Concerts
Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars, New York Voices In ConcertWorld Cafe
The Heavy: Gritty Soul Out Of EnglandNPR 100
A Look At Bruce Springsteen's 'Born To Run'Interviews & Profiles
HBO's 'Conchords' Wing It For A Second SeasonSong Of The Day
One-Named Guitarist Honors One-Eyed Pianist
See Also: All Songs Considered | Best CDs Of 2008 | World Cafe | Mountain Stage | Concerts | Second Stage | Studio Sessions | Lists | Reviews | Blogs
Book Tour
Politics And Play: America's Rebel Athletes
In his new book, Dave Zirin explores the intersections of sports, culture and politics.
Books We Like
Hunting Buffalo Across Alaska, And Through HistoryBooks
Obama: A New Force In PublishingThree Books ...
'Lost' Literature: Desert Islands ReadingBooks
Joan Rivers: Nips, Tucks And A New Book
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Best Books of 2008 | Three Books |
Book Tour | Books We Like |
You Must Read This
Monkey See
Have Cape, Will Crusade
Rough times? Looking for a savior? Try the Web: The World Superhero Registry lists the DIY superheroes in your area.
Museums
Assembling Artifacts Of African-American HistoryThe Golden Globes
A Glittering Night For Winslet, 'Slumdog'Movie Reviews
In 'The Unborn,' A Series Of Unblessed EventsMovie Reviews
'Bride Wars': Bridezillas On The Loose In New York
See Also: Movie Reviews | Monkey See Blog
NPR's Best Of 2008
Browse through our critics' year-end roundups of the best books, TV, movies and music of the past year. Also: NPR listeners weigh in on their favorite CDs and movies of 2008.
Pop Culture
A Year In TVCommentary
The Top 'Non-Troversies' Of 2008Transition to 2009
The Out/In List: The Great Recession Edition
See also: Best Books | Best CDs | Best TV and Movies |
Kitchen Window
Chocolate: A Food Without Borders
Editor Alejandra Garcia learns "the Spanish way" of eating chocolate — anytime and anywhere.
This I Believe
Inviting The World To DinnerPoetry
Yes We Can, Yes We Can, Yes We Can!Nature
Peek-A-Boo! Birds See You, Too!StoryCorps
My Crash: Broken Bones, But An Intact SpiritSOAPBOX
Scott Simon And Juan Williams Go Undercover For Leon PanettaKitchen Window
Lentils: A Legume For The AgesEssay
John Irving Reflects On Richard Seaver, A Literary Man Of Great TasteMy Cancer
My 'Dumbo's Feather'
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