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Chu, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997, said he will return to academia. President Obama said that during his tenure Chu moved the United States "towards real energy independence."

Some organizations have objected to the health care overhaul's rules, saying they violate religious freedom.

Congress passed an emergency aid package for Superstorm Sandy victims earlier this week. But three months after the storm, many hard-hit neighborhoods are still suffering. Host Michel Martin checks back with Monsignor John Brown of St. Francis de Sales in Rockaway, Queens, to discuss how the community is recovering.

China burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined--and has 300 more coal plants in the works. But China also leads the world in solar panel exports and wind farms, and has a national climate change policy in place. Is the U.S. falling behind on climate? Ira Flatow and guests discuss how the world is tackling global warming--with or without us--and what it might take to change the climate on Capitol Hill.

In a rebroadcast from February 2, 2013, Charles talks with Pat Kirkham, author of "Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design." In this online-only expanded…

In a rebroadcast from Feb. 3, 2013, Ben & Daniel present a special show all about Happiness. Ben reflects on happiness as he makes his way through his…

The monkey the country said it sent to space looks very different from the monkey that came back.

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to the U.S. embassy in Ankara, Turkey, on Friday. One embassy guard was killed and several other people were wounded. No party has claimed responsibility.

Our panelists tell three stories about an unintended consequence of progress.

This round of the short story contest for weekends on All Things Considered will be judged by author Mona Simpson. For Round 10, she wants original fiction with the "texture of voice."