Search results for

In Alabama, a recount continues on Amendment Two, a controversial measure that sought to remove segregation-era language from the state's constitution. The measure was defeated at the polls by 1,850 votes -- a narrow enough margin to trigger an automatic recount. Melanie Peeples reports.

Suketu Mehta's new book is Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found. It's an exploration of Mehta's hometown, where he returned after a 21-year absence. Born in Bombay, one of the world's most populous areas, Mehta still believes it's the city of the future.

Congressional negotiators reached a deal Monday with one of two key House Republicans opposing a sweeping overhaul of the nation's intelligence establishment, moving one step closer to passing reforms recommended by the Sept. 11 commission last summer. NPR.org explains the bill's key provisions and outlines the key sticking points in the negotiations.

What role do credit cards play when it comes to your credit rating? The scores given by financial companies determine much about how we live, from mortgage rates to many other, hidden, costs.

After months of negotiation and recent prodding from President Bush, House Republicans are optimistic that a compromise has been reached on intelligence reform. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

This was supposed to be a great year for Major League Baseball. Attendance was up, and the Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series. But now baseball's making headlines for the biggest drug scandal in its history. Revelations regarding Yankees slugger Jason Giambi's use of steroids may have stern implications for homerun legend Barry Bonds and others. Sport officials are meeting in Phoenix to discuss the issue; Congress has warned that if changes don't come soon, they will pass laws to require higher standards.

NPR's Alex Chadwick checks in with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the supporting role of lawyers in this election, and the looming possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy.

Commentator Michael Eric Dyson talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about controversial filmmaker Michael Moore, who was recently "un-invited" as a speaker at two universities.

Right after the Sept. 11 attacks, most Americans thought the United States was letting in too many immigrants. But that has changed. We discuss some surprising results from a new poll on immigration.

Tonight's presidential debate format calls for the moderator, Charles Gibson of ABC News, to ask the candidates questions submitted by an audience of undecided voters, who were hand picked by the Gallup organization. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Frank Newport, editor-in-chief of the Gallup Poll, about how audience members were selected.