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Oakland, Calif., becomes the first school district in the country to hire a diabetes nurse. That district, like many nationwide, has seen an increase in Type 2 diabetes among students. Kris Rebillot reports.

Congressional Republicans prepare to return to Washington in January as the party in control of both houses. But they may not be able to pass everything on their agenda. NPR's David Welna reports.

The Golden Gate Bridge needs money to continue maintenance and repairs. A higher toll on cars hasn't filled the coffers, so starting in the spring, bridge officials will place donation boxes along the walkway. Kris Rebillot reports.

What's flat, sour and studded with garlic and onions? A real bialy. But Karen Michel reports this cousin to the bagel is nowhere near as famous. She takes us to Coney Island, New York, where bialy baker Steve Ross can trace his roots back to Bialystok, Poland, birthplace of the bialy.

Venezuela's Supreme Court orders petroleum workers back to their jobs on the 18th day of a paralyzing national strike. As the struggle unfolds, wealthy opponents of President Hugo Chavez continue the nightly protests. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

Argentina's national passions include soccer... the tango... and psychoanalysis. There's even a neighborhood in Buenos Aires known as Villa Freud. "Cafe Siggy" is among its attractions. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.

From WNYC, Beth Fertig reports on New York City's efforts to break up large, low-achieving schools into smaller units. Educators say that smaller schools allow more interaction between educators and students.

"Spam" may be one of the dirtiest words in the computer dictionary. The word makes reference to unsolicited and usually unwanted e-mail. But now a shadowy group is using some severe tactics to rid the computer world of Spam -- and with some effectiveness. NPR's Dan Charles reports.

The state of Alabama has until Monday to ease overcrowded conditions at the state's prison for women, after a federal judge ruled the prison unsafe. NPR’s Melanie Peeples reports.

Martin Wells of Nebraska Public Radio reports on a program allowing crime victims and offenders an opportunity to confront each other online and discuss the crime and it's impact. The program is being seen as a model for others around the country and in Britain.