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  • U.S.S. Indianapolis
    Near the end of World War Two, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine, beginning a harrowing four-and-a-half day experience for the crew. As they waited for rescue, many of them were eaten by sharks. The ship's captain was later court martialed. But the crew felt the captain was unfairly accused. After fifty five years, Congress restored his honor. Noah Adams talks with Peter Maas, author of the forward to Abandon Ship: The Saga of the U.S.S.Indianapolis, the Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster, by Richard F. Newcomb, which has just been reissued. (8:00) Abandon Ship: The Saga of the U.S.S.Indianapolis, the Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster, by Richard F. Newcomb, is published by Harper Collins, December 2000. Maas is also author of The Terrible Hours: The Man Behind the Greatest Submarine Rescue in History, a Harper Mass Market Paperback, published August 2000.
  • Journalist who prompted the fall of the Berlin Wall dies
    The collapse of the Berlin Wall began with an unexpected answer at a press conference. The journalist who asked the question, Riccardo Ehrman, has died at the age of 92.
  • Texas Pays Tribute to the Dutch Oven
    Melissa Block talks with Gale Merriwether, president of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society, about a state Senate resolution to make the Dutch oven the "Official State Cooking Implement" of Texas.
  • Eleanor Roosevelt will be among five women to be featured on the backs of U.S. quarters starting next year.
    Eleanor Roosevelt, Bessie Coleman and others to be featured on U.S. quarters
    The U.S. Mint has announced the next five women to be featured starting in 2023 as part of its American Women Quarters Program.
  • President Biden talks to reporters as he departs the White House on Wednesday. After reporters pointed out the marks on his face, the White House revealed the president used a CPAP machine, used by people who have sleep apnea, last night.
    Biden's sleep apnea has led him to use a CPAP machine at night
    After reporters noticed marks on the president's face Wednesday morning, the White House disclosed that the president started using a CPAP machine a few weeks ago.
  • Historic 1920s Delta Queen Riverboat Can Cruise Again
    After a decade in dock, the historic 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again.President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday authorizing…
  • Ruby Sales: How Do We Maintain Our Courage To Fight For Change?
    At 17, Ruby Sales witnessed the shooting of one of her fellow civil rights activists. She explains how despite the trauma, she went on to devote her life to fighting for social and racial justice.
  • Poll: Matt Bevin Still The Most Unpopular Governor In U.S.
    Gov. Matt Bevin is again the most unpopular governor in America and is getting less popular according to a new poll. Bevin was first elected in 2015 and…
  • Tennessee Republican Governor Endorses Bevin During West Kentucky Campaign Tour
    Tennessee Governor Bill Lee endorsed Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s reelection bid Friday during a Republican campaign event in west Kentucky. The…
  • [Audio] The African American Quilt Guild of Oakland Exhibits at The National Quilt Museum
    In honor of Black History Month, the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland, California is sharing a collection of quilts exploring how their communities…
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