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  • Datebook: December 10 - First Traffic Light Installed 144 Years Ago
    It's a universally complex relationship... everyone hates traffic lights, but we're sure glad when they're working. The first lights, outside the British…
  • After Helping Europe Rise From Ashes, EU Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
    Honoring the European Union with the Peace Prize was controversial. Today, EU officials accepted the prize and made the case that their organization has helped countries on the continent rebuild after the devastation of World War II and set an example for other regions around the world.
  • The U.N. says food supplies in North Korea have increased, but citizens who spoke to NPR say many people are going hungry. In this photo from Aug. 13, workers stand next to a field that was damaged by flooding in Songchon County, North Korea.
    Hunger Still Haunts North Korea, Citizens Say
    A U.N. report says North Korea has more food than in previous years. But North Koreans who spoke to NPR say conditions are still dire. Food has become too expensive for many North Koreans, and people are dying of hunger, they say.
  • U.S. To Add Syrian Rebel Group To Terror List
    The decision to add Jabhat al-Nusra to the list of foreign terrorist organizations is meant to marginalize extremists who are among the groups working to oust President Bashar Assad. A State Department spokeswoman said the group was an al-Qaida front.
  • The National Intelligence Council's Global Trends 2030 report predicts that by the year 2030, a majority of the world's population will be out of poverty.
    The World In 2030: Asia Rises, The West Declines
    The planet may also be racked by wars over food and water; and individuals, equipped with new lethal and disruptive technologies, will be capable of causing widespread harm. The scenarios are the work of the National Intelligence Council, comprising the 17 U.S. government intelligence agencies.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, who was recently fired, review military officers on Moscow's Red Square in May. Putin's decision to sack Serdyukov has touched off widespread speculation on the motive.
    Russian Scandal Hints At Larger Political Battle
    President Vladimir Putin's decision to sack his defense minister has created widespread speculation about his motives. The defense minister was embroiled in a scandal, but analysts say Putin's decision may point to a larger battle over the future of Russia's military.
  • Kentucky Lawmakers Optimistic Gambling Bill Will Pass
    After years of defeat, Kentucky lawmakers believe an expanded gambling bill could become law next year. At the Kentucky Chamber’s annual policy day, House…
  • Prosecutor Seeks Murder Case Info From Trigg Co. Sheriff
    A Kentucky sheriff offering his own reward money in hopes of solving three murder cases is being asked to turn over his information in one of the…
  • IL Crime Commission Declares War on Heroin
    The Illinois State Crime Commission is declaring war on drug dealers who supply heroin to teenagers. The commission and the Police Athletic League of…
  • Today's Three Stories To Read About The 'Fiscal Cliff'
    As the White House and Congressional leaders negotiate, we're watching for the best stories about what's going on. Here are some of the latest.
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