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For the first time in its 25 year history, National Public Radio (NPR) announced on December 10, 2008, that it would layoff part of its workforce.

Cartoonist and writer Lynda Barry shares her insight into modern North American childhood through whimsical and often darkly funny stories.

A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.

National Public Radio's Jeff Brady, reports the news from Colorado and surrounding states. Wherever there is news, that is where he goes.

Low power radio activists are hoping that this is the year that Congress passes a law that removes restrictions on stations that provide alternative to commercial radio.

The New York Times new local San Francisco edition will be followed by a similar venture in Chicago. Papers in both cities await the competitive impact of these moves.

For fans of classic jazz music in Chicago, the choices for listening to their favorite music is rather limited. Recently, the choices are online or in the suburbs.

PBS's Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns unsuccessfully tries to bring the Magliozzi Brothers' Car Talk to a sitcom format. 3/10.

The five free, hard-working iPhone apps listed here save iPhone 3-G users time and money. These utilities and entertainment apps are some of the most-used and well-liked

Although public broadcasting was given federal funding and the official green light for freedom of expression in 1967, today its programmers fear cuts and censorship.

Silas House is content to live out his days in the hills of Kentucky where he grew up, where he understands the people who understand him-and those who inhabit his work.

Blind Pilot, the bicycling band from Portland, enjoyed critical acclaim in 2008 with new album 3 Rounds and a Sound and are hotly tipped as this year's group to watch.

Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.

The neutral Speaking of Faith radio program, which airs on NPR and is hosted by Krista Tippett, features interviews with great religious, spiritual, and ethical thinkers.

Christmas is a wonderful time for music and celebration. Four specific colleges offer a holiday musical treat for all.

A well structured current events program will add relevance to units under study as well as promote global awareness and the creation of an educated citizenry.

In an age of simplistic and partisan news reporting, a search for rigorous analysis often leads to the world of publicly supported, non-commercial broadcasting.

There is a new urgency in 2009 to the debate within the newspaper industry about how to support a newsroom from the thinner profits that result from online publishing.

A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule.

In the beginning months of 2009, politicians finally started to acknowledge that the United States was in a state of recession, but how long will it last?

As luxury boat sales stumble in America, the good news is that a weak U.S. dollar boosted American export sales of pleasure boats overseas by 12.8% in 2007.

Opera Colorado, offers ticket discounts to Denver college students and young adults. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, in downtown Denver, is the home of the company's events.

After months of delay, Minnesota finally has a winner declared in its U.S. Senate race that was almost too close to call.

April Fools' Day, is not an official holiday, but is commemorated in many countries around the world. But, why do we pull pranks and hoaxes on the 1st of April?

The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.

The military education program aimed at veterans in the new GI bill benefits offers the promise of a university or college education to 1.8 million former soldiers.

Budget cuts have produced the growing need for volunteers while at the same time have produced a surplus of volunteers to meet the growing need.

Protecting fisheries and endangered species is a difficult chore. Common goods such as water, and migrant fish transcend international boundaries and are in danger.

Teaching students to write for a specific audience is becomes real life learning with NPR's "In Character" nomination form. Kids write for a real audience: NPR listeners.

R.T. Rybak gained prominence as the mayor of the largest city in Minnesota. He now puts his sights to the governorship of the state.

Omega-3 rich fish like salmon, trout, and sardines are good for children's developing brains. This recipe for salmon burgers will have them amazingly asking for seconds

Podcasts can be a convenient way to learn from other educators. It can also be a useful way to share teaching experiences and classroom activity ideas.

Georgi State University held the Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation to honor the recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr.

Suggestions for couples who still want to feel romantic on the day of love.

From July 9-15, the American Library Association's annual meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, one of the largest gatherings of librarians in the country.

College life will be easier if you understand the person who controls the grade book. Here are six things you should know about your professors.

Learn to bake a cake from scratch with recipes from this NPR All Things Considered producer and now famous baker.

Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".

Recommended reading for fans of college basketball by America's premier writer on the sport

Modern travel writing in the United States began after the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great War of the 1940s.

Five Grand Prize Finalists won $15,000 each at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions on Sunday, February 24. One of these was Canadian Simone Osbourne.

"How can the swine flu be avoided? Is it treatable? Do I need a mask?" Answers to these questions and more, as well as tips and resources on the swine flu outbreak.

There are three basic classes of vaccine: live, killed and toxoid. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here is guide to compare modern inoculations.

Humans are the only species able to cook food, but not the only species that prefers cooked food. We have adapted to the presence of cooked food in our diets.

Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.

The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.

Persuasive speech and essay topics can be fun! Here are some good persuasive topics for speeches and essays that will be fun to work with.

Whether addressing the Iraq War, the 2000 Presidential Election, Social Security reform or other issues, President Bush made 10 years worth of memorable political gaffes.

Allergy sufferers who have seen an increase in symptoms in the past few years may have global warming to blame.

On Halloween night, millions of children will ask the age-old question: "Trick or treat?" The answer, of course, is usually a treat. What are America's candy favorites?