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Examining Palin's Pentecostal Background
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has electrified religious conservatives who see her as one of their own. The Republican vice presidential candidate brings evangelical credentials to the ticket and has a Pentecostal background.
Letter About Palin Goes Viral
This week in Wasilla, Alaska, a woman named Anne Kilkenny sent a letter to some college friends about her former mayor, Sarah Palin. By week's end, the letter was pinging around the country and Kilkenny's phone was ringing off the hook.
Training May Curb Some Sports Injuries In Women
Female athletes are more prone than their male counterparts to certain injuries — namely knee problems and tears to the ACL. A prevention program has been developed by researchers at the University of Cincinnati to curb these injuries.
Poking Fun At The 'Stuff White People Like'
In a new book based on his popular blog, Christian Lander tracks the trends and tendencies of white people, from fair-trade organic coffee to vintage T-shirts.
Pageant Protest Sparked Bra-Burning Myth
Think the feminists who protested the 1968 Miss America pageant in the name of women's liberation burned their bras? Think again. No bras were set aflame that September day. But the idea that they were helped launch the movement onto the national stage.
New Book Collects Copp Children Stories
Scott Simon speaks with Weekend Edition's Daniel Pinkwater, about a new book called <em>Jim Copp, Will You Tell Me A Story?</em> The book is a collection of three of Copp and Ed Brown's stories for children, put in book form for the first time.
Parsing Palin's Speech For Facts
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention included many claims. Bill Adair, editor of Politifact.com and Washington Bureau Chief of the <em>St. Petersburg Times</em>, says some of those statements are only partly true.
Ability To Lead Armed Forces Pivotal In Election
Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech reiterated his qualifications to be commander in chief. Sen. Barack Obama's speech last week was equally emphatic about his ability to lead the armed forces. We should, as a nation, focus energy on this aspect of what it means to be president.
Teen Sex, Sex Education And Sarah Palin
Gov. Sarah Palin has been a strong supporter of programs that advocate abstinence until marriage, and she also opposes explicit sex education. Alaska's law is silent on these issues, however, and it provides no specific funding for sex education in the schools.
'Scattershot' A Bipolar Family Portrait
In his memoir, <em>Scattershot,</em> David Lovelace chronicles what he calls "the family sickness." Terri Cheney joins the discussion and shares details from <em>Manic</em>, a chronicle of her own struggle with bipolar disorder.
'The Fly' Stirs New Buzz &mdash; On The Operatic Stage
Science fiction isn't typical source material for opera. Which is why Placido Domingo was a little surprised when <em>The Fly</em> landed on his desk. But David Cronenberg and Howard Shore's opera opens Sept. 7 in Los Angeles.
Sept. 11 Took Boy's Grandfather, Friend
For Frankie DeVito, his grandfather was a favorite playmate and companion. But Bill Steckman, who worked in the World Trade Center, didn't come home after Sept. 11, 2001. Frankie, now 10, talks with his mother about that day &mdash; and how his grandfather remains with him.
Transcript: Gov. Sarah Palin At The RNC
In these prepared remarks, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin introduces herself to the Republican delegates by talking about her family background and her tenure as a governor. She also paints herself as a political outsider who, like her running mates, wants to reform Washington.
H.S. Football Coach Creates Innovative Offense
A high school football coach in California has developed a new offensive system to tackle mismatched lines. It's called the A-11 offense, and it puts all 11 players in contention to receive a pass. Coach Kurt Bryan talks what the A-11 has done for his team.
Residents Wear Many Hats In Tiny Town
Dr. Robert Morrow is one of only two dentists in Walsh, Colo. He's also a city councilor and county coroner and formerly served as mayor and fire chief. He says people have to take on many jobs and volunteer activities to keep this small town alive, but it's worth it.
Transcript: John McCain's Speech
In these prepared remarks from the Republican National Convention, Arizona Sen. John McCain paints himself as a maverick and Washington outsider, who is not beholden to any party and who will fight for voters' economic interests. He says he will reduce foreign aid and lower taxes, among other proposals.
Two Soul Men, Reunited For The First Time
Steve Cropper shaped the Memphis soul sound as a guitarist and songwriter for Stax Records. Felix Cavaliere fronted the hit-making group The Rascals. They ran in the same music circles for decades, but only now have they made their first album together.
Cindy McCain's Half Sister 'Angry' She's Hidden
Although Cindy McCain has publicly said she's an only child, she has a half sister. Kathleen Hensley Portalski and her son, Nicholas, say they're hurt that they've never been recognized &mdash; and that they didn't receive any part of Jim Hensley's estate.
'True Blood,' Tasty New TV From Alan Ball And HBO
The new HBO series centers on a vampire clan living in a small Louisiana town. It's by Alan Ball, creator of the hit series <em>Six Feet Under,</em> and based on a series of novels by Charlaine Harris. Anna Paquin stars.
The '80s: Were They Really That Bad?
Were the 1980s the worst years for music? NPR listeners seem to think so, according to the results of our poll. When asked to pick the best year for music, nearly everyone skipped the '80s entirely. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, host Bob Boilen looks back at the decade of synth pop, hair metal, and hardcore with Stephen Thompson, editor of Song of the Day, Robin Hilton, <em>All Songs Considered</em> producer and host of <em>Second Stage</em>, and Carrie Brownstein, writer for the Monitor Mix blog.
Study: Sea Levels Won't Rise As Much As Predicted
Sea levels could rise between 2.5 and 6 feet this century as a result of global warming, a new study reports. That estimate is lower than some widely circulated figures.
In 'Spore,' Players Create Civilizations From Cells
The creator of <em>The Sims</em> has a new game out. In <em>Spore</em>, players create their own worlds &mdash; starting from creatures the size of a cell, and evolving until an entire civilization springs up.
McCain Speech Carried Wrong Walter Reed Image
For the early minutes of his acceptance speech, John McCain stood in front of a photograph of a middle school in North Hollywood, Calif. It appears the RNC may have mixed up Walter Reed Middle School with Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Thao Nguyen's Tiny Desk Concert
Thao Nguyen makes captivating music. Her songs are raw and infectious, her voice has a distinctive swagger, and she's a remarkably nimble guitarist. The singer-songwriter stopped by NPR's offices recently to give an intimate performance at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen.
Transcript: Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
In these prepared remarks provided by the Obama campaign, Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination as president "with profound gratitude and great humility." The November election is the party's "chance to keep, in the 21st century, the American promise alive," said Obama.

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