Conflict Puts Snag In
Georgian Energy Plan
Recent tensions raise security questions.
A Historic Choice: Democrats Nominate Obama
Paul Sancya/AP
Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to win a major party's nomination for president. He joined running mate Joe Biden on stage at the convention.
Civil Rights Leader Sees New Era In Obama's Success
For Rep. John Lewis, who spoke alongside Martin Luther King Jr. on the day of his "I Have a Dream" speech, Barack Obama's nomination marks the start of a new time in racial politics.
Conflict Puts Snag In
Planners at the Democratic convention are concerned about the appearance of whom?
Splitface And June 16th: Fresh Start, New Planet
Underground hip-hop producers Splitface and June 16th abandon Earth in "Calm After the Storm."
In Denver, GOP Woos Clinton Supporters
Republicans are highlighting Hillary Clinton's past criticism of Barack Obama's experience.
'Boss' Fans Share Tips On Rockin' A Political Party
Concert-goers share advice on how not to look like an Obama poser at Thursday's stadium speech.
Civilian Casualties Stir Angst In Afghanistan
An errant strike that left 90 dead is the third this summer — and worst yet.
Your Health
Football Uniforms
Turn Up The Heat
Helmets and padding amplify the high temperatures accompanying late-summer football practice.
Fannie Mae Shakes Up
Top Executives
The troubled mortgage finance giant has announced management changes, but its CEO will keep his job.
Against The Grain
Eyes On The Pride
The Democratic Party does not seem very proud about nominating an African-American to be president.
Nine-Minute Road Trip
The perfect five-song playlist for your environmentally sound, jarringly brief journey.
- Kenny Barron At The Village Vanguard
- Marie Knight, Recorded Live On Mountain Stage
- Five Jazz Songs For Summer's End
- Beaux Arts Trio: Farewell Concert From Tanglewood
- 1,000 Recordings You Must Hear
- Telepathique Turns Studio Into Dance Club
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Monkey See
Out Of Print, Not Out Of Mind
What do Madonna and Stephen King have in common? They both have hard-to-find books. NPR's pop culture blog explains.
- Recommendations For End-Of-Summer Reads
- How Not To Sell A Mercedes In Africa
- Beyond Beijing: China's Past, Present And Future
- Secrets, Lies And Murder In 'The Likeness'
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Diversions
Xbox's 'Braid' A Surprise Hit,
For Surprising Reasons
The moody "meaning-of-life" time-tripper feels like a game that a grown-up can play.
- Minorities: Little Respect On Big Screen
- Monkey See: Superman Returns, Looking A Bit Mopey
- In Central Park, 'Hair' Line Brings A City Closer
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Kitchen Window
Dinner's Secret Weapon:
The Make-Ahead Marinade
Stock your freezer with easy weeknight meals by mastering pre-made marinades.
My Cancer
Leroy's WarTalking Plants
Your View On Plants
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