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  • Iran's Navy Tests Surface-To-Surface Missile
    Iran's navy drill, which could bring its ships into proximity with U.S. Navy vessels that operate in the same area, is Iran's latest show of strength in the face of mounting international criticism over its nuclear program.
  • A <em>New York Times </em>crossword puzzle clue asking for a 5-letter word that means "Wack, in hip-hop" led to an email and an argument over the real meaning of "illin'."
    Beef Erupts Over Crossword Guru's Hip-Hop Slang Clue
    According to some, Shortz took a false step with this past Saturday's puzzle, when he included a clue steeped in hip-hop slang. The clue asked for a 5-letter word that means "Wack, in hip-hop."
  • A Safeway customer shops for milk in Livermore, Calif.
    Can We Expect An Organic Milk Shortage In 2012?
    There's not enough organic milk, especially in states like Florida and Georgia. Inputs — like organic grain and hay for animals — are now dramatically more expensive for farmers. That means organic dairy cows are getting less food and producing less milk.
  • Guy Clark is a storyteller who carves songs out of quiet moments and marginal characters.
    This One's For Guy Clark, Americana's Craftsman
    Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Patty Griffin and more pay tribute to Clark on a new double album.
  • Walker's Three to See: <i>Take Shelter</i>
    KCUR's Steve Walker shares his top movie picks of the week.By Steve WalkerKansas City, MO – Writer/director Jeff Nichols has made a beautiful, strange and…
  • Legislatures and Prosecutors Battle over Sex-Offender Bills
    By Steve BellKansas City, MO – Missouri and Kansas are among 22 statesin which at least one version of a "Jessica's Law" is before the legislature. Area…
  • Walker's Three to See: Melancholia
    KCUR's Steve Walker shares his top movie picks of the weekBy Steve WalkerKansas City, MO – Director Lars von Trier's new movie may not be lovable, or even…
  • Policemen shout slogans during a demonstration of Greek security forces against the new austerity measures in Athens.
    Greek Bailout Fuels Rise Of Extreme Politics
    There has been a rise in popularity in Greece of extreme leftist and ultra-right parties who are strongly opposed to the painful austerity measures that have been imposed as part of the international bailout.
  • James Gilchrist of Orlando, Fla., attends a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., on Thursday. Trayvon was wearing a hoodie when he was shot.
    Tragedy Gives The Hoodie A Whole New Meaning
    When Trayvon Martin slipped a sweatshirt over his shoulders that fateful February night, he was probably just a little bit chilled. But since he was shot and killed that simple piece of clothing has taken on big symbolic weight.
  • Dissecting Santorum's Ominous 'Obamaville' Ad
    GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum released what may be the hardest-hitting ad of the 2012 campaign. "Welcome to Obamaville," shot and scored like a trailer for a Hollywood horror film, features a split-second flash of President Obama's face superimposed over the image of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Guest host Laura Sullivan speaks to NPR's David Folkenflik about the ad.
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