McConnell Appeals To Biden To Break Through Fiscal Cliff Logjam
The Senate minority leader said the GOP’s latest offer has yet to receive a response from Democrats. “I’m willing to work with whomever can help,” he said.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On Your Plate In 2013, Expect Kimchi And Good-For-You Greens
NPR food commentator Bonny Wolf dishes out predictions for hot foods in the new year. She says Asia is the new Europe and healthy, farm-to-table trends will even make it into your cocktails.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Courage And Curiosity: The Best Heroines Of 2012
This year’s literary heroines aren’t defined by their desire to love or be loved — or even to be especially lovable. Writer and critic Parul Sehgal celebrates five sublimely stubborn women, frequently at odds with themselves and always at odds with their times.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
KCRW Presents: Robert Glasper Experiment
Glasper’s group makes a unique mix of jazz, soul and R&B. It’s impossible to classify as one particular genre, but as a sound, it’s as eclectic and different as it is cohesive and round. Watch the group perform “Lift Off” from Black Radio, released earlier this year.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Short Stories To Savor On A Winter Weekend
Author Hortense Calisher once called the short story “an apocalypse in a teacup.” Critic Jane Ciabattari presents her favorite mini-apocalypses of 2012, from veteran authors like Sherman Alexie to newcomer Claire Vaye Watkins, who combines a unique voice and a shadowed family history in her debut collection.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Immigration Battle: Driver’s Licenses
Iowa is the latest state to challenge President Obama’s immigration policy by denying driver’s licenses to young illegal immigrants who receive a temporary reprieve from deportation. Opponents are suing to block such moves, saying they violate federal law.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
As Water Level Falls, Concerns About Mississippi River’s Barge Traffic Rise
The drought gripping the nation’s midsection has made the river very hard to navigate from St. Louis to Cairo, Ill., where it meets the Ohio River. By next week, barge traffic may have to halt altogether in that section, trade groups warn.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Lies, Death And Redemption In ‘Memphis’
West of Memphis treads well-worn ground: the story of three teenagers wrongly accused of murdering children in 1993. Critic Mark Jenkins says the detective story woven by this documentary is a welcome addition to the coverage. (Recommended)» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Shootings Leave Sandy Hook Survivors Rethinking The Odds
The probability that an individual will experience a school shooting may be low. But when the improbable happens to you, where do you find comfort?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hospital Bids Bye-Bye To Big Macs, Others May Follow Suit
The presence of fast food joints on hospital campuses often conflicts with wellness efforts. Long-term leases have made it difficult for these facilities to kick the restaurants out. But some hospitals are managing to give burgers and fries the boot.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
