Feb 3rd, 2010 · China has tangled with the United States recently over Iran sanctions, climate change, arms sales to Taiwan, the Dalai Lama, cyberattacks, military modernization and exchange rates. The increasingly harsh attitude has left U.S. officials and China analysts wondering where relations are headed.
Dec 21st, 2009 · The adventurous ensemble has been widely praised for its risk-taking attitude. Gathered around Bob Boilen's desk, a stripped-down incarnation of the group plays music by Ravel, then unpacks several Egyptian instruments for an original composition.
Oct 23rd, 2009 · In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other.
Jul 1st, 2009 · Some advocates say President Obama is not moving fast enough on the issue of gay rights. Also, Sen. Al Franken has won the Minn. race, which gives Democrats 60 seats, and Gov. Mark Sanford continues to speak about his affair with the woman he calls his "soul mate."
Jun 29th, 2009 · Fanfarlo's upbeat attitude infuses their contagiously melodic music and passionate, dreamy stories. Their new album, Reservoir, reveals itself with each listen: The melodies are full of emotion and the way the songs hang together is delicate and powerful. Hear the album in its entirety.
Jun 18th, 2009 · The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants President Obama to take a more humane attitude the next time he's bothered by a fly in the White House. During a television interview this week, Obama killed a fly. PETA is sending the president a device that allows users to trap a house fly and then release it outside.
Jun 3rd, 2009 · Cairo, the Egyptian capital, is gearing up for President Obama's visit and his much-anticipated address Thursday to the Muslim world. If Obama wants to win over Muslims, he will have to win over Egyptians first. But many have a wait-and-see attitude toward the U.S. leader's outreach.
May 24th, 2009 · Booker T. Jones is a master of the Hammond B-3 organ. During the '60s, he and The MGs were the house band for Stax Records in Memphis. Now, Jones is back with his first solo album in 20 years, with a remarkable backing band in tow: Drive-By Truckers, with help from Neil Young.