Mar 17th, 2010 · Scientists have known that modern dogs are descended from wolves, but the specific ancestry hasn't been clear. Now, after analyzing DNA from 85 dog breeds, researchers say that Middle Eastern gray wolves are the likely predecessor of today's pooch.
Mar 17th, 2010 · In Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, both supporters and opponents of health care overhaul legislation descended on the office of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy. The freshmen Democrat narrowly won the seat, and is in a tough battle to hold it. Kilroy voted yes on the House version of health care legislation in November but has not said what she'll do when the final vote comes up.
Mar 17th, 2010 · In Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, both supporters and opponents of health care overhaul legislation descended on the office of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy. The freshmen Democrat narrowly won the seat, and is in a tough battle to hold it. Kilroy voted yes on the House version of health care legislation in November but has not said what she'll do when the final vote comes up.
Feb 26th, 2010 · Charles Darwin is often depicted as an old, bearded genius, but what was he like as a young man? The new movie Creation explores young Darwin's inner turmoil. Director Jon Amiel and Darwin's descendant Randal Keynes discuss the film and Darwin's personal life.
Dec 26th, 2009 · The Department of Homeland Security warned that passengers may notice additional screening measures in the wake of the alleged attack on an airliner as it descended into Detroit. But passengers at Reagan National Airport in Washington seemed to be taking the news in stride.
Dec 24th, 2009 · Thousands of pilgrims from around the world descended on the traditional birthplace of Jesus on Thursday, greeted by choruses, scout troops and rock bands for the most upbeat Christmas celebrations this Palestinian town has seen in years.
Dec 6th, 2009 · The world's leaders are descending on Copenhagen for the long-awaited United Nations climate conference. NPR's Richard Harris fills in host Guy Raz on the gap between rich and poor nations, and why the last major climate treaty, worked out in Kyoto, Japan, didn't live up to its promise.
Oct 18th, 2009 · Across the country, people are honoring the 150th anniversary of abolitionist John Brown's unsuccessful raid on the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Most historians cite the attempt as an opening salvo in the Civil War. This weekend, more than 50 descendants of one of Brown's raiders returned to the place where Brown and his men fought and died, with the goal of freeing slaves. Karen Schaefer of member station WKSU in Kent, Ohio, reports.