Nov 14th, 2008 · Congress is struggling over what to do about the epidemic of home foreclosures. Senators told some of the nation's biggest bankers Thursday, that they should do their part to help homeowners. If they don't, Congress might turn to bankruptcy judges to rewrite the terms of mortgages — as they already do for car loans and even vacation homes.
Sep 30th, 2008 · In 1938, Nicholas Winton was set to go on a ski vacation when a friend called and asked him to help Jewish children flee the Nazis. The young stockbroker saved 660 children, including the mother and aunts of NPR reporter Kim Masters. Masters visits the 99-year-old Winton, who offers a lesson on memory.
Sep 10th, 2008 · New York Rep. Charlie Rangel says he made mistakes on his tax returns and that he would pay $5,000 in federal taxes owed on income from vacation property in the Dominican Republic. The head of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee says he won't step aside, however.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Callers share their scientific triumphs from the summer months. Did you find a fossil? Outfit your house with solar power? Grow a prize-winning pumpkin? Tell us about it.
Aug 25th, 2008 · As August ends, so do the carefree days of summer. School begins, recent vacations are a fond memory and the temperature begins its slow and steady descent. Don't be sad, though: As Labor Day Weekend approaches, these songs are here to bring summer to a close on a positive note.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Steve Inskeep has today's Last Word in business.
Aug 20th, 2008 · In an effort to curb air pollution for the Olympics, more than 250 factories in Beijing and nearby towns like Tangshan have been shuttered temporarily. Some factory workers are on vacation for the first time in 20 years.
Aug 20th, 2008 · Taking the high road and avoiding attack ads hasn't helped presidential candidate Barack Obama. After returning from a vacation in Hawaii, Obama has rolled out a series of ads going on the offense against rival John McCain.