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Melli Romero (right), a canvasser with the National Council of La Raza, works outside La Mia Supermarket in Miami on May 9.

In Florida, Registering Voters A Whole New Game

Florida's new election law includes tough restrictions on groups that conduct voter registration drives. The rules are forcing those groups to change tactics, and appear to be having an impact on the number of people registering to vote in November's general election.

Paris' public urinals, seen here in an 1876 photograph by Charles Marville, helped cement its reputation as the most modern city in the world.

An Insider's View Of 19th-Century Paris (Even The Urinals)

In the early 1860s, Napoleon III commissioned photographer Charles Marville to document the city's transformation from medieval architectural hodgepodge to modern metropolis. The results of that project, known as the Old Paris album, are now on display at the National Gallery of Art.

The 'Girl' In The Title: More Than A Marketing Trend

Lately it seems as if every thriller written by a woman gets compared to two recent blockbusters: Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. So what makes those two books so appealing and influential?

David Sedaris Reads From His 'Santaland Diaries'

It's tradition! Writer and humorist David Sedaris reflects on his short tenure as Crumpet the Elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read the "Santaland Diaries" on Morning Edition in 1992 — and instantly, a classic was born.

Worshippers bend in prayer at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids.

In Iowa, Campaign Season Finds Muslims Caught In A Harsh Spotlight

Many of Cedar Rapids' Muslims have long roots in the U.S. Yet the political climate there has them feeling out of place. "I just want to live my life without having to explain myself," says one imam.

Former British politician Ann Widdecombe tests Ford's active park assist feature in the U.K. in July 2011.

New Car Features May Keep Older Drivers Out Of The Big Yellow Taxi

Carmakers are taking advantage of innovations in electronics and software to trick out the interiors of their vehicles. The gizmos appeal to tech-savvy buyers. But those interior features are quietly aimed at another audience: aging baby boomers.

<em>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</em> was No. 1 at the box office this past weekend. But a No. 1 ranking means less about whether a movie will be profitable â and more about a fleeting cultural moment.

No. 1 At The Box Office? Four Reasons Why It Doesn't Matter

Every weekend, movies compete to be No. 1 at the box office. But a No. 1 ranking means less about whether a movie will be profitable — and more about a fleeting cultural moment.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks to the media during her swearing-in ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York on August 24, 2021. She became the state's first female governor after the resignation of Andrew Cuomo.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Discusses What It Will Take To Move The State Forward

New York's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, tells NPR there will be "no drama, no surprises" from her administration.

A waitress delivers a coffee and beer in Medellin, Colombia, in this 2010 file photo. Both drinks can trigger acid reflux.

Got Heartburn? Maybe You Should Rethink Your Drink

Spicy, acidic foods and heavy meals often get blamed when we experience heartburn. But researchers say that uncomfortable feeling may also be linked to what we're drinking: namely, alcohol, coffee and other caffeinated beverages.

HSBC has agreed to pay $1.92 billion to settle a multiyear U.S. criminal probe into money-laundering lapses at the British lender, the largest penalty ever paid by a bank.

HSBC Critic: Too Big To Indict May Mean Too Big To Exist

The accusations against HSBC were harsh — that the bank laundered money for Mexican drug cartels and conducted transactions on behalf of Iran and other states tied to terrorism. So, why did federal authorities fine HSBC rather than pursue criminal charges?

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