Search results for

It has been called the lost luggage capital of the world. Bags and suitcases that can't be reunited with their owners end up in northern Alabama at the Unclaimed Baggage Center.

A tablet computer assembled in Port-au-Prince makes the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation the latest player on the high-tech stage. Economists hope such jobs help grow Haiti's middle class.

Economists say too much income inequality is a bad thing. But they also say some inequality is necessary, and even good for society. Here are suggestions for finding that balance.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant discuss the week's top sports stories, including the Ivy League calling off their season because of the pandemic.

A noose was found inside Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Speedway. He is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. Wallace led efforts to ban the Confederate battle flag at NASCAR events.

A crowd has gathered in Houston Monday to pay respects to George Floyd. Floyd was born in North Carolina but grew up in Houston. He was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the U.S. Open and the changes to this year's tennis tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In February, the group of young, acrobatic dancers took the top prize. But the pandemic has put their dreams on hold — and had a disastrous impact on family life.

To protect his wife and four children, Dr. Roberto Vargas, who processes COVID-19 tests in Rochester, N.Y., is staying in their basement. "What carries me through is this family," he tells them.

Despite concerns that many West Point cadets returning for a June 13 commencement may be exposed to the coronavirus, Army officials insist they'll be in a "safety bubble."