A Century-Old Grotto That Might Out-Glitter Vegas
The Midwest is known for its roadside attractions — world's largest ear of corn, heaviest ball of twine, biggest truck stop.But it's also home to one of the largest collections of grottoes in the...
View ArticleVote While You Shop: 'Pop-Up' Poll Sites Sweep Iowa
In a number of swing states, early voting means many people are already casting their ballots. Typically, that entails voting by mail or visiting a county elections office.But in Iowa, satellite voting...
View ArticleIn Iowa, The Physics Of Politics
Both campaigns want to claim momentum heading into the final days of the campaign. This is especially true in battleground states like Iowa, where enthusiasm and voter turnout can make all the...
View ArticleWith Or Without Reform, Immigration Lawyers In Short Supply
With immigration a hot-button issue in Washington, some version of immigration reform is likely this year. Even so, immigrant activist Sandra Sanchez concedes that the country might not be ready for an...
View ArticleSan Diego Mayor Accused Of Sexually Harassing Women
Transcript MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: And I'm Audie Cornish.Pressure is growing on the mayor of San Diego to resign....
View ArticleSan Diego Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Transcript MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: To San Diego now where, after weeks of accusations of sexual harassment accusations, apologies, denials, a lawsuit and a trip to a treatment center, the saga of Mayor...
View ArticleFilner's Exit Isn't The End Of San Diego's Mayoral Mayhem
On Friday, the embattled mayor of San Diego officially steps down. Allegations of sexual harassment against Bob Filner have rocked the eighth-largest American city, which now has to pick up the pieces...
View ArticleGraphic Novel Depicts John Lewis''March' Toward Justice
John Lewis is the only person to have spoken at the 1963 March on Washington who is still alive. He was just 23 years old when he addressed the crowd of more than 200,000 at the Lincoln Memorial 50...
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