appears in the following:
European soccer matches have become predictable, study finds. Salary caps might help
Friday, December 17, 2021
After analyzing some 88,000 European soccer matches, scientists say games have become more predictable over time and hypothesize that salary caps could help revive the surprise.
Prosecutor in Crumbley case says charging parents in school shootings is warranted
Thursday, December 16, 2021
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald about working on the Oxford High School shooting case and working towards safer schools.
Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.
Nicole Kidman knew she would be judged on playing Lucille Ball. So she got to work
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
In Being the Ricardos, Nicole Kidman portrays Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo, Ball's character in the I Love Lucy show. Kidman received a Golden Globe nomination for the role.
USA Gymnastics settles with Nassar abuse victims
Monday, December 13, 2021
After a years-long legal battle, USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and their insurers have agreed to pay victims of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar $380 million.
Nicole Kidman went all in on becoming Lucille Ball for role in 'Being The Ricardos'
Friday, December 10, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nicole Kidman about portraying Lucille Ball and Lucy Ricardo in the new film, Being the Ricardos.
What to know about the $768 billion defense policy bill that's heading to the Senate
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Politico defense reporter Connor O'Brien about the House passing a $768 billion defense policy bill.
No end in sight for Major League Baseball lockout
Thursday, December 02, 2021
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post about Major League Baseball's lockout and the ramifications it could have for the future of the sport.
Lee Elder, the 1st Black golfer to play at the Masters, has died at age 87
Monday, November 29, 2021
Former PGA Tour player Lee Elder has died at age 87. He was the first Black man to play at the Masters Tournament and meant a lot to the community of Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C.
Making sense of Americans' current spending habits
Friday, November 26, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Oxford economist Mahir Rasheed about Americans spending money this holiday season despite poll numbers saying people are worried about their future economic state.
Quebec Maple Syrup Producers to tap into maple syrup reserves after poor harvest
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Due to a poor spring harvest, the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers announced they'd be tapping into nearly 50 million pounds of its maple syrup strategic reserves in order to keep up with the demand.
John Cho wants to set the narrative and collaborate with more Asian Americans
Friday, November 19, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with actor John Cho about navigating roles and his new Netflix series Cowboy Bebop, a live action adaptation of a famous anime series.
This Julia Child documentary gives a new look at one of America's brilliant chefs
Thursday, November 11, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Besty West and Julie Cohen about their new documentary on Julia Child's life and work, Julia.
As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot
Monday, November 01, 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot.
Congresswoman Jayapal on the latest regarding President Biden's spending plan
Friday, October 29, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., about the ongoing talks over President Biden's domestic spending plan.
91-year-old who called his motel the 'Waldorf Astoria' got invited to Rome venue
Thursday, October 28, 2021
When 91-year-old Ezell Holley checked in a budget motel due to Texas' storms, he made the most of it — calling it the "Waldorf Astoria." The real hotel in Rome invited Holley to stay at their venue.
Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Although spiders are sometimes thought of as being creepy crawly animals, new evidence suggests some get scared and assess danger in almost the same way as humans.
Why hasn't South Carolina redrawn voter maps?
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ACLU attorney Somil Trivedi and Slate reporter Mark Joseph Stern on a lawsuit against South Carolina's redistricting process and when new voting maps will be put in place.
The Jubilee Singers, HBCU Fisk University's a cappella ensemble, celebrate 150 years
Friday, October 22, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Paul Kwami, director of Fisk University's Jubilee Singers, and pianist Nina Kennedy on the 150 commemoration of the Jubilee Singers Fundraising tour.
How insights from 2020's election officials could help safeguard future elections
Friday, October 15, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Matt Masterson, of the Stanford Internet Observatory. Masterson and his colleagues have compiled an oral history of the 2020 election from the view of election officials.