Melissa Block appears in the following:
70 Years Later, Remembering The Lives Lost And Shattered At Hiroshima
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Seventy years ago Thursday, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. To mark the anniversary, Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read from journalist John Hersh...
Gambler-Turned-Conservationist Devotes Fortune To Florida Nature Preserve
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
M.C. Davis made millions gambling and buying up land and mineral rights. Now, he's restoring ecosystems destroyed by agriculture and timbering in his private preserve, one of the largest in the U.S.
Postal Service Slips Up With Special-Edition Stamp For Maya Angelou
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
The U.S. Postal Service has put the late poet Maya Angelou's face and name, together with a choice quotation, on a special edition stamp. Trouble is, that quotation didn't start with her.
On Nebraska's Farmland, Keystone XL Pipeline Debate Is Personal
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The pipeline's fate looms large in Washington. But for people living in Keystone XL's proposed path, the project will alter livelihoods and legacies — for better or worse, depending on whom you ask.
The 12 Days Of Quirky Christmas Foods Around The Globe
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
We're kicking off a 12-part series exploring the rich diversity of Christmastime edibles around the world. We've zeroed in on meals that reveal as much about a country's history as its gastronomy.
Nebraska Landowners Sit At The Heart Of Keystone Controversy
Monday, December 15, 2014
The Keystone XL pipeline has created a heated debate over climate change and energy independence. We visit York County, Neb., to speak to people for whom the pipeline could be a tangible reality.
Sydney Siege Ends With Two Hostages And Gunman Dead
Monday, December 15, 2014
The siege of a cafe in Sydney, Australia has ended with two hostages and the gunman dead. Police stormed the cafe in the early hours of the morning after a 16-hour standoff.
Kurdish Refugees Join Huge Numbers Of Displaced Syrians
Monday, September 22, 2014
The Syrian refugee flood in southern Turkey this weekend is just the latest in a larger crisis in the region. NPR's Melissa Block and Robert Siegel go over the numbers.
Keeping Heirloom Apples Alive Is 'Like A Chain Letter' Over Many Centuries
Friday, September 19, 2014
Scott Farm in Vermont grows 100 apple varieties, some of them dating back to the 1700s. These apples may not look as pretty as the Red Delicious, but what they lack in looks they make up for in taste.
'The Talk:' How Parents Of All Backgrounds Tell Kids About The Police
Friday, September 05, 2014
In light of events in Ferguson, Mo., African-American parents have been discussing the importance of having "The Talk" about how their children should interact with police. But do oth...
Gridiron Tech Tags Players, Delving Deeper Into The Game's Data
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Something new is coming to the NFL this year: high-tech tracking devices on players. In some stadiums, they'll give teams and TV audiences real-time readouts of player movements. They...
Shark Encounter Wasn't 'Jaws,' Exactly — But It Was Still Jarring
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Two Massachusetts girls were knocked into the water by a shark while kayaking near Plymouth. After half an hour in the ocean, they were finally picked up by the harbor master.
Islamic State Video Appears To Show Beheading Of A New U.S. Journalist
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
The Islamist extremist group Islamic State has released a new video that purports to show the beheading of an American journalist named Steven Sotloff, whom the group threatened to kill two weeks ago.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Restrictions
Friday, August 29, 2014
Regulations passed in Texas, which affected clinics that perform abortions there, have been blocked by a federal judge, on the grounds that they unconstitutionally restricted access to legal abortion.
Episode 564: The Signature
Friday, August 29, 2014
Today on the show: the signature. It's supposed to say, "This is me." But where did it come from. And why are we still using it.
Letters: The Burning Of Washington
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read letters from listeners about our recent reenactment of the burning of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.
Mapping Out The End Days Of The Midterm Campaign
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
The end of August heralds the start to the final phase of the 2014 election season. As primaries wrap up and candidates ready themselves for November, NPR's Charlie Mahtesian lays out the political landscape.
The Beltway's Beaten Path: From Simple Road To Symbolic Borderland
Friday, August 15, 2014
Fifty years ago Sunday, the final stretch of the Washington Beltway was completed. In the years since, the road has become a symbol larger than its lanes.
Letters: A Paper Route Ride Along And Comforting Words From An IT Man
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read emails from listeners about a ride along on a newspaper route and a heartfelt reassurance from an IT professional.
With New Parenting Apps, More Dads Are Phoning It In
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Move over, parenting books: Apps are one of the newest ways that dads can learn how to be dads. Dave Burton, creator of the app Quick Tips for New Dads, explains.