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Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor

5.22.13 at 8:15am by Mark Memmott

The former congressman's career appeared to be over when he resigned in 2011 because of an extramarital sexting scandal and his lies about it. Now, he tells voters, "I've made some big mistakes. ... I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The Democratic primary is set for Sept. 10.

Boomer Housemates Have More Fun

5.22.13 at 4:45am by Julie Rovner

Some single baby boomers are moving into group houses, a college-era solution to their modern needs. Housemates share costs, socialize, and cheer each other on through life's thick and thin.

Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work

5.22.13 at 4:45am by Uri Berliner

It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that's led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.

Quantum Or Not, New Supercomputer Is Certainly Something Else

5.22.13 at 4:45am by Geoff Brumfiel

NASA and Google have come together to buy a new kind of computer that the manufacturer says runs on the strange laws of quantum mechanics. But some physicists counter that the machine, known as the D-Wave Two, has never demonstrated a phenomenon known as "quantum entanglement."

West Bank Businesses Seek Growth Amid Uncertainty

5.22.13 at 4:45am by Emily Harris

Political unpredictability in the region hampers all kinds of businesses: from stone-cutters and shoemakers to IT. Business owners in the West Bank say Secretary of State John Kerry's commitment to remove barriers to commerce might go further than actual cash.

Why Apple (And Lots Of Other Companies) Wound Up In Ireland

5.22.13 at 4:45am by Zoe Chace

It goes back to a single page in a report written decades ago by U.S. consultants, and funded by the U.S. State Department.

Backing Becks: Don't Knock The Soccer Star's Talents

5.22.13 at 12:45am by Frank Deford

After the announcement that David Beckham is retiring, there's been much discussion about how good of an athlete he's really been. Sports commentator Frank Deford says Beckham's talents have been overlooked.

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

5.21.13 at 9:00pm by Scott Neuman

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.

Two Key Candidates Barred From Seeking Iran's Presidency

5.21.13 at 7:15pm by Krishnadev Calamur

The Guardian Council, which vets all candidates, approved eight names, but left out an influential former president and a top aide to the current president. Their exclusion gives establishment-friendly candidates a clear path to the presidency in the June 14 election.

Why Oklahomans Don't Like Basements

5.21.13 at 7:15pm by Scott Neuman

A high water table and red clay that soaks up the moisture make dry basements an expensive and iffy proposition right in the heart of Tornado Alley.

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