Nov 24th, 2008 · It's not yet clear how many openings President-elect Obama will create in Congress as he assembles his administration. But in recent decades, many of those selected from the House and Senate by newly elected presidents saw their seats taken over by the opposite party.
Nov 7th, 2008 · With the election behind him, President-elect Barack Obama is beginning to assemble his transition team. From energy policy to heath care, how will Obama approach science, technology and health issues? Which programs do you think should be on his agenda?
Aug 25th, 2008 · As delegates to the Democratic National Convention assemble in Denver, Barack Obama started a bus trip through several battleground states expected to be crucial in the November election.
Aug 15th, 2008 · Using a technique known as self assembly, researchers have found a way to create high-quality repeating patterns with features just ten nanometers across.
Jun 21st, 2008 · Men's basketball got a big boost from the NBA finals matchup between two storied teams — the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. But on the international stage, USA men's basketball has been in shambles. With the summer Olympics less than two months away, longtime basketball executive Jerry Colangelo hopes to assemble a team that will win gold and restore the image of American players.
May 12th, 2008 · The Chinese government is in "full-out mobilization mode" in response to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the country's Sichuan province. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports that the country's premier has flown to the area and that teams of rescue workers are assembling in Beijing.
May 10th, 2008 · Former diver Bernie Schwerdtfeger talks with John Ydstie about working 500 feet under the water off the coast of Norway, where he helped assemble oil rigs. Many divers are complaining of health problems and are suing for damages.
Apr 20th, 2008 · In rural southwestern Virginia, Mary and John Peluso meticulously assemble microphones modeled after some of the world's legendary and infamous microphones, but at a price today's musicians can afford.