Mar 10th, 2010 · At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.
Mar 9th, 2010 · Haisong Jiang said he slipped under a rope barrier at Newark Airport to say goodbye to his girlfriend. The Jan. 3 breach led TSA to shut down the terminal for six hours, stranding thousands of passengers and costing airlines millions. Jiang agreed to pay a $500 fine, plus additional court costs, and perform 100 hours of community service.
Feb 28th, 2010 · On Halloween night in 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to take part in an NBA game. Lloyd was inducted into Basketball's Hall of Fame in 2003 and has just published his memoir, called Moonfixer: The Basketball Journey of Earl Lloyd. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Lloyd about his book.
Feb 26th, 2010 · Duke University is offering a class in Haitian Creole to help volunteers headed to Haiti. Those teaching the course say that helping volunteers overcome the language barrier is one of the best ways to help them see victims as more than objects of need and desperation.
Feb 5th, 2010 · A few weeks after the Obama administration's announcement that Haitians in the U.S. illegally can apply for a legal work permit, or Temporary Protected Status, are Haitians taking advantage of the opportunity? What do they stand to gain, and what are the inherent risks and barriers? Fraudulent immigration "consultants" are jumping to take advantage of immigrants who don't know they can get free help from qualified attorneys.
Feb 1st, 2010 · With the Republican Party on a roll and elections coming up, President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011 may have some barriers to topple, including from his own party.
Jan 11th, 2010 · Egypt is building a new underground barrier aimed at blocking hundreds of smuggling tunnels under its border with the Gaza Strip. Palestinians fear what the barrier could mean for Gaza, while Egyptians are angry about the new criminal class the tunnels have spawned.
Dec 25th, 2009 · Pope Benedict XVI delivered his traditional Christmas Day blessing Friday, looking tired and unsteady but otherwise fine hours after being knocked down by a woman who jumped the barrier at the start of Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican said he was unhurt in the fall and that his busy Christmas schedule would remain unchanged.