Oct 2nd, 2008 · Violence in Mexico is on the rise, as the battle with Mexico's drug war continues. President Felipe Calderon is using the army and federal police to fight narcotics traffickers, but more and more, innocent bystanders seem to be caught up in the conflict. Malcolm Beith, the Mexico section editor of The News, an English language newspaper in Mexico, discusses the dire situation just across the U.S. border.
Sep 6th, 2008 · Just over nine months after his wife, Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in a suicide attack, Asif Ali Zardari has been chosen as the new president of Pakistan. His election Saturday has been received warily by the Pakistani public. It came on a day marred by death and mayhem after a suicide bomb attack in Peshawar killed at least 30 people.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Many white residents of Washington, D.C., didn't expect the day of Aug. 28, 1963, to shine as a beacon in the history of U.S. civil rights. "They expected riot and mayhem," historian Taylor Branch said. With activist Roger Wilkins, Branch looks back at that day.
Aug 10th, 2008 · A century ago this week, Springfield, Ill., descended into a two-day spasm of racial violence and mayhem that still has the power to shock. A mob of white residents rampaged, destroying dozens of black-owned businesses and running most of the city's black population out of town.
Jun 17th, 2008 · In Iraq, one of the connections NPR's Baghdad bureau has made centers on a white terrier that sought refuge from the mayhem of Sadr City. The staff took him, and named him Nunu. But their decision to have him neutered shocked their Iraqi co-workers — and brought up questions of cultural difference.
May 3rd, 2008 · It's that time of year again: graduation. And that means senior pranks. Andrea Seabrook shares listener stories of bringing mayhem to high school halls. For next week's homework assignment, send stories of how you plan to spend your economic stimulus rebate check.
Mar 24th, 2008 · While James Howard Kunstler's most recent social commentaries have pointed to mayhem -- ranging from bad surburban planning to how the loss of cheap oil might unravel the way we live, his latest work -- a return to fiction -- offers a bit of reassurance.
Oct 24th, 2007 · From the ancient "Day of the Dead" melody to depictions of ghouls and witches, composers have long tapped into the dark side to serve up some deliciously devilish music. Halloween is the perfect time to observe a few creepy classics.