Oct 2nd, 2008 · Senator John McCain was back in Washington Wednesday to vote on the financial rescue package. Before that, he was in Missouri invoking the spirit of former President Harry Truman, a native of the Show Me State. McCain urged lawmakers, like Truman, to put the nation ahead of their party politics and vote for the Wall Street rescue plan.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Young rappers in Bolivia sing songs that rail against consumerism, money and oppression. Sung in Aymara, the language of the highland Indians, Bolivian rap blends aspects of American hip-hop with native sounds, creating a unique form of social commentary.
Sep 28th, 2008 · In Milwaukee, one of the nation's only Native American Catholic Church may have to either close or merge with a Hispanic congregation. But congregants are resisting the move. NPR's Carol Van Dam reports.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Each year, thousands of Native Americans travel around the country participating in powwows. The events bring tribes together and keep culture strong. But with gas prices rising and the economy slowing, it's been a struggle to maintain this tradition.
Sep 24th, 2008 · Some people think of pigeons as nothing more than pests. Others think of them as trained athletes. Brooklyn native Michael Scott is a second generation pigeon breeder.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Conservationists are starting to raise the alarm about native oysters and their disappearing habitat. The situation is so serious that a band of scientists went to a remote inlet on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in search of Olympia oyster reefs.
Sep 2nd, 2008 · The multi-platinum South Carolina native recently became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry. On his way from Nashville to New York, he made a special appearance on Mountain Stage to perform hits from his newest record.