Jul 7th, 2008 · We asked listeners to tell us about how their California Dreams have changed in the rough economy. Listener Brian Keller wrote in to tell us about the prestigious job he landed right out of grad school. But the salary wasn't keeping up with the cost of living, so now he's moving to Dallas.
Jun 24th, 2008 · The Justice Department's Inspector General has released the first installment of a long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct at the department during the Bush administration. This first section is about its prestigious hiring program.
Apr 30th, 2008 · When the gates swing open at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, 20 thoroughbreds will kick off a mad dash that crams three of the sport's most prestigious races into five weeks. And, at a mile and a quarter, the Derby's racecourse is just too long for young horses to cover.
Jan 14th, 2008 · Each year, at the American Library Association's mid-winter meeting, the winners of the most prestigious prizes for children's books are announced: the Caldecott Medal for picture book, and the Newbery Award.
Jan 6th, 2008 · A scientist is suing the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, saying he was fired from his job at the prestigious lab because he does not believe in the theory of evolution. Woods Hole says believing in evolution was part of the job description.
Nov 18th, 2007 · Four of the most prestigious poetry prizes went to African-American women this year. Some say the accolades are well overdue. Fueling this trend are a growing number of literary organizations that nurture the work specifically of black writers.
Nov 9th, 2007 · In the new documentary War/Dance, orphaned Ugandan children get to perform in the country's prestigious National Music Competition. There, they find not only escape, but also dignity and pride. Hear an interview with the film's directors.
Aug 17th, 2007 · Accordions get their due as some of the world's top players face off in the final rounds of the Coupe Mondiale taking place outside Washington, D.C. The prestigious event features about 80 competitors from Europe, China and New Zealand as well as the U.S.