Jan 5th, 2009 · A new high-resolution panorama is the sharpest infrared picture that scientists have ever made of the Milky Way's core. This mysterious region that surrounds a supermassive black hole is normally hidden by dust and gas, but infrared light can penetrate the dust clouds.
Jan 1st, 2009 · There were reports Wednesday that Viacom was threatening to pull its programming from millions of cable subscribers if it couldn't reach an agreement with Time Warner Cable. On Thursday, the two media giants appeared to have reached a New Year's resolution.
Jan 1st, 2009 · The U.S. formally handed over control of the Green Zone in Baghdad. Since 2003, U.S. forces have operated under a United Nation's Security Council resolution. But that expired at midnight on New Year's Eve, and now American troops are operating under the authority of the Iraqi government. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Steve Inskeep about the handover.
Dec 31st, 2008 · Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign, following federal allegations that he once planned to sell the senate appointment to the highest bidder. NPR's Ken Rudin and Mary Mitchell, of the Chicago-Sun Times, discuss the reaction.
Dec 30th, 2008 · Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.
Dec 29th, 2008 · After packing on the holiday pounds, many will target the battle of the bulge for their New Year's Resolution. Men's Fitness magazine lends readers a hand with its new "Get Fit, Stay Fit 2009 Guide." Roy Johnson, the publication's editor-in-chief, gives listeners a sneak peek.
Dec 26th, 2008 · Are you vowing to stop smoking or start exercising on Jan. 1, 2009? Nearly half of U.S. adults will make resolutions to change in the New Year. Clinical psychologist John Norcross explains how to increase your odds for success.
Dec 7th, 2008 · Over the centuries, the West has accumulated treasures from all over the world to fill its museums. A new book explores efforts among some nations to recover their antiquities and possible resolutions to disputes over claims to treasures.