Mar 19th, 2010 · All of the 33 children that U.S. missionaries tried to take out of Haiti after the deadly January earthquake have been returned to their parents. But at least one mother says that she would consider giving up her children for a better life elsewhere than subject them to the desperate living conditions in Haiti.
Feb 17th, 2010 · A New Mexico man went to New Orleans for Carnival, leaving his dog behind. Soon, the dog went missing. A couple on vacation found the pup, but couldn't find a vet who could scan his microchip. They drove him all the way back home, which happened to be New Orleans. There, they were able to ID the pooch, and reunite him with his owner in time for a Carnival pet parade.
Jan 28th, 2010 · Cheech and Chong, the famous stoner comedy duo, have reunited for their first tour in more than 25 years. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong released their first comedy albums in the 1970s, with routines about hippies, sex and most notably, their love of marijuana. Marin and Chong talk with NPR's Neal Conan about their "Get It Legal" tour, their friendship and what brought them back together after so many years.
Dec 29th, 2009 · The Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy returned by court order to his U.S. father said Tuesday it will fight to regain custody. A request from Sean Goldman's Brazilian grandmother to let the boy have a chance to make his own wishes known was initially denied, but the Supreme Court has not issued a final ruling on that matter.
Dec 24th, 2009 · A Brazilian family has delivered a 9-year-old boy to his American father in Brazil. The boy was brought into the U.S. consulate Thursday by his maternal grandmother and his stepfather, making it into the compound's front door as scores of reporters and cameramen tried to get close.
Oct 5th, 2009 · Gabriel hasn't spoken to his father since the senior writer's review proclaiming his son's first book a failure. When impending heart surgery reunites the men, generational tensions surface along with WWII-era intrigue in Juan Gabriel Vasquez's inventive and intricately plotted The Informers.
Sep 29th, 2009 · It almost doesn't matter the reason; the fact is that Sunny Day Real Estate has reunited. The influential emo-rock band came of age in the gut of grunge, but unlike its hardcore predecessors drenched its emotions in melody. The band's concert from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club will be webcast live at NPR Music on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Aug 28th, 2009 · Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was 11 when she was taken from a Northern California street in 1991, enjoyed a happy reunion with her mother and sister, according to Dugard's stepfather. Her alleged kidnapper was scheduled to appear in court Friday.