Sep 1st, 2005 · Doctors and patients at several hospitals in New Orleans are struggling. There's no food or water, no electricity, and few medical supplies. They have waited in vain to be evacuated.
Jul 21st, 2005 · As boomers approach retirement age, a big question looms: How long will they keep working? One clue might come from today's senior citizens. One person in two draws Social Security benefits at age 62, even though that means smaller checks than if they waited a few years longer. But taking early Social Security doesn't necessarily mean not working.
Feb 9th, 2005 · A grand jury dismissed a case on Tuesday against a man arrested after telling lawyer jokes. NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Harvey Kash and his friend Carl Lanzisera, who were joking as they waited in line to enter a Long Island courthouse.
Oct 28th, 2004 · But for some longtime Red Sox fans, like commentator Nancy Solomon, the whole World Series experience is a little bittersweet. Her father waited his whole life to see this day, and died just last month at age 83.
Oct 18th, 2004 · Across the country, thousands lined up over the weekend to get flu vaccines and were turned away. At one vaccine clinic in Arlington, Va., hopeful patients in groups considered most at risk for flu complications waited in long lines, though many failed to receive the shots. Hear NPR's Libby Lewis.