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Radio Rookies: Reformed Catcaller Explores Roots Of Street Harassment

Growing up, Jared Marcelle watched as older men catcalled women in his Brooklyn neighborhood. He thought it was normal, so as a teenager Marcelle and his friends became those guys. But now he's changed.

Richard M. Nixon with Checkers, his family's cocker spaniel, in 1952. Nixon, who was then the Republican vice presidential nominee, mentioned Checkers in a TV-radio report on his finances.

3 Reasons We Care About Politicians' Taxes

Knowing everything there is to know about someone's financials is intrusive. So how did the tradition start — and why do we care?

The U.S. and Romanian rugby teams battle during the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The U.S. won the gold, defeating the heavily favored French. After that, rugby was tossed out of the Olympics for 92 years, returning just this year in Rio.

U.S. Rugby Team Defends Its Gold — From 1924

The American rugby squad was mostly made up of football players and was a big underdog against the French. But the Americans took gold in 1924, and have been the reigning Olympic champions ever since.

Arnold Palmer acknowledges the crowd after hitting the ceremonial first tee shot at the 2007 Masters tournament.

Golfer Arnold Palmer, Who Gave New Life To A Staid Game, Dies At 87

In the 1960s, Palmer became golf's first TV star. His good looks and charm were as important to promoting the sport as his 62 PGA victories. His competition with Jack Nicklaus also excited the fans.

The Cannon Point neighborhood of Lauderhill, Fla., was originally conceived as a haven for the middle class elderly back in 1996. City officials did not anticipate that assisted-living facilities for the mentally ill would move in instead.

In Florida, Mentally Ill Suffer Abuse And Neglect

An investigation found sweeping failure within the state's assisted-living industry. One neighborhood in South Florida has become a de facto psychiatric ward because of zoning laws. Experts say you can pick anywhere in the country and find some version of the warehousing of people with mental illness.

Leonardo DiCaprio plays J. Edgar Hoover in <em>J. Edgar</em>, a biopic written by Dustin Lance Black.

Dustin Lance Black: Telling The Story Of 'J. Edgar'

The recent film portrays former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as a man who had to keep his sexual orientation a secret — while collecting other people's secrets to use against them. Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black explains how he researched the film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio.

Freddie Mac Betting Against Struggling Homeowners

Freddie Mac has invested billions of dollars betting that U.S. homeowners won't be able to refinance their mortgages at today's lower rates, according to an investigation by NPR and ProPublica.

What's Happened This Week In The Impeachment Inquiry

A look at the developments in the House impeachment inquiry after associates of President Trump's personal lawyer were indicted and a former U.S. ambassador says Trump forced her out.

New Yorkers on Manhattan's Park Avenue cover their faces last week.

Coronavirus FAQs: Is A Homemade Mask Effective? And What's The Best Way To Wear One?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending cloth face coverings for the general public. If you have questions, we have answers.

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Might Affect States With Big Tourism Economies

States across the country are starting to reopen. Some of them — like Florida, Maine and Colorado — have big tourism economies. But the coronavirus pandemic might affect summer vacations this year.

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