John McWhorter of Columbia University says the way we use words changes, like how "literally" can now mean "figuratively." That example, he says, is a contronym, a word with two opposite meanings.
China pulled out all the stops to host the leaders of the world's 20 leading economies. China's government sent 2 million residents of the city of Hangzhou on vacation to ensure a flawless summit.
It's getting awkward in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race. To compete for independent voters, both sides are juggling uncomfortable relationships with the top of their tickets.
Writer, actor, and longtime NPR contributor Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor died Saturday at age 79. She wrote vividly of her roots in South Carolina, and of course, her love of food and cooking.
American household income may be rising. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and contributing correspondent to The Wall Street Journal.
Telenovelas are staples of Spanish-language TV. Telemundo was always in second place behind Univision — that is until executives figured out the way to success: telenovelas starring anti-heroes.
Renee Montagne talks to linguist John McWhorter who emphasizes the way we use words changes contently. His book is: Words on the Move: Why English Won't — and Can't — Sit Still (Like, Literally).
Clinics are using stem cells to treat problems ranging from arthritis and torn tendons to paralysis and stroke. But researchers say there's no evidence that the treatments work or are safe.
European stocks edge up on Monday, with miners helping to lead the way higher, as SFR gets a boost from an Altice bid.
A friendship formed at business school is behind a start-up helping refugees showcase their cuisine
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — China agreed to steps toward reducing its politically volatile steel exports but avoided binding commitments, as leaders of major economies ended a summit with a crowded agenda that also included trade, the Koreas and Syria.
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — China agreed to steps toward reducing its politically volatile steel exports but avoided binding commitments, as leaders of major economies ended a summit with a crowded agenda that also included trade, the Koreas and Syria.
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — China agreed to steps toward reducing its politically volatile steel exports but avoided binding commitments, as leaders of major economies ended a summit with a crowded agenda that also included trade, the Koreas and Syria.
DAMASCUS, Syria — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a bomb blast that killed at least five people in the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakeh. The extremist group’s Aamaq media agency posted that the Monday morning suicide attack killed and wounded
CM Devendra Fadnavis, who installed an eco-friendly Ganesh idol at his home, appealed the public to celebrate the festival in an environment-friendly manner.
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The jacket with no shirt underneath has been trending for a while now and recording artist Wiz Khalifa started this trend in 2013 when he wore a Saint Laurent black and white striped tuxedo jacket to the Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Men and women have fallen with this fashion as some wore […]
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):
John Hatmaker last week in the backyard of his grandparents’ home in Norwood, Ohio. Mr. Hatmaker is one of more than 200 people to overdose in the Cincinnati area in the past two weeks.
“The Supreme Court is never going to be a melting pot reflective of the country,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor said last week in Colorado.
TEL AVIV, Israel — A multilevel underground parking garage collapsed at a Tel Aviv construction site on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring some 17 others, according to police and rescue workers. The midday collapse sent a large plume of dust floating over the area. TV images showed a large, crater-like hole in
CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township police are investigating an alleged incident of fraud and or theft that occurred Aug. 17 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, Clearfield. According to the report, it occurred at approximately 2:21 p.m. and involved two African-American males. They “made away” with $1,500 in cash and left the Wal-Mart parking lot in a red/maroon […]
A video screen at the Westfield World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Westfield plans to change the large LED screens on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to video programming by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.