Jeanette Woods
Stories
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This ultramarathoner runs for every Bears loss. The miles are adding up
In Illinois, a football fan vowed to run a mile for every point the Chicago Bears lose by during a game. Even though he's an ultramarathoner, and a huge Bears fan, the miles are starting to add up.
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How the Rhone and other rivers were used in ancient times
They developed a computer model that estimates how easily Roman and Celtic travelers navigated rivers thousands of years ago.
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In his new book, author Dan Brown tackles the ultimate mystery
Author Dan Brown is known for storylines that delve into myth and conspiracy theories. His new book — The Secret of Secrets — tackles the ultimate mystery: human consciousness.
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Recent attacks on Wikipedia may have more to do with politics than accuracy
Wikipedia has often faced criticism for accuracy, but now the attacks are becoming political. One reporter says that's putting Wikipedia at risk.
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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company?
President Trump says taking a 10% stake in Intel will be good for the company and the country. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Insitiute, who disagrees.
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President Trump wants to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Can he do that?
President Trump wants to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Can he do that? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Columbia University law professor Kathryn Judge about the legalities.
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Guinness World Record holder, 82, got his first lifeguard job when he was just 18
A New Jersey lifeguard has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest, male open water lifeguard. He's still patrolling the shores at nearly 83 years old, but got his first job as a lifeguard when he was just 18.
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The controversy around Serena Williams' weight loss is more nuanced than you may think
The tennis legend is back in the news - but not for her prowess on the court. Why the controversy around her weight loss is more nuanced than you think.
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The International Association of Chiefs of Police calls for more transparency from ICE
The International Association of Chiefs of Police has issued two resolutions focused on ICE agents' use of face masks and heated comments around policing coming from influential leaders. Ari Shapiro speaks with Terrence Cunningham, a retired police chief and head of the IACP.
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The USDA is getting help from Hollywood to keep wolves away from cattle
To keep cattle safe, the USDA is using movie clips to scare away wolves.