On a South African beach, the singer saw sea lions on rocks and in shallow water. As she later wrote on Facebook, "I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists." Then one of the sea lions moved within a foot of her, roared and tried to bite.
National NewsCongress May Skip Payroll Tax Showdown This Time AroundNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:00am
Congress appears to have avoided another showdown over the payroll tax reduction that's been pumping billions of dollars back into the economy. For China's Likely Premier, A Western InfluenceNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 02/15/2012 - 2:00am
Li Keqiang, who is in line to become China's next premier, has a very different resume than other Chinese leaders. Looking For Lin In All The Wrong PlacesNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:00pm
Why are the so-called experts are always looking in the same places? Frank Deford wonders how many talented athletes like Jeremy Lin have been overlooked because of stereotyping. Remembering Jackie Kennedy's White House TourNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 02/14/2012 - 5:49am
On this day 50 years ago, first lady Jackie Kennedy offered a Valentine to America: A televised tour of the newly-restored White House. White House Welcomes Chinese Official Xi JinpingNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 02/14/2012 - 3:27am
China's Vice President Xi Jinping visits the White House Tuesday. While in Washington, Xi will discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues. Study: 1.8 Million Dead People Still Registered To VoteNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:05pm
A new report finds that about one in eight U.S. voter registrations are invalid or inaccurate. While there are few documented cases of voter fraud, the study finds that cooperation among states could improve the accuracy of voter registration lists nationwide. You Too Can Stash Cash In An Offshore AccountNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 02/13/2012 - 6:29am
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney made news when he disclosed he had a Swiss bank account. Many affluent Americans do. Rental Company Using DNA To Track Dog DroppingsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 02/13/2012 - 5:32am
Midwest Property Services is testing the DNA of 200 dogs. Their owners live in apartments around Sioux Falls, S.D. Is Adding Fiber To Food Really Good For Your Health?NPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:55am
Fiber-fortified products are all over the supermarket. But are these foods actually making you healthier? This question turns out to be one of those places where scientists know a lot less than you may think they do. Tags:
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