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Analysis: Biden Choice Shows Obama's Pragmatism

Democratic candidate Barack Obama's choice of Sen. Joseph Biden shows he's pragmatic, says NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson. She discusses with Scott Simon some of the positives and negatives of Obama's vice presidential selection.

This image provided by IntelCenter on Dec. 8, 2010, shows a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban containing footage of a man believed to be Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. The 26-year-old Army sergeant was captured by the Taliban more than three years ago.

Taliban Showing New Willingness On Prisoner Swap

At issue is the fate of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the only known U.S. prisoner of war held captive in Afghanistan. The Taliban may be keen to trade him for some of its leaders held at Guantanamo Bay.

Therapists Marcela Ot'alora and Bruce Poulter are trained to conduct MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. In this reenactment, they demonstrate how they help guide and watch over a patient who is revisiting traumatic memories while under the influence of MDMA.

MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment

Drugs like molly and ecstasy may be best known for giving partyers euphoric feelings. But MDMA, the drugs' psychoactive ingredient, is proving effective at treating severe trauma when used in therapy.

Research Shows Microbes Are Crucial To Our Health

There are trillions of microbes living in and on our bodies: bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms. A growing body of evidence indicates they may be vital for our health.

The Baltimore Orioles vendor who steals the show

While the Baltimore Orioles compete on the field, another battle takes place in the stands: the fight to be top vendor. StoryCorps brings a conversation with "Fancy Clancy," a vendor who's been selling beer at Baltimore Orioles games since 1974.

A Golden Retriever runs the agility course during the agility ring during the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship on February 13, 2016 in New York, at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Dogs entered in the agility demonstrate skills required in the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate. / AFP / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Inside The Mind Of A Westminster Dog Show Judge

As the annual event kicks off today, we revisit our talk with the 2015 judge for Best in Show at Westminster, David Merriam.

Best in Show winner Rufus, a bull terrier, is taken through his paces in competiton during the 130th Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 14.

Bull Terrier Takes Best in Show at Westminster

A bull terrier named Rocky Top's Sundance Kid (aka "Rufus") takes top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Dog Show in New York. David Frei, director of communications at the Westminster Kennel Club, and Kathy Kirk, Rufus' handler, talk to Robert Siegel about this year's Super Bowl of dog shows.

GM is co-developing a hybrid system with two other large automakers.

Automakers Unveil New Hybrids at Detroit Show

At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, just about every manufacturer has something new to offer, including new hybrid-engine vehicles from Toyota, Ford and General Motors. GM, which has been slow to embrace the technology, unveiled two new hybrids at this year's show.

Hertz Shows Big 2Q Losses

Hertz Global Holdings showed big losses in 2Q 2020.

Electric Bikes Make Auto Show Appearance

The makers of tiny Smart cars put an electric bike on display at the Detroit Auto Show. People at the show can also find bikes with pedals, like the Toyota Prius-branded bicycle.

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