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The art of the obituary

Regular readers know how much the NewsCut team -- all one of us -- enjoys a good obituary.
by Bob Collins

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Here’s looking at us

Here’s looking at us

Space isn't going to be anywhere near as interesting as it's been for the last six months once Cmdr. Chris Hadfield returns from the International Space Station.
by Bob Collins

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What’s in a (NPR) name?

What’s in a (NPR) name?

Everything you always wanted to know about NPR names
by Bob Collins

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Who’ll help the older worker? (5×8 – 5/6/13)

Who’ll help the older worker? (5×8 – 5/6/13)

Out of a job and running out of time, the lost photos of Joplin, the out-of-school bully, how girls get a head start, and Charlie's prom.
by Bob Collins

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Time for farmers to get the message

Time for farmers to get the message

Maybe it's time to think about doing things differently, farmers.
by Bob Collins

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History that can’t be forgotten

History that can’t be forgotten

I learn something new every time I read through the Today’s Document Tumblr page published by the National Archives. Sometimes it’s stuff that I learn that I guess I wish I hadn’t. I felt that way reading a recently posted document on the Kent State shooting. Saturday marks 43 years since National Guard troops killed…
by Paul Tosto

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Rare WWII German plane to be raised from watery grave

Rare WWII German plane to be raised from watery grave

The Royal Air Force museum in Britain is planning to raise a World War II-era airplane from the floor of the English Channel.
by Nate Minor

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Investigative reporter group accepting nominations for sarcastic award

By MPR News editor Bill Wareham Earlier this week, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), announced it was accepting nominations for a new award. It could well be argued that industry awards tend to be overly self-congratulatory and are handed out a little too freely. But this award, the Golden Padlock, is different: “This honor acknowledges…
by David Cazares

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Segregation hurts everyone’s wallet, research says

Segregation hurts everyone’s wallet, research says

New research suggests that segregation -- by both race and skill set -- drags down economic growth of whole metropolitan areas.
by Nate Minor

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