The Synod Could Be The Defining Moment Of Francis' Papacy
Sunday is the first day of a three-week meeting of Catholic bishops to tackle questions of marriage, divorce and homosexuality — issues that go to the heart of what it means to be a Catholic.» EMail This
View ArticleScrubbing A Trade Deal: Translators Get Behind The Ears Of The TPP
What does it mean to "scrub" an agreement? Here's a look at the phrase "legal scrub" — and why it's significant to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.» EMail This
View ArticleThe Key To 'Accountability' — And Why You'll Be Hearing It A Lot This Week
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporter Michael Schmidt about accountability — a word that's likely to come up often next week, as Hillary Clinton faces the House Select Committee on Benghazi.» EMail...
View ArticleAdele's '25' Is Coming. Where You'll Hear It Is A Mystery For Now
A word you may hear a lot this week: "streamable." Adele is about to release one of the most anticipated albums of the year, but she hasn't confirmed whether Spotify will be part of the picture.
View Article'Pandemic' Board Game Proves Infectious
When the post-Thanksgiving dinner board games come out, one Word You'll Hear could be: Pandemic Legacy. That's a hot new board game where players team up to contain epidemics worldwide.
View Article2 Degrees In Paris: The Global Warming Set To Dominate Climate Conversation
As world leaders gather in Paris to talk about climate change, one phrase that will dominate conversations is "two degrees."
View ArticleHow Tech Billionaires Are Bypassing Charities To Target Their Philanthropy
You may hear the words "impact investing" this week. It's fast becoming the way a new generation of wealthy are choosing to invest in society. Chronicle of Philanthropy editor Stacy Palmer explains.
View Article'Oh, Bring Us Some ... ' Wait. What Is Figgy Pudding?
It doesn't usually feature figs, and it isn't what Americans think of as a pudding. Want to try it for yourself? Be prepared for 30 minutes of prep, eight hours of cooking — and four weeks of aging.
View ArticleFrom #Squadgoals To Schlonged, Contenders For 2015's Word Of The Year
Military jargon in Syria, mythical beasts in Silicon Valley, Yiddish vulgarities in the presidential campaign: Linguist Ben Zimmer breaks down some noteworthy terms from the past year.
View ArticleWords You'll Hear: 'Substantially Similar'
"Substantially similar" is a phrase key to understanding California's Fair Pay Act. The new law went into effect Jan. 1 and aims to close the pay gap between men and women.
View ArticleWords You'll Hear: Clean Up
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks cleaning up after a massive snowstorm blanketed the Northeast over the weekend.
View ArticleWhy Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.
View ArticleEmojis Are Becoming A Bigger Part Of Conversation ;)
With Facebook unveiling additional emoji options, linguist Tyler Schnoebelen talks about how emojis are changing the way we communicate.
View ArticleBlame It On The Algorithm: Defining The Word That's Giving Instagrammers Fits
Instagram will start testing a new algorithm that will choose what content we see first. Tech journalist Kurt Wagner explains what an algorithm does, and why users might not be so happy about it.
View ArticleNPR's Past April Fools' Day Pranks
NPR has a tradition of sneaking in a fake story on April Fools' Day. Guest host Daniel Zwerdling speaks with longtime producers Art Silverman and Barry Gordemer about their favorites from past years.
View ArticleWords You'll Hear: Gentrification
This week is the 100th birthday of Jane Jacobs, who resisted gentrification in New York and became a respected thinker on urban planning. Author Roberta Brandes Gratz talks about Jacobs' legacy.
View ArticleThe Controversy Over Boycott, Divestment And Sanctions On Israel
The boycott, divestment and sanctions movement seeks to pressure Israel to stop building West Bank settlements. Laurie Goodstein of The New York Times explains the latest group to consider BDS.
View ArticleWhat Does 'Presumptive' Nominee Mean?
Donald Trump has been the presumptive Republican nominee since last month. Hillary Clinton expects to grab that title Tuesday. But that isn't the same thing as officially securing the nomination.
View ArticleU.S. And China Both Agree On 'Brexit': U.K. Should Stay In EU
As United Kingdom voters prepare to vote on whether to remain in the European Union, President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping both think leaving is a bad idea for the economy.
View ArticleExpanded Canal Opens In Panama
After about a decade of construction and a $5 billion price tag, a new, bigger canal has opened in Panama. It's been a source of national pride for Panamanians.
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