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Niles Paul (right) at a Redskins practice with then-teammate Tim Hightower, before the juice-stealing incidents came to light.

Juice Maker Helps Tight End Block Thieving Teammates

Capri Sun could capitalize on its clever gift to juice fan and Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul. Paul complained that his teammates have been stealing his juice, and the company offered him a unique solution.

Romney's 2011 Tax Return Shows He Paid At 14.1 Percent Rate, Campaign Says

That rate is in line with earlier statements the candidate made about how much he paid in taxes last year. He's also releasing a summary of his taxes from the past 20 years — which may not satisfy Democrats who want him to offer more details.

Arefa with her host family, sisters Jami Valentine (left) and Staci Freeman. Doctors in the U.S. have been treating Arefa's third-degree burns, and also performed skin-graft surgery for the top of her head. Each morning still requires a fresh dressing.<strong> </strong>

One Afghan Girl's Healing Journey To The U.S.

Arefa, 6, suffered a life-threatening wound on her head as well as severe burns when her family's tent in Afghanistan was engulfed in flames from an IED. Doctors treating her at a hospital in Los Angeles say her struggle to stay alive for three years is nothing short of a miracle.

Casino Opponents Seek Information On City's Consultant

A political committee, formed to oppose a casino development in Springfield Massachusetts is seeking information about the city’s casino consultant.…

NY inmates sue for dental floss and $500 million

Several inmates in a New York jail have filed a $500 million lawsuit because they're not allowed to use dental floss. More from WAMC's Dave LucasIn a…

Vermont Town Officials Put at Ease on Disaster Prep

A top official in the southern Vermont town of Dummerston says he's less worried now that he's learned more about preparations for an emergency at the…

Republican Rep. Todd Akin and incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill debate Friday in Columbia, Mo. McCaskill had once been considered among the most vulnerable Senate Democrats until Akin made comments about "legitimate rape." The candidates were asked about Akin's controversial statement at the start of Friday's debate.

GOP Senate Takeover Hopes Dim, But Too Early To Put On Ice

Republican dreams of taking control of the U.S. Senate in November have been declared all but dead over the past several days by prognosticators pointing to trouble facing the party in unexpected places. But a noted analyst of Senate races says much could change between now and Election Day.

A large sandstone feature in southwestern Colorado, Chimney Rock became America's newest national monument on Friday.

Chimney Rock Becomes Newest National Monument

An ancient beauty in southwestern Colorado, Chimney Rock became the third national monument named by President Obama on Friday. More than just a spectacular feature, Chimney Rock's towering sandstone pillars were of astronomical importance to the ancestral Pueblo people over 1,000 years ago.

A Photographer's Ode To Unsung Artists

Here's a photographer you probably don't know, but who's worth a closer look.

The Donkey cocktail is leading in the polls so far at Lincoln, a restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Red Food, Blue Food: Edible Polls Give Obama The Edge, For Now

Stores and restaurants are rushing to capitalize on the political season, pitting Democrats against Republicans with red- and blue-themed offerings. But some purveyors admit people might be picking their favorites based on taste, not politics.

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