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The works of Henry David Thoreau have influenced generations of readers, but Thoreau himself wasn't always celebrated. His schoolmates and neighbors found him standoffish and regarded his fascination with plants and Indian relics as downright odd.

Don't Know What To Do With Your Life? Neither Did Thoreau

A new biography reveals that young Thoreau took quite a few detours on his path to Walden. A gossipy young man who loved eating popcorn, ice skating and listening to his music box, schoolmates and neighbors found him standoffish and regarded his fascination with plants and Indian relics as downright odd.

Judge Paul Lo Representing Hmong Community From The Bench

Paul Lo was born in Laos and spent part of his childhood in a Thai refugee camp. Now, he's reportedly the first Hmong-American judge in U.S. history. Host Michel Martin speaks with Lo about his unusual path to the bench. This segment originally aired Jan. 16, 2014, on Tell Me More.

Wednesday event highlights food insecurity in Nebraska

An estimated one in seven Nebraskans are food insecure—meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from.On Wednesday, Hunger Free Heartland,…

The photo that has offended many. The soldier responsible for posting it on Instagram has been suspended and an investigation has begun.

Soldiers' 'Fun' Photo With Flag-Draped Coffin Sparks Outrage

A soldier from the Wisconsin National Guard posted a photo of herself and other solders joking around. Social media have erupted with complaints about disrespect.

Document details fatal attack on Nebraska jailer

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska court document says a 15-year-old inmate strangled a jail guard for more than 2½ minutes after he lured her into his…

U.S. skater Jessica Smith, in black, is among the Americans who have been kept off the podium in Sochi despite strong performances leading up to the Winter Games. Smith's private coach is Jae Su Chun, who is under a two-year suspension from the International Skating Union.

U.S. Olympic Committee Plans To Examine Speedskating's Woes

The U.S. skaters' hopes, bolstered by wins in the recent World Cup season, were quickly dashed in Russia. U.S. organizers say they'll find out why — and they don't think it's the team's racing suits.

It's great that he's going for the last piece of pasta. Or is it?

Babies Who Eat Too Well May Be On The Path To Obesity

Do pushy parents make a baby fatter, or is it all in the genes? That's one of the big puzzles that scientists are trying to answer. Two studies suggest that an individual's interest in food is a big factor, even in babies. A genetic predisposition may be involved.

(From left) Incandescent, CFL and LED light bulbs. Many people are finding that choosing the right light bulb has a steep learning curve.

In The Dark About Picking A Light Bulb? This FAQ Can Help

It used to be easy to buy a light bulb. But the transition to more energy-efficient lighting means choosing from an array of products. We help you navigate the world of the 21st century light bulb.

Florida's 'Santa Claus' Of Speeding Tickets Gets Clipped

The small town of Hampton, Fla., will soon be no more. Lawmakers plan to shut down the town after a disastrous audit, prompted by an excess of speeding tickets, revealed its scandal-ridden history. Robert Siegel speaks with Aaron Deslatte, the Tallahassee Bureau Chief of the Orlando Sentinel.

Once Neglected, Secretaries Of State Step Into The Spotlight

There was a time when secretaries of state were seen as little more than functionaries. That view changed in 2000's Florida presidential election recount, which starred Katherine Harris. Now, secretaries of state are involved in implementing new state laws that have been making it either easier or harder for non-traditional voters to cast ballots — with decidedly partisan implications.

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