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Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch looks over at former Republican Gov. Mark Sanford during a debate Monday in Charleston, S.C., in the 1st Congressional District race.

Democrats Have High Hopes Of Defeating Sanford In S.C.

South Carolina's 1st Congressional District hasn't elected a Democrat since 1978. But in a race against scandal-ridden former Gov. Mark Sanford, Democrats think their candidate, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, has a chance to pull it off in Tuesday's special election.

Terry Dyroff, of Silver Spring, Md., had a PSA blood test that led to a prostate biopsy. The biopsy found no cancer but did give him a life-threatening infection.

Urologists Recommend Less PSA Testing For Prostate Cancer

The American Urological Association released new guidelines that, if they're heeded, would dramatically reduce the ranks of men who would be candidates for PSA testing. The prostate-specific antigen test can catch cancer early, but it frequently gives false alarms.

In <em>Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers</em>, author Clyde Edgerton shares tips for new dads. The advice starts before birth: Build the crib before you need it, and plan like you would for a hurricane. And don't forget flowers, tea and foot rubs for your pregnant wife.

Advice For New Dads From A Veteran Father Of Four

Novelist Clyde Edgerton has four kids; one is an adult, and the other three are all younger than 10. His new book, Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers, is a guide for dads that's written from his perspective as an older father. Pay heed, expectant fathers: Install that car seat now.

Pilot Bertrand Piccard takes off in the Solar Impulse solar electric airplane at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, on Friday.

Huge Solar Plane Begins Slow Flight Across The U.S.

The ultimate goal is to fly a solar-powered plane around the globe. In the U.S., Solar Impulse is expected to finish its journey in New York City.

Skip Bolen has attended the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for years, competing with other photographers for the best shots — and forming relationships with performers in the process.

At Jazz Fest, Photographers Have A Culture All Their Own

Some of the most iconic images of New Orleans musicians have come from its annual Jazz & Heritage festival — thanks to the scores of photographers who crowd the apron of the stage, vying for the best shots. Eve Troeh, of member station WWNO, tagged along with one of them this year.

'The Great Gatsby': Retold Again, With A Distinct Treatment

Host Scott Simon talks to director Baz Luhrmann about his new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel, The Great Gatsby.

Places Transformed: Syrian Refugees Overwhelm Camps, Towns

The fighting in Syria has created tens of thousands of refugees seeking shelter in neighboring Jordan. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Deborah Amos about a refugee camp in northern Jordan that has quickly become the second largest such camp in the world. Then we hear voices from a small town in southern Lebanon, where recently arrived Syrian refugees now outnumber the Lebanese residents.

Nebraska high court throws out stop that finds cocaine

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court says a car momentarily crossing a highway lane divider is not a good reason to stop it — a ruling that…

Star Wars Fans 'Use The Fourth' To Celebrate

Today is May 4, unofficially known as Star Wars Day — seemingly for the lone reason that it presents an opportunity for people to tell one another, "May the Fourth be with you." Fans of the George Lucas films are breaking out costumes and photos, and generally letting their Jedi flag fly.

The original Naked Cowboy, Robert Burck (second from right), shows off with new naked cowfolk, from left, Karen Munos, Titus Gandy, Alejandra Quinones and Patricia Burck in New York's Times Square.

Times Square's Naked Cowboy Wrangles Some Co-Workers

Donning a cowboy hat, a guitar and little else, the Naked Cowboy has made a name for himself among New York tourists. But there's plenty of free spirit (and cash) to spread around: Fellow naked cowboys and cowgirls pay for a chance to make a buck under his brand.

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