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The biggest solar storm in years has lit up the skies with the spectacular show known as the Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis offers a spectacle of green and blue over Canada and Northern Europe. The big storm is treating stargazers as far south as England — and may well make up for the disruptions it could bring to the electrical grid and GPS signals.

In New York City, the street in front of a high school was painted with big white letters that were supposed to read "school." But the word painted read "shcool." The city says a contractor made the mistake after some street repairs.

Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich apologized but said, "sometimes combat actions can cause tragic results."

Critics say the new policy will open opportunities for hackers to access vast personal data.

ANALYSIS: There were appeals to what unites Americans, and even to what may unite the warring parties in Washington. But the spirit and bite of the address were in the throwing down of the gauntlet.

Etta James, the legendary vocalist who is perhaps best known for her version of the song "At Last," has died. She was 73. Fresh Air remembers the singer with excerpts from a 1994 interview about her lengthy career.

The band didn't have many big hits, but it helped define the music of its generation. With the release of The Smiths' complete works, rock historian Ed Ward look back and tries to figure out what made the group so important.

Less salt and fat. More whole grains, fruit, veggies and low-fat dairy. This is what kids can expect in the school lunchroom soon, according to new standards for school meals announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and first lady Michelle Obama.

Host Michel Martin and NPR Senior Business Editor Marilyn Geewax discuss America's economic health and review Congressional reactions to the economic proposals in the president's State of the Union address. They also look at the upcoming primary in Florida, where the housing crisis remains a major problem.

The Beauty Shop ladies discuss GOP and Tea Party responses to the State of the Union speech. They also weigh in on Seal and Heidi Klum's breakup, and survey results about how African-American women define themselves. Host Michel Martin talks with political and cultural bloggers, a Washington Post writer, and Tea Party Patriots member.