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The media company is ending its business relationship with the presidential hopeful after comments he made about Mexican immigrants.

The first known Hispanic immigrant came to New York City from the island of Hispaniola in 1613, and that was only the beginning. An exhibit at New York's El Museo del Barrio looks at the city's Hispanic influences from the 1600s to 1945.

Four years ago, an atmospheric scientist near Boulder, Colo., stumbled on surprising air pollution data: The region's levels of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, were far higher than anyone would have expected. What was going on? The search for an answer led straight to the natural gas and oil fields of northern Colorado.

Robert B. Parker doesn't romanticize the city that is home to his fictional private eye, Spenser. "If I lived in Cincinnati, Spenser would be working in Cincinnati," says the author.

You finally find a spot along the curb, between two hulking SUVs, and it looks pretty tight. Do you go for it or move on? Not to worry; geometry can save you.

The uprising in Egypt has become confusing and messy. It wasn't like that when it started. At first, young Egyptians led the way, spreading their demand for democracy through Facebook and Twitter. Their message is resonating worldwide, especially among their own generation — and especially in the Middle East. Young, Internet-savvy Israelis are following their struggle with mixed feelings.

In this rebroadcast from 2010, the musical theater legend talks about writing the lyrics and music for several of his productions, including the 1981 musical Merrily We Roll Along, which is currently in the middle of a two-week run in New York City.

When World War I veterans returned from overseas, they were promised a cash bonus for their service — but they wouldn't get their money until 1945. Then the Great Depression struck. Desperate for relief, in 1932 a group of veterans from Portland, Ore., went to Washington to demand early payment. The protests led to violence — and eventually the GI Bill.

Though some in East Millinocket, Maine, are thrilled the town's paper mill is open again, many are unhappy with what the jobs are paying. But for every resident riled up about the lower wages, there seems to be another who is infuriated at those who dare complain.

Womack sang for a gospel group with his brothers called the Valentinos. It's All Over Now was their first international hit. Womack, who died June 27 at the age of 70, talked with Terry Gross in 1999.

Israel frees 500 Palestinian prisoners, making good on promises made to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas last month. The mass release comes one day after the Israeli government gave final approval to dismantling Gaza settlements.

President Obama, who addressed the nation's school children, is not the first president to do so. President Reagan delivered his address just after the 1988 elections, when he was on his way out of office. Three years later, President George H.W. Bush spoke from a Washington, D.C., public school.