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South African Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs, seen here in Johannesburg in 2009, resisted the impulse to take revenge on the bomber who cost him his right arm.

From South Africa, Lessons In 'Soft Vengeance'

South African Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs discusses how a once-divided nation can abandon the impulse to avenge past wrongs and, instead, come together to build a new democracy. One of the framers of the country's constitution, Sachs also mulls over just what it means to determine the "intent" of a nation's founding fathers.

Breast-feeding Mothers Living In First Food Deserts

Most people are aware of the positive effects of breast-feeding. But in many areas of the country, breast-feeding is not the cultural norm, and there's little support available for mothers. Host Michel Martin talks with Kimberly Seals Allers, the co-author of a new report on so-called "first food deserts," and a nursing mother, Areti Gourzis.

The Kills: Giving the Gift of Grit

In one of the best glam-rock songs to surface in recent years, The Kills' "Last Day of Magic" is unashamed of its own aggressiveness. The song, composed in rural Michigan, lets its rustic setting bleed through every note, with a resonance that's both poppy and dirty.

Can Romney Appeal To Women, Minority Voters?

With Rick Santorum out of the presidential race, Mitt Romney is focusing his energy on the general election. Early polls show Romney trailing President Obama, partly due to his deficit with women and Latinos. Guest host Viviana Hurtado speaks with National Review contributor Mario Loyola and Janice Crouse of Concerned Women for America.

As Homeland Security Steps Up Cybercrime Fight, Tech Industry Wary

The Department of Homeland Security, an agency repeatedly criticized for internal mismanagement and bloat, is the cornerstone of the new White House initiative to fight cybercrime.

University of Connecticut defensive back Byron Jones takes off for the broad jump at the NFL combine Monday. Jones recorded an NFL record of 12 feet 3 inches.

12 Feet: A Soaring New Broad Jump Record Is Set At NFL Combine

If you're ever standing near Byron Jones when he jumps, you might want to stay well back. On Monday, the cornerback flew more than 12 feet from a standing start.

<a href="http://www.baratunde.com/">Baratunde Thurston</a> is an American comedian and the digital director of <em>The Onion</em>. He co-founded the black political blog <a href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/">Jack & Jill Politics</a>. He is also a prolific <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/baratunde">tweeter</a>.

Baratunde Thurston Explains 'How To Be Black'

From the comedian and digital director of The Onion, a satirical self-help book for anyone who has a black friend, wants to be the next black president or speak for the black community.

Baratunde Thurston Explains 'How To Be Black'

From the comedian and digital director of The Onion, a satirical self-help book for anyone who has a black friend, wants to be the next black president or speak for the black community.

Arafat Reinstates Ousted Security Chief

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat reinstates Abdel Razek Majaide as chief of the Palestinian security forces. Arafat ousted Majaide a few days ago and replaced him with his cousin, Moussa Arafat, touching off unrest in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians had loudly denounced the move as a sign of cronyism and corruption. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon.

Holiday Video Game Preview: Beyond 'Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3'

We look at some of the upcoming video game releases, including the hugely hyped Call Of Duty 3: Modern Warfare.

Rob Lowe's family moved to California when he was a teenager, where he became fast friends with the likes of Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez. "For the first time, I met people my own age that wanted to act and that wanted to be filmmakers," he says. "It was great to fall in with a crowd that had similar likes." Lowe is pictured in Los Angeles in 1983.

'I Wanted A New Life,' Says Actor, Author Rob Lowe

It isn't easy to transition from teen idol to Hollywood star — and while heartthrob Rob Lowe may have succeeded, that's not to say his career hasn't seen some historic highs and lows. He chronicles his journey from the Brat Pack to The West Wing in a new memoir, Stories I Only Tell My Friends.

The Supreme Court considers whether GPS monitoring devices like this one may be affixed to suspects' cars without a warrant from a judge.

Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

The Supreme Court weighs whether police must get a warrant from a judge before they can attach such a device to a car so they can monitor a suspect's every movement for an indefinite period of time. The case could have enormous implications for privacy rights in the information age.

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