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On May 6, 1954, Britain's Roger Bannister hits the tape to become the first person to break the 4-minute mile in Oxford, England. His family said Sir Roger Bannister died peacefully in Oxford on March 3 at age 88.

Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4-Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88

Roger Bannister's 3:59:4 mile in 1954 unlocked the door to what was possible in track — both physically and psychologically.

Texas Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke at a January town hall meeting in Alice, Texas. In his long-shot bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz, O'Rourke has campaigned in at least 226 of the state's 254 counties.

Texas Democrat's Underdog Bid To Unseat Ted Cruz Picks Up Momentum

It has been 25 years since a Democrat has represented the Lone Star State in the Senate, but Rep. Beto O'Rourke believes he can beat the odds by campaigning in every part of Texas.

Liliana Reyes instructs a home health aide class on human biology at Encuentro, an immigrant education center in Albuquerque. State-certified graduates of the program help elderly and disabled clients with activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medication on time.

U.S. Immigration Policy Threatens Shake-Up In Home Health Business

At least a million more home aides will be needed in the next decade, U.S. statistics suggest. And about a quarter of today's 3 million aides who help older adults avoid nursing homes are immigrants.

Director Guillermo del Toro's <em>The Shape of Water</em> won best director and best picture at the 90th Academy Awards.

A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered

Last year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele.

Salary Snag Keeps West Virginia Teachers Out Of Classrooms

As the teacher strike in West Virginia heads into its eighth school day, Steve Inskeep talks to Dale Lee president of the West Virginia Education Association about what's next.

What Kids Think About Bullying And Kindness In The Trump Era

A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty.

South Korea's national security director Chung Eui-yong, center, National Intelligence Service Chief Suh Hoon, second left, and others in the delegation pose before boarding an aircraft as they leave for Pyongyang at a military airport south of Seoul Monday.

South Korean Officials Meet Kim Jong Un To Pave The Way For U.S. Talks

Seoul sent special envoys, including a spy chief and a top security official, in a first reported meeting between South Korean officials and North Korea's leader since he took power in 2011.

While Under Scrutiny, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits White House

As corruption investigations against him intensify at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington, D.C. and touted their close relationship.

Long Lost Footage Of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Discovered On Film

A can of old film sold out of the trunk of a car turned out to contain long lost footage. The film shows some of the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.

Deadline For Congressional Action On DACA Program Has Come And Gone

The deadline was Monday but Congress has stalled on taking action. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, about what's next.

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