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Gals Who Grill: What Will It Take For Women To Man The Q?

Allison Aubrey — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

There's a lot of innovation in grilling — everything from fancy briquettes to gadgets that help grill veggies to perfection.

But according to survey data from the NPD Group, one thing that's not changing is who's firing up the grill.

Men are more than twice as likely as women to be the primary griller in the household, according to the survey.

Baptist Church In Oklahoma Churns Out Meals For Victims

Kirk Siegler — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

Hundreds of volunteers have come to Moore, Okla., to help the community following Monday's tornado. Some are helping clear debris, others bringing out water and supplies to people whose homes were damaged or destroyed, and whose lives are in disarray. One group of volunteers is cooking more than 10,000 meals a day.

IRS Hearings Highlight Ambiguity Of Nonprofits In Politics

Peter Overby — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

The congressional hearings about the IRS's handling of Tea Party applications for tax-exempt status raise the question of why and how tax-exempt groups engage in politics in the first place.

'Steal The Menu': A Chronicle Of A Career In Food Coverage

editor — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

When Raymond Sokolov began writing about food, it was considered a specialty portfolio. Today, celebrity chefs abound in the U.S. and Britain, with cookbooks, TV shows and groupies. Host Scott Simon speaks with Sokolov about his new book, Steal the Menu: A Memoir of Forty Years in Food.

Obama Keeps Distance From Torture Debate, At Least For Now

Tom Gjelten — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

In his national security speech Thursday, President Obama discussed drone warfare and the Guantanamo detention camp. But a third controversial issue went largely unmentioned: the use of interrogation methods that are tantamount to torture.

Obama banned those interrogation techniques on his second day in office. But he has largely avoided the debate over whether torture in some cases has produced valuable information.

Gnomes Crash Distinguished Garden Show In England

Dana Farrington — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

Gnomes marched their way into one of England's most prestigious gardening events this year.

War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English

Eleanor Beardsley — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

Will teaching English in France's universities undermine the French language? That's up for debate in the country now, and the arguments are heated.

The lower house of the French Parliament approved a measure Thursday that would allow courses to be taught in English, something that is currently against the law.

Those in favor of the proposal say it will attract more international students and improve English language skills of French students.

'Please, No More Clothes': Okla. Asks For Monetary Donations

Pam Fessler — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000

The tornado that devastated much of Moore, Okla., has drawn loads of donations from across the country: food, clothing, medical supplies, toys. Much of it is needed by the victims, but not everything.

After every disaster, relief groups usually ask for one thing: money. But writing a check or texting a donation isn't always that satisfying for those who want so desperately to help.

In India, More Women Are Playing Matchmaker For Themselves

Julie McCarthy — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:55:00 +0000
In India, some of the most entertaining reading on a Sunday afternoon is found in the classified ads.

Tough Arizona Sheriff Gets Judicial Reprimand

editor — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:49:00 +0000
In Arizona, a federal judge ruled against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, saying it used racial profiling to enforce the state's tough immigration laws. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ted Robbins about the ruling.