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Two polar bears spar on the shoreline of the Hudson Bay in November 2007.

'Polarbeargate' Scientist To Head Back To Work

The polar bear scientist who has spent more than a month suspended from his government job has now been told that he should report back to work on Friday — although NPR has learned that his job is changing and he will no longer manage federal contracts.

Maxut Zhumayev of Kazakhstan (left), Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner of Austria and Vassiliy Pivtsov of Kazakhstan pose for a photo after reaching the top of K2. Each of the three alpinists now have summited all of Earth's 14 major peaks without using supplementary oxygen.

Woman Reaches K2's Summit, And A Place In History

At more than 28,000 feet, K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world. And when Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner reached its summit this week, she became the first woman to climb all 14 of the world's tallest peaks without using oxygen tanks.

A convoy of Walmart trucks waited to enter New Orleans on Sept. 1, 2005, after the city was battered by Hurricane Katrina. Government agencies said the massive storm taught them that big-box retailers need to be an integral part of hurricane preparation and relief efforts.

Big-Box Stores' Hurricane Prep Starts Early

Retailers such as Walmart and Home Depot have turned hurricane preparation into a science — one that government emergency agencies have begun to embrace. They've deployed hundreds of trucks carrying everything from plywood to Pop-Tarts to stores in the storm's path.

Hurricane Irene Puts East Coast On Notice

The effects of Hurricane Irene are already being felt in North Carolina. Seven coastal states have declared emergencies, including North Carolina. The storm's path could affect 65 million people, including residents of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City.

Head inland: Nags Head, N.C., is among the many communities along the East Coast that are, or have been, evacuated as Irene draws near.

Irene On Track To Soak N.C., Barrel North Toward New York

Though the hurricane has weakened slightly and its projected track has been nudged east just a bit, it's still headed for what could be a devastating collision with the East Coast of the U.S.

Libyan Rebels Gain Ground, Perry Leads U.S. Polls

Rebels' advances in Libya are renewing praise and criticism for the country's leader. Americans are questioning how Barack Obama's support of the rebels will affect his 2012 presidential campaign. And Texas Governor Rick Perry is changing the picture for the GOP presidential candidates. Host Michel Martin talks politics with Politico's Cornell Belcher and Republican strategist Ron Christie.

Williams Demands Beshear Defend Prayer

After a state official advised a rural Kentucky school district against having a minister lead prayers before athletic events, Republican gubernatorial…

Pharmacist Accused of Drug Theft

A Frankfort pharmacist has been charged with theft of a controlled substance after he was caught on video under the influence of a stolen pharmacy drug, a…

New York City Orders Evacuations In Low-Lying Areas

The mayor issues a mandatory evacuation order as Irene bears down on the East Coast. An estimated 250,000 people are affected.

What Einstein Missed: Where Relativity And Road Trips Meet

Einstein taught us that time does not flow at the same rate for everyone. Highway relativity teaches us the same.

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