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Remembering some of those lost in the deadly central Texas flash floods
There have been more than 100 deaths following the flash floods in Texas, and dozens more are still unaccounted for. We remember some of those lost in the floods.
Can't Locate A Bathroom? There's An App For That
AirPNP is an app that connects full bladders with bathroom owners willing to share their facilities with strangers — for a small fee.
Zello App Gains Popularity With World's Protesters
Linda Wertheimer talks to Patrick Tucker, the technology editor for Defense One, about Zello — a walkie-talkie app. That app is becoming a key tool for protesters in Ukraine and Venezuela.
Survey: Americans Have Issues With Tech Jargon
A survey from Vouchercloud finds that a lot of Americans don't talk tech — at least not very well. More than 20 percent of respondents thought MP3 was a robot from Star Wars.
Russia Maintains Grip On Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula
As Russia strengthens its military control over Crimea, what options and obligations do the U.S. and its NATO allies have to protect Ukraine? David Greene talks to retired Adm. James Stavridis.
Sarah Dooley Releases Debut Album 'Stupid Things'
Dooley became a campus celebrity as an undergraduate at Columbia University. She won over Internet critics with a comedy Web series. She combines sweetness and irony in some irreverent lyrics.
What's Your Travoltified Name?
After John Travolta messed up Idina Menzel's name at the Oscars, Slate.com came up with widget that will figure out your "Travoltified" name. Enter a name. It spits out a mangled moniker.
Minnesota Farmer Builds 50-Foot Snowman
Greg Novak calls his snowman Granddaddy. It took him five weeks and hundreds of hours to construct.
Syria Falls Behind Destroying Its Chemical Weapons
Linda Wertheimer gets a progress report on Syria's disposal of chemical weapons from Amy Smithson, an expert at the Center for Non-Proliferation Studies.
Conversations About Slavery Inspired By '12 Years A Slave'
At the Oscars, 12 Years a Slave won Best Picture. Screenwriter John Ridley says the film sparked discussions about slavery's legacy. (This talk initially aired on Feb. 27, 2014, on Morning Edition.)
Donut Shop Opens At YMCA But Can't Sell Its Bread And Butter
Honey Dew Donuts has been cleared to open one of its stores at the YMCA in Quincy, Mass. Just one restriction: no donuts. Salads, fruit cups, sandwiches and smoothies are allowed.
John Travolta Messes Up 'Let It Go' Singer's Name
Travolta introduced Idina Menzell calling her "wickedly talented." She starred in Wicked on Broadway. But he flubbed her name, calling her Adele Dazeem. The song from Frozen won the Oscar anyway.
France Mourns Filmmaker Alain Resnais
by Eleanor Beardsley
Prolific French film-maker Alain Resnais died over the weekend at the age of 91. Resnais' films captured international awards over seven decades. And, he was making movies up until the very end.