Archive for February 16th, 2013

Wet Seal posts declining January same-store sales

Money | 10:59pm | Wendy Lee

Wet Seal’s flagship stores have struggled to compete against fast-fashion retailers like Forever 21 and it shows in the company’s sales.

Obama advocates 'common sense' approach to guns

U.S./World | 2:00pm | Scott Horsley | NPR

President Obama was in Chicago on Friday to address the scourge of gun violence that's plaguing that city and so many other parts of the country.

California insurers may turn to geography to set premiums

Health | 1:00pm | Judy Lin, AP

Geography is going to play a larger role in how much some Californians will pay for insurance under the federal health overhaul.

Conflict transforms Syrian English teacher into war photographer

U.S./World | 10:00am | Kelly McEvers | NPR

Nour Kelze, a 25-year-old resident of Aleppo, was a teacher. Then the war came to her city, and with it, a new career as a war photographer.

Pope's resignation an opportunity for Africa's cardinals

U.S./World | 9:30am | Ofeibea Quist-Arcton | NPR

Pope Benedict's resignation kicks off a process to choose his successor. Some have put the odds on the next leader possibly coming from Africa, the fastest growing region for Catholicism in the world.

Huge bomb in Pakistani market kills dozens

U.S./World | 8:57am | Korva Coleman | NPR

The explosion in Quetta is aimed at Shiite women and children; two bombings last month killed nearly 120 Shiites in the same city and injured scores more.

Driver credited with helping 2 cops hit by Dorner

Crime | 8:32am | AP

Authorities are applauding a cab driver for helping two Riverside police officers who were shot by Christopher Dorner in an ambush.

The 'baby dolls' of Mardi Gras: A fun tradition with a serious side

Culture | 8:12am | Tina Antolini | NPR

The baby dolls were born from racial segregation in New Orleans in 1912. A group of African-American prostitutes decided to express themselves through dance and costumes, challenging taboo by parading during Mardi Gras.