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Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai delivers a speech after receiving the Sakharov Prize for Freedom at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Nov. 20.

Malala, Hailed Around The World, Controversial At Home

Malala Yousafzai is widely viewed as a heroine in the West, for her brave stand against the Taliban's violent repression of girls' right to education. But the 16-year-old is the subject of fierce debate at home in Pakistan, and some worry that she is being exploited for ideological purposes.

Instead of touring to promote his new album <em>Naked Garden</em>, Lukas Nelson is at home on his father Willie Nelson's ranch. "We're playing a lot of chess and dominoes. And we're writing music," he says.

Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music

NPR's David Greene talks to Lukas Nelson about a new album, hunkering down with family, silver linings and focusing on what's important in life.

Demonstrators march in Moscow on Sunday against the city's controversial plan to knock down Soviet-era apartment blocks and redevelop the old neighborhoods.

Muscovites Protest Mayor's Plans to Demolish Their Homes

One of the enduring legacies of communist rule is a housing stock that was often hastily built and now is in various stages of dilapidation. But a "renovation program" is being met with skepticism.

Retired attorney Henry Sailer, who lives in the Washington, D.C., area, gave up a minivan to drive the new Honda Fit.

Tiny Cars Finding New Homes in the U.S.

With gas at around $3 per gallon, it would seem a good time for automakers to step up their marketing of small cars. Honda, Nissan, GM and Toyota are introducing new fuel efficient, sub-compacts to the U.S. market. The cars are finding some unexpected buyers.

Close up of solar panels taken on Oct. 16, 2019

Environmental group working to 'solarize' homes in central Montana

The Central Montana Resource Council is streamlining residents’ transition to rooftop solar by working to remove some of the biggest barriers — mainly, time and money.

Safe Rides Home For New Year's Eve Revelers

New Year’s Eve revelers in Montana ringing in 2019 have options on how to make it home safely after drinking, including cab, Uber or Lyft rides, buses,…

Some elderly and disabled residents of Belle Harbor Manor were evacuated here, to the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Queens, as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Disabled Residents Displaced By Superstorm Sandy Back At Home

It's been nearly four tumultuous months since Superstorm Sandy forced the residents of Belle Harbor Manor from their adult home. Last week, the residents, who suffer mental and physical illnesses, were allowed to return home, only to find that things were not at all like they left them.

"For Sale" and "For Rent" signs are seen on the front of townhomes in Centreville, Va.

For Many, It's Still A Good Time To Buy A Home

Housing prices have been falling for years now, and aren't likely to turn around for a long time. While some economists say renting makes more sense, others insist it's a great time to make a home purchase in many U.S. cities.

Democratic Race in the Home Stretch

Alex Chadwick talks to John Dickerson of Slate.com about the confusion over whether or when Hillary Clinton will concede the race to Barack Obama. And two superdelegates also discuss their recent endorsements.

Home Of Salem Witch Trials Victim Is Up For Sale

In 1692, John Proctor was accused of witchcraft and hanged, and now someone could own his house. The listing says it was built in 1638. The exterior is a deep-grey color with a bright red door.

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