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Andrews was the youngest of the boogie-woogie sibling act, which played more USO tours during World War II than anyone besides Bob Hope. She was also known as the most charismatic of the trio.

A bidding war for top students means less money for students who can't afford college on their own.

Bollywood film director Yash Chopra died Sunday. NPR's Bilal Qureshi explains what Chopra meant to South Asia — and to his own family.

Enjoy a brew or two as you listen to this mix in honor of the world's biggest beer festival. Prost!

Melissa Block speaks with Lynne Hennessey, a designer with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, about new body armor that has been developed to accommodate female soldiers.

China has just joined an exclusive global club with the launch of its first aircraft carrier. David Greene talks to naval historian and defense analyst Paul Beaver about the new Chinese aircraft carrier that has just entered service in China's navy.

Last month, Brent Musburger was accused of being sexist when he gushed about "what a beautiful woman" Miss Alabama was during the BCS Championship game. Commentator Frank Deford says if Musburger was guilty of anything, it was failing to note what a cliche he was perpetuating.

In a tropical spot like Puerto Rico, you'd think a person would practically be stumbling over exotic fruits and fresh fish. Not so much. Blame global economics.

Steven Soderbergh has said Side Effects will be his final film. But the talented director has turned in a stylish but silly thriller — a sad closing chapter for a notable career.

Women hold only about 17 percent of the seats on boards of directors of Fortune 500 companies, and they have an even smaller percentage of senior executive positions, according to a new study.