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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the Senate minority whip, questions Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius before the Senate Finance Committee on Nov. 6.

Is Sen. John Cornyn Conservative Enough For Texas?

Cornyn's voting record ranks him as the second most conservative Republican in the Senate. But some on the right feel he was insufficiently supportive of Sen. Ted Cruz's effort to defund Obamacare, and now he faces a primary challenge from Steve Stockman, a Houston-area House member.

Game 4 Of The NBA Finals A Moment Of Truth For Lebron James

Game 4 of the NBA finals is Thursday night in San Antonio. The Miami Heat now trail the San Antonio Spurs and their star player is struggling. Lebron James is arguably the best player in basketball, but he hasn't cracked 20 points in any of the three previous games. San Antonio's defense has at times made him look indecisive.

The number of catalogs mailed in the U.S. peaked in 2007, according to the Direct Marketing Association. It's come down since then, but last year it reached 11.9 billion.

Here's Why Retailers Keep Sending You Catalogs

While other things made with paper have become obsolete, Americans received nearly 12 billion catalogs in the mail last year — and they love them, says one business consultant.

"It's not just any old tomato or any old potato. It's actually a really good, all-around potato at the base," says Michael Perry with Thomas & Morgan, the company that first developed the plant in the U.K. "Then on the top you've got the potential to have up to 500 super-sweet fruit."

Gardener's Twofer: First Ketchup 'N' Fries Plant Hits U.S. Market

British horticulturists figured out how to graft a tomato plant onto a potato plant. The plant, called Ketchup 'n' Fries, has crossed the pond and will be available to U.S. gardeners this spring.

CoastLine Candidate Interviews: Steve Unger (D), Challenging Rep. Millis for NC House District 16

On this edition of CoastLine Candidate Interviews, we meet Steve Unger, the Democrat who is challenging Chris Millis, the Republican incumbent, in North…

Barbershop: Trump's Comments And Latinos

Linda Chavez of the Center for Equal Opportunity, Denise Galvez of Latinas for Trump and columnist Gustavo Arellano discuss Donald Trump's week of comments about a former Miss Universe.

Clinton Reaches Milestone While Sanders Continues The Fight

NPR's Mara Liasson reports on Tuesday's primary results; David Greene and Renee Montagne talk to Democratic pollster Mo Elleithee and Republican analyst and Trump supporter John Feehery.

Kelly Link's work also includes <em>Stranger Things Happen, Magic for Beginners, </em>and <em>Pretty Monsters.</em>

Ignoring The Rules, Kelly Link Traffics In Wonder, Irony And Teenage Longings

Writer Kelly Link has a lot of magic powers, but it's her confidence and storytelling chops that reviewer Meg Wolitzer finds most enchanting.

Baylor's Brittney Griner goes up to dunk in a second-round game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament against Florida State on Tuesday in Waco, Texas. On Sunday, Baylor faces Louisville.

Defending Women's Champs Baylor To Battle Cardinals' Tough Defense

The two NCAA women's college basketball teams face off Sunday for a spot in the Elite Eight. Baylor has been one of the most successful women's programs in the nation, but Louisville has its own strengths. "We understand we're going up against a great team," says Baylor point guard Odyssey Sims.

Sen. Carl Levin has been a vocal advocate for transparency in political ad spending.

IRS To 'Social Welfare' Groups: Show Me The Political Ad Money

In a step toward fuller disclosure, the agency is asking more questions of the entities whose multimillion-dollar ad budgets helped clog the airwaves during election season.

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