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Heavy rains knocked out several subway and commuter rail lines, stranded drivers, flooded basements and shuttered a terminal at LaGuardia Airport for hours. More downpours were expected Saturday.

Catherine Mohr shares the story of a scuba diving trip gone wrong, where getting stabbed by a sea urchin transformed her relationship with the ocean... and ultimately led her to the love of her life.

Scientists working to save Florida’s ailing reef hope Caribbean coral thriving in hotter water could bring some relief.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kathy Sullivan, an American geologist, who has made history by reaching the deepest point on the surface of the Earth.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with British natural historian and broadcaster David Attenborough about his new book, Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and Vision for the Future.

The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.

Gloria MacKenzie of Florida showed up at the lottery office Wednesday — revealing herself as the winner of last month's record Powerball jackpot. The 84 year old opted to take her winnings in a lump sum, rather than over time.

With a career derailed due to severe hand problems, Amadie found a way to play the music he loved.

The Sept. 11 Commission issues a follow-up report on how the White House and Congress have responded to the their recommendations. The panel issued advice last year on how to avoid another terrorist attack, but members say the results have been disappointing.

Ben Bernanke, President Bush's nominee to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, goes before the Senate for a confirmation hearing Tuesday. Bernanke, the 51-year-old chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, is expected to be confirmed with little difficulty.