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Channeling Dragons To Parent Terminally-Ill Kids

Emily Rapp and her husband eagerly anticipated their baby's birth. But when their son Ronan was nine-months-old, he was diagnosed with a terminal disease. All of their plans suddenly felt inconsequential and they refocused their lives on being fierce, loyal and loving "dragon parents."

DJ Christine Pawlak enjoyed playing music by the band Rise Against, which hails from Chicago.

Lamenting The Loss Of Local Rock Radio

Rock music on FM radio faces more competition than ever. With iPods, satellite radio and online streaming, many companies have given up on rock music to boost ratings and revenue. But former Chicago DJ Christine Pawlak says there will always be an important role for rock on the radio.

Mark Ward (center) plays John, <em>Quidam</em>'s ringmaster.

How Cirque Du Soleil Reinvented The Big-Top Show

Since Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984, it has grown from a troupe of street performers in Montreal to a billion-dollar entertainment business. Today, the company has more than 20 different shows in its repertoire.

The Practical Traveler's Advice For Family Flying

Boarding a flight with kids can be a nightmare for everyone. And as airlines cut back on amenities and pack cabins, flying as a family has grown more and more difficult. Michelle Higgins, the New York Times' Practical Traveler, compiled a list of family-friendly airlines and flying tips.

Germany has been rocked by allegations that a small, underground neo-Nazi group calling itself the Nationalist Socialist Underground carried out a 13-year-long crime spree that included murder, robbery and bombing. Here, a screen shot from a promotional DVD reportedly made by neo-Nazis Uwe Mundlos and Uwe Boenhardt. The two men committed suicide earlier this month.

Discovery Of Neo-Nazi Crime Spree Roils Germany

Officials say an underground neo-Nazi group is responsible for the murders of nine immigrants and a policewoman, a string of bank robberies and a bombing over the past 13 years. Now, Germans are asking questions about the apparent shortcomings of the state security services.

Pia Maria Holmgren (Sámi in Sweden) performs at last year's Liet International minority song contest.

A Televised Singing Competition With A Mission

A less kitschy version of Eurovision showcases music sung in languages at risk of disappearing.

Boston Occupy Movement Reaches Second Phase

Melissa Block checks back in with Jason Potteiger with the Occupy Boston movement. The recent college graduate was unemployed when we first talked to him last month. Now he's got a job, but he continues to work with the movement on various projects.

A large gathering of protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street Movement attend a rally in Union Square in New York City.

Occupy Wall Street: A Lesson On An 'Organic Movement'

The Occupy Movement is purposely fractured and protesters take pride in the kind of decentralized governance they have created.

Occupy protesters march through buildings during a rally in Los Angeles, one of several nationwide on Thursday.

Protests Mark Two Months Of Occupy Movement

Demonstrations popped up from coast to coast Thursday to mark the movement's birth in a lower Manhattan park. At least 177 people were arrested in New York, many for blocking streets near the New York Stock Exchange; hundreds of protesters marched in the financial district in Los Angeles.

Lisa Hannigan On World Cafe

The alluring Irish folksinger recounts her globetrotting experiences on the enchanting Passenger.

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