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Opinion: Vin Scully voiced baseball's history

Vin Scully, the "Voice of the Dodgers," died this week at the age of 94. Scott Simon reflects on the announcer's skill calling games for MLB's Los Angeles team.

Firefighters mop up hot spots while battling the Oak Fire in the Jerseydale community of Mariposa County, Calif., on Monday.

Crews are making progress against a destructive forest fire near Yosemite

Crews battling the Oak Fire in California's Mariposa County got a break from increased humidity levels. The blaze, which forced the evacuations of thousands, was 26% contained, Cal Fire said.

In this mug shot released by the Thailand Criminal Investigations Bureau, CIB, a suspected assailant is shown in the attack in the town of Nongbua Lamphu, northern Thailand, Oct. 6, 2022.

More than 30, mostly children, dead in a mass shooting at a Thai child care center

Dozens of people, primarily children, were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire in a child care center in northeastern Thailand, authorities said.

What caused Monday's major earthquake in Turkey? Here's what we know

A devastating earthquake has struck southern Turkey and Northern Syria. It's a seismically active part of the world known for big quakes. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 6, 2023.)

What caused Monday's major earthquake in Turkey? Here's what we know

A devastating earthquake has struck southern Turkey and Northern Syria. It's a seismically active part of the world known for big quakes. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 6, 2023.)

People walk past a Chipotle store in New York City. The fast casual restaurant known for its burritos and bowls is suing Sweetgreen over alleged trademark infringement.

Chipotle and Sweetgreen's short-lived beef over a chicken burrito bowl gets resolved

Chipotle had argued in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Sweetgreen was attempting to profit off of the burrito chain's popular chipotle chicken burrito bowl by allegedly making a near-identical menu item.

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, center, celebrates with teammates after he hit the winning basket against Florida Atlantic during the second half of a Final Four game on Saturday.

UConn and San Diego State are set for NCAA men's basketball final. What are the odds?

A fifth title is at stake for the UConn Huskies. But the underdog Aztecs have proven their ability to surprise this season.

Falling Prices Point To A Struggling Economy

Economists say falling prices are a sign that the economy isn't doing well. Slowing consumer demand is behind the fall in oil prices, which are heading toward $50 a barrel. The government reported Wednesday that prices for consumer goods are eroding at a record pace. A short while ago, inflation seemed to be the danger. Economic policymakers now are fretting about deflation.

Sarkozy, Royal Face Runoff in France

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal have advanced to a May 6 runoff in France's presidential elections. With most of the votes counted, Sarkozy took in more than 31 percent, with Segolene second at just under 26 percent.

The FDA and the CDC are warning consumers not to eat certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to a salmonella outbreak.

FDA investigates growing salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupe

At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The illnesses occurred in a majority of U.S. states and in Canada.

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