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John talks with NPR's Ketzel Levine about plants that do well in offices. While many plants will shrivel under fluorescent light, plants that are suited to irregular care and indirect light can thrive. Listeners can follow along on Ketzel's web site, Talking Plants. (6:30)

Many Afghans fleeing the Soviet invasion of their country found a new home in the United States. Now Afghan-Americans are putting together a grass-roots group to provide a "brain trust" to help their war-torn homeland. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

The economy's been slowing lately -- but the news doesn't seem to have reached homeowners yet. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports that the soaring real estate market has many Americans investing in their homes, instead of the stock market.

As war looms closer in Iraq, growing numbers of Iraqis are fleeing their country. Many are going to neighboring Jordan, uncertain when they will be able to return to their homes. NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Amman.

NPR's Lynn Neary reports on a new study by the Center for Excellence in Journalism that the public is increasingly skeptical of news reports because many view news organizations as immoral.

When CBS announced that it was going to remake The Beverly Hillbillies as a reality show, many Appalachian groups complained that they were being trivialized. Member station WMRA's Martha Woodroof reports.

A National Institutes of Health conference reviews the latest research on menopause treatments. Many medical professionals question whether natural hormone replacement therapy is safe.

Iraq's new currency arrives, creating a frenzy of exchange and a photo opportunity for coalition forces. Many Iraqis say that switching to money lacking the face of Saddam Hussein is crucial to their country's future. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos.

Many factors can determine whether a tsunami is generated — one being earthquake power. Below, a look at how three significant underwater temblors stack up against each other in power.

Many factors can determine whether a tsunami is generated — one being earthquake power. Below, a look at how three significant underwater temblors stack up against each other in power.