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Many cities are imposing fees and bans on plastic shopping bags. Advocates argue these measures help the environment. But others say these measures are ineffective, and hurt the urban poor. Host Michel Martin discusses the issue with Michael Bolinder of Anacostia Riverkeeper, and Nick Gillespie of the libertarian magazine Reason.

Less than 250 years ago, the brightest minds of the Enlightenment were stumped over how far the Earth is from the sun. The transits of the 1760s helped answer that question, providing a virtual yardstick for the universe.

The poll is more bad news for the social network, which is still reeling from its less-than-spectacular public offering.

Louisiana imprisons more people per capita than any other state or country in the world. One out of every 86 adults in the state is behind bars. Times-Picayunereporter Cindy Chang says the state's correctional system has created financial incentives for local sheriffs to keep prisons full.

Drummer Mike Reed's quartet People, Places and Things was put together to spotlight music written in Chicago in a fertile period between 1954 and 1960. The group has since expanded its mission to include later works, which are included on a new album titled Clean on the Corner.

Join us Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. EDT for a chat on Twitter with pediatrician Robert Block, the current president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We'll talk about summer health and vaccines. Look for the hashtag #nprkids.

A group of Air Force moms photographed breast-feeding their children in uniform in public has sparked a debate among parents and service members.

Aubrey Plaza has made a career out of playing caustic young women. In her new film, she's taking that character to new places.

Is it possible to make a Top 10 list of records we can agree on? With your help, we're certainly going to try. Vote for the records you think everyone will love.

It was Reed who came up with the group's name. Starting in the '50s, the group had hits such as Only You and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.