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Vincent Chin was at his bachelor party in Detroit in 1982 when he got into a brawl with two white men. Witnesses say the men mistook him for being Japanese and used racial slurs. Chin was killed, but the two men never served time. Frank Wu speaks with host Michel Martin about how Chin's death became a catalyst for Asian-American activists.

The plant will employ 1,000 new workers, reaching full production by 2017.

The new website BrideRush offers last-minute affordable dream weddings for those that don't want to spend months, even years planning the big day. Founder Anita Malik talks with host Michel Martin about how it all works, and why she's seeing many couples forgo the traditional long engagement.

Republicans seem at odds over whether President Obama introduced a big new tax through his health care law. Some conservatives are making a campaign issue of the Supreme Court ruling and its rationale. But a top aide says Mitt Romney — who signed a similar law in Massachusetts — doesn't see it as a tax.

All Things Considered host Melissa Block talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the drama surrounding the women's 100 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. On Monday, Jeneba Tarmoh withdrew from consideration for a spot in the 100 in London. Tarmoh has not said why she's withdrawing, but she'll head to the Olympics as an alternate on the women's 100 meter team.

New Orleans residents are using Neighborland.com to post ideas for improving their neighborhoods. Initially a local public street art project, Neighborland tries to democratize city development by creating instant civic feedback. But the digital divide has left the city's computer illiterate out of the conversation.

Our readers debate whether a tweet is best compared to an ephemeral shout, or a bulletin board memo.

The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert this evening for parts of four parishes, in advance of a cluster of strong thunderstorms…

Chief executive Bob Diamond is the latest figure ousted in a financial markets scandal at Barclays. The bank's chairman also announced his intention to resign.

NPR science editor Maria Godoy was inspired by the fantasy novel and HBO series Game of Thrones. The TV show also inspired the authors of A Feast of Fire and Ice, who found authentic medieval recipes for their cookbook.