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Paul Poiret, the self-described "King of Fashion," is largely credited for freeing women from corsets and introducing them to pantaloons. A major retrospective of the French designer's work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates his eclectic designs.

When it comes to awards in theater or television or dance or literature, Frank Deford observes, candidates don't worry about losing out because of a personal flaw. Only sports applies that off-the-field standard.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County was one of only three North Carolina districts with schools named Magnet Schools of Excellence, the highest honor.

As Democrats prepare to take the reins of Congress, changes in legislative initiatives can be expected across a broad spectrum of issues -- from U.S. policy in Iraq to health care and the environment. NPR reporters weigh in on what to expect from the new Democratic majority.

Merrill Lynch, the world's largest brokerage, says its chief executive, Stan O'Neal, has retired, effective immediately. Alberto Cribiore will lead the search for O'Neal's replacement.

Mexico has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. expressing concern that barriers on the river may violate treaties on boundaries and water. Mexico has already asked that the barriers be removed.

Dr. David Zaas is moving into a new position after being appointed Atrium's CEO on Jan. 1.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will bring evidence to the U.N. Security Council. Russia is still, though, working with the U.S. to get Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime to give up its chemical weapons.

The 16-year-old from Pakistan, who was shot by Taliban militants for advocating education for girls, is considered a contender for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

In each pair of clues, the answer to the first clue is a word that contains the consecutive letters A-R. Drop the A-R, and the remaining letters in order will form a word that answers the second clue.