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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks wednesday at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. He warned of deep budget cuts across his department, to put the brakes on spiraling costs and reshape the military for leaner budgets and new challenges.

With Eye On Budget, Hagel Seeks Pentagon Changes

In his first major policy speech, the defense secretary said the Pentagon is at war with itself: There are competing and spiraling costs within the military — for aging weapons, and for health and pension benefits for military personnel and retirees. He added that U.S. military power must be used judiciously, with a keen appreciation of its limits.

Does bell pepper and black tea sound appetizing? A computer may think so.

Computers May Someday Beat Chefs At Creating Flavors We Crave

An IBM computer that analyzes flavor molecules and develops recipes is on the way in five years, scientists say. They are hoping to find not only novel and tasty flavor combinations, but ones that will appeal to us without adding to our waistlines.

The Andrews Sisters (from left, Maxene, Patty and LaVerne) in the 1940s. Patty was the star of the sibling act.

Patty Andrews, Leader Of The Andrews Sisters, Dies

Andrews was the youngest of the boogie-woogie sibling act, which played more USO tours during World War II than anyone besides Bob Hope. She was also known as the most charismatic of the trio.

In Steven Soderbergh's medical thriller <em>Side Effects</em>, Emily (Rooney Mara) goes through an emotional crisis — and then a psychopharmacological one — after her husband Martin (Channing Tatum) is released from prison.

Warning: 'Side Effects' May Include Eye-Rolling

Steven Soderbergh has said Side Effects will be his final film. But the talented director has turned in a stylish but silly thriller — a sad closing chapter for a notable career.

You'd think tropical fruit would be everywhere on a Caribbean island. But we had to search fairly hard to find these beauties.

Gastro-Nomics: Hunting for A Good Meal In Puerto Rico

In a tropical spot like Puerto Rico, you'd think a person would practically be stumbling over exotic fruits and fresh fish. Not so much. Blame global economics.

Crisis At BBC Spreads As Two News Execs Step Aside

The moves come just days after the BBC's director-general resigned over a news program that wrongly accused a former lawmaker of child abuse. The scandal, which follows another one involving a late BBC star who's been revealed to be a pedophile, has raised big questions about journalistic standards in the modern age.

Tiny Desk Brings 250 Concerts To The Masses

NPR Music recently held its 250th Tiny Desk Concert — a short musical performance recorded at the desk of Bob Boilen. Boilen and NPR Music writer and editor Stephen Thompson celebrate the milestone and look back on their favorite Tiny Desk shows.

China Launches Its First Aircraft Carrier

China has just joined an exclusive global club with the launch of its first aircraft carrier. David Greene talks to naval historian and defense analyst Paul Beaver about the new Chinese aircraft carrier that has just entered service in China's navy.

A common Oktoberfest practice is to serenade one's glass of hoppy goodness. Start learning the songs in this mix so you won't feel left out.

The Mix: Songs For Oktoberfest

Enjoy a brew or two as you listen to this mix in honor of the world's biggest beer festival. Prost!

The Salt's most colorful salts. From left to right: Cypress black lava, red Hawaiian, and pink Bolivian rose.

Three Burning Questions Answered About Salt

In honor of our first birthday today here at The Salt, we delve into the mysteries of our namesake rock. Why do low-salt foods taste bad? Do you need hand-harvested red Hawaiian salt? Read on.

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