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50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
Two Words Complicate Push For Middle East Peace: 'Jewish State'
Writer Ari Shavit and political scientist Shibley Telhami discuss the request to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. The matter has become a sticking point in the peace process with Palestinians.
Delayed Safety Recall May Haunt GM As It Continues Its Makeover
by Sonari Glinton
General Motors is recalling 1.6 million vehicles because of faulty ignition switches linked to 13 deaths. It now faces a congressional inquiry into why it took nearly 10 years to warn the public.
Genetic Sequencing May Not Be Ready To Become Routine
by Rob Stein
Sequencing someone's genetic code may seem a good way to raise warnings on health risks. But results can be a confusing mess of information that only leaves patients and doctors needlessly scared.
Drug Cartel Boss Dies A Second Time
by Carrie Kahn
Nazario Moreno, leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel, is dead — again. He was wrongly confirmed dead in 2010, but now, Mexican authorities claim they know "100 percent" that they killed him.
Social Distrust Blooms Among Millennials, But Where Are Its Roots?
by Sami Yenigun
A Pew Study finds that the milliennial generation has a low level of social trust. There are several possible causes for this distrust, including a skewed social media culture and a faltering economy.
Casinos, Sites Of Excess, Might Actually Help Families Slim Down
by Patti Neighmond
A recent study finds that a casino's expansion was associated with an increase in family income in its community. In turn, that increase in household income helped lead to a decrease in childhood obesity.
The '60s Are Gone, But Psychedelic Research Trip Continues
by NPR Staff
Since the 1970s, hallucinogens have been classified as Schedule I drugs, indicating they have no medical use. But researchers say there are benefits and that work must continue.