How Poinsettias Became Synonymous With Christmas
At this time of year, poinsettias are everywhere. So how did this leafy colorful plant become synonymous with Christmas? NPR's Ari Shapiro and Michel Martin investigate.
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Robust Health Insurance Sign-Ups Surprise Supporters And Opponents
Despite an enrollment period that was half as long, nearly 9 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance for 2018 so far, about the same as last year.
Puerto Rican Island 'Still In Crisis Mode' 3 Months After Maria
The health clinic is operating, often by flashlight, out of tents. The island's bleak recovery epitomizes the unevenness of the disaster relief effort in the hurricane-devastated U.S. territory.
When Money Can't Buy The Best Christmas Gift
A father and son remember a Christmas in Edmond, Okla., when financial hardship forced an easy choice for the children: family over gifts.
Teen Gets 25 Years In Mental Hospital In Wisconsin's 'Slender Man' Stabbing
In 2014, Anissa Weier and classmate Morgan Geyser lured another girl to the woods and stabbed her multiple times in an attempt to impress a fictional Internet character.
Nearly Dying In Childbirth: Why Preventable Complications Are Growing In U.S.
The rate of life-threatening complications for new mothers in the U.S. has more than doubled in two decades as a result of pre-existing conditions, medical errors and unequal access to care.
Elderly Couple Stopped In Nebraska With 60 Pounds Of Weed 'For Christmas Presents'
During the traffic stop, deputies noticed a strong smell of raw marijuana. The York County Sheriff's Department estimated the street value of the pot at more than $300,000.
In Symbolic U.N. Vote, 128 Countries Decry U.S. Decision On Jerusalem
The U.N. General Assembly votes to criticize the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, despite U.S. warnings it will cut aid to countries based on their votes.
5 Things To Know Before You Travel For The Holidays
It's that time of year — road congestion, delayed flights, and the slow-burning anxiety of heading home for the holidays.
Delivery Services Struggle To Keep Up With Online Orders
Package delivery is up around 15 percent this year, deliveries are running late and companies are struggling to catch up.