Chemical Plant Fire Raises Environmental Concerns In Wake Of Harvey
A fire at a chemical plant near Houston has raised concerns about the environmental consequences of the storm.
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San Francisco Journalists Examine Black Identity In The U.S. On 'The Stoop'
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with journalists Leila Day and Hana Baba about their podcast on black identity and race in America, The Stoop.
Hunter S. Thompson's Widow Opens Doors To His 'War Room'
Years after his death, gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson's legend lives on. His widow takes Aspen Public Radio's Claire Woodcock on a visit to The War Room in his home, where Thompson spent 16 hours a day locked in, writing such pieces as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
In 'Spirit Of Parity,' U.S. Orders Russia To Close Consulate, 2 Annexes
The State Department declaration requires closures in San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C., in retaliation for a Kremlin order expelling 755 U.S. diplomatic staff. The deadline is Saturday.
An 'Army Of People' Helps Houston Cancer Patients Get Treatment
During Harvey, doctors, nurses, technicians and facilities staff tended to inpatients at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Now the hospital is working to get outpatients back for care as well.
Live In Hawaii, And Odds Are You'll Need Fewer Prescription Meds
People who live in the Aloha State are less likely to use opioid painkillers or be prescribed antibiotics than are mainland dwellers. Healthy lifestyles have a lot to do with that.
4 Insights About Blackwater Founder Erik Prince
In a recent series of television interviews and op-eds, Prince has waged an active public campaign for his plan to reshape the war in Afghanistan.
Chemical Fire Burns At Flooded Arkema Plant In Crosby, Texas
Because of floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey, the plant lost power — and the ability to keep containers of flammable organic peroxides from bursting and burning, according to Harris County officials.
Many People Can Delay Treatment For Thyroid Cancer, Study Finds
After five years, just 12 percent of people diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer saw their tumors grow by 3 millimeters or more, a study found. And in some people, the tumors shrank.
Military Will Help Beaumont Get Fresh Water; Outage Forces Hospital To Shut Down
"Due to the failure of the city's water pump, it is in the best interest of our current patients to transfer to other acute care facilities," a large hospital in the city says.