U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds
The $14.6 million Gardez Hospital in eastern Afghanistan is over budget and might be too expensive for local health authorities to run on their own.
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New Government Figures Reveal Uptick In Driving Fatalities
Figures released by the National Safety Council show 2016 is on track to become the deadliest year on the nation's roadways since 2007. More than 19,000 people died in traffic accidents in six months.
Hawaii Fishermen Raise Concerns About Expansion Of National Monument
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael Goto, manager of the United Fishing Agency and a member of the Hawaii Longline Association, about how the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument will affect his business and the economy of Hawaii.
#MemeOfTheWeek: Taco Trucks On Every Corner
A Trump surrogate warned of "taco trucks on every corner" as immigration remains unchecked in the U.S. But very few people on Twitter think that's a bad thing.
S.C. County Sprays For Mosquitoes But Accidentally Takes Out Millions Of Bees
Dorchester County, in South Carolina, was worried about the risk posed by Zika. So officials recently ordered that a pesticide be sprayed from planes. Local beehives have been devastated.
FDA Bans 19 Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps
Manufacturers didn't provide data showing the chemicals are safe and effective, the FDA says. It says there's no evidence that they do a better job at preventing illness than plain soap and water.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Colin Kaepernick's Concerns 'Very Admirable'
The basketball legend weighs in on the 49ers quarterback, who has decided not to stand when the national anthem is played before games.
One Restaurant's Recipe For Social Good: Same Meals, Different Prices
The founders of Everytable in LA have created identical grab-and-go restaurants full of healthful food options, but with different pricing structures depending on the communities they serve.
Brock Turner Freed From Jail After Serving Half Of 6-Month Sentence
Three months after receiving a lenient punishment for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University, Turner left Santa Clara County's main jail Friday.
White House Teams With SXSW For Special 1-Day Festival
The Obama administration is collaborating with SXSW to host a miniature version of the festival at the White House. It'll be called South by South Lawn and will be held Oct. 3.