Americans Honor Dr. King By Serving Their Communities
People across the country share the service projects their doing to honor the memory of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Chef Trades Toque For Amish Beard, Opens Off-The-Grid Deli In Maine
A Chicago chef tired of the kitchen grind moved his family to join an Amish community in Maine. He's now selling charcuterie and cheese from a cabin in the woods.
Can't Focus? It Might Be Undiagnosed Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children. But older adults may find that what they had worried was early dementia is actually ADHD.
Unlikely Advocates Push To Give 16-Year-Olds A Vote — And A Voice
Washington, D.C., residents pushing to enfranchise teens think their opinions matter and the move would boost voter participation. But some worry 16-year-olds aren't ready to cast ballots.
Civil Rights Activism, From Martin Luther King To Black Lives Matter
Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad of New York Public Library speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the parallels between the civil rights movement and the current Black Lives Matter protests.
Break It Down: Checking Claims In Sunday's Democratic Debate
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben and Scott Horsley break down the claims from Sunday night's Democratic debate. One big area of disagreement was health care.
In The Battle Between Lyft And Uber, The Focus Is On Drivers
The image of each company plays into their relationships not only with passengers but drivers as well. And competition is so great that Uber sent covert operatives into Lyft cars, to recruit drivers.
New Policy For Boy Scout Sponsors Slows Approval For Certain Groups
Since Boy Scouts of America allowed gay scouts and leaders, some organizations, like one in Salt Lake City, have wanted to sponsor scout units. But a new policy narrows who could be a sponsor.
Arizona Tribes Wade Into The Water Business
Rain and snow from El Nino are filling reservoirs in the West. But the weather isn't ending questions about where cities will get water in years to come. One source could be Native American tribes.
Amid Controversy, Scholastic Pulls Picture Book About Washington's Slave
The book tells the story of Hercules, a slave who President George Washington used as a chef. The book shows Hercules and his daughter happy and taking pride in making Washington a birthday cake.