Salt Is Slowly Crippling California's Almond Industry
California's ongoing drought has forced many almond growers to use groundwater on the thirsty crop. The problem: That water is high in salt, and it's killing almond trees.
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Turkey Grants U.S. Permission To Use Air Base Near Syrian Border
The U.S. now has permission to use a Turkish air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, U.S. officials say.
New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola
The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.
Turkey Opens Airspace For U.S. Operations Against Islamic State
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute, about Turkey allowing U.S. airstrikes against extremists in Syria and Iraq.
In Ethiopia, Obama Calls For An End To Oppressive Tactics
During a joint news conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Obama said that a country is more successful when "all voices are being heard."
Obama Talks Candidly About Flaws In Kenya's Society
On a trip to Kenya, a first for a sitting president, Barack Obama took advantage of his heritage. The first Kenyan-American president wrestled with tension between his office and family obligations.
Tweets Welcoming #ObamaInEthiopia
One of the many burning questions: "Can we get footage of President Obama eating injera?"
Proposed Muslim Cemetery Rattles North Texas Town
A plan for a cemetery in Farmersville, north of Dallas, sparked a debate among residents. The mayor of the mostly white community says it will likely be approved, but some are pushing for a no vote.
5 Airlines Investigated For Post-Derailment Price-Gouging
The Transportation Department is examining airline ticket prices before and after the Philadelphia Amtrak derailment in May. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the AP's Scott Mayerowitz.
On ADA Anniversary, Some Blame The Law For Low Employment
Signed into law 25 years ago, the Americans With Disabilities Act was supposed to open the doors to employment for many. But only a small percentage of disabled Americans are working today.