What World War II taught us about how to help starving people today
The modern study of starvation was sparked by the liberation of concentration camp survivors. U.S. and British soldiers rushed to feed them — and yet they sometimes perished.
Syrian Government Invites Western Journalists To Damascus
In an unusual step, the Syrian government invited dozens of journalists from western outlets to Damascus to hear the regime's point of view.
Many Parents Reluctant To Test Newborn DNA For Disease Risk
We're getting closer to the day when doctors can check a baby's entire genetic code to look for diseases that might develop during childhood or even later. But some parents are reluctant to do these tests.
DNC Chair Donna Brazile Resigns Role As CNN Commentator
CNN announced on Monday that Democratic party chief Donna Brazile resigned her role as a commentator for the network earlier this month after hacked emails posted by WikiLeaks showed she shared questions for CNN-sponsored candidate events with people associated with Hillary Clinton's campaign earlier this year. She had already taken a leave from CNN when agreeing to lead the party this past summer.
Baker Genevieve Ko Creates Truly Fun-Sized Halloween Candy For Adults
Baker Genevieve Ko knows how to make Halloween candy really fun sized for adults. She shares her tricks for making giant treats that taste like Reese's cups and Twix bars.
Donald Trump Works To Expand Reach In Democratic Leaning States
With Hillary Clinton's emails back in the news, Donald Trump is campaigning in Democratic leaning states as he looks for an opening to overtake his rival. On Monday, he's campaigning in Michigan.
Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Ohio Amid Fallout From FBI Announcement
Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Ohio Monday, as the fallout from the FBI announcement related to her email case continues.
Historically Conservative Ohio Newspapers Endorse Hillary Clinton
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Glenn Sheller, editorial page editor for the Columbus Dispatch, and Cindi Andrews, opinion editor for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Both papers have endorsed Hillary Clinton, the first Democrat for president they've endorsed in a century.
FBI Director James Comey Suffers Backlash Over Email Investigation
FBI Director James Comey has been taking heat from Democrats and Republicans for his handling of the newly discovered emails that could be related to the probe into Hillary Clinton's server.
U.S. Chief Information Officer Seeks To Upgrade Government's Computers
The man who oversees the federal government's computer infrastructure is seeking more than $3 billion to upgrade and make the system more secure. He says trying to make current computers, some of which are decades old, safe from hacking is like trying to put airbags in an old car.
Pope Francis Commemorates 500th Anniversary Of Protestant Reformation
Pope Francis is in Sweden to kick off the commemoration of 500 years since the Protestant Reformation. The reformation started in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the church door to denounce what he saw as abuses by the Catholic Church.
Former Bush Ethics Lawyer Files Complaint Against FBI Director
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Richard Painter, a professor of law at the University of Minnesota and former chief ethics lawyer for George W. Bush, about why he filed a complaint against FBI Director James Comey for violating the Hatch Act.