Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan
Jordan has been a hub for humanitarian aid going to Gaza. It's just a few hours drive from the Gaza border. But now, amid spreading famine, Israel is allowing only supplies from Israel to enter Gaza.
Vatican Responds To Pa. Grand Jury Report On Abuse Of Children By Clergy
The Vatican called the abuses "reprehensible." David Green talks to NPR's Sylvia Poggioli and Marie Collin, who served on a papal commission on sexual abuse of minors before quitting in protest.
Connecticut Health Officials Respond To Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses
Noel King talks to Michael Baumann of the National Institute of Drug Abuse about the dozens of people who overdosed this week on synthetic cannabinoids in Connecticut.
After Families Disown Them, 2 Transgender Vets Share A Bond
Two transgender Vietnam vets talk about their friendship and how they supported one another. (The conversation originally aired on June 30, 2018 on Weekend Edition Saturday).
Generic Version Of The EpiPen Is Approved For Allergic Reactions
The FDA has approved a generic version of the EpiPen to treat dangerous allergic reactions, but it remains to be seen how much that will drive down the price of this expensive product.
Colombia Health Official Gives Tips To Get Through A Heat Wave
The health secretary in Santa Marta said stay hydrated, wear loose clothing and no sex. The American Heart Association says sex doesn't strain the heart any more than walking up 2 flights of stairs.
Flooding Forces Phish To Cancel Curveball Festival
This year, 40,000 Phish fans headed to western New York for the event. Disappointed that the festival was canceled, fans tweeted Elon Musk and President Trump to do something.
NYU Plans To Give Every Medical Student A Free Scholarship
David Greene talks to Dr. Rafael Rivera, associate dean of New York University's medical school, about the school's decision to become tuition free, regardless of need or merit.
Norway Hosts Belly Flop Championship
Competitors for the belly flop world championship are gathering in Norway for Saturday's events. Last year's winner Truls Torp will try to hold onto to the title.
Trump's Military Parade Is Likely Postponed Until 2019
The Pentagon, in a brief statement Thursday night, said it was postponing until 2019 a military parade in the nation's capital. It had been planned for Veterans Day weekend this year.
Why Democrats Are Shifting Away From NRA Support
Noel King talks to Reid Epstein — a reporter with The Wall Street Journal — about whether pro-gun Democrats can win elections in 2018. How valuable is an NRA endorsement in 2018?
Lawmakers Demand Probe Into U.S. Role In Yemeni Civilian Deaths
Rep. Ted Lieu and others have called for an investigation into the U.S. role in airstrikes on civilians in Yemen. David Greene talks to Human Rights Watch's Kristine Beckerle about who is accountable.