Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has Rare Earth Minerals America Wants
The Arctic island has a wealth of rare earth resources that the U.S. has labeled as essential to national defense.
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99 Bottles Of Beer On The Touch Screen: The Spread Of Self-Serve Taps
Order a drink, but hold the bartender? As it becomes relatively more expensive to run restaurants and bars, some are saving money by replacing human servers with pour-your-own electronic taps.
Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up the largest share. But some are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.
Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Is Unveiled In U.S. Senate
Senate Democrats have unveiled an aggressive digital rights privacy bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to one of the measure's sponsors, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington.
Amazon Warehouse Employees Face Serious Injuries, Report Says
A report from the Center for Investigative Reporting and The Atlantic reveals how Amazon warehouse employees are dealing with crippling injuries. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Will Evans.
'Highlights' Magazine Sticks To Winning Formula Of Mixing Fun With Learning
In the fast-paced ever-changing world of children's entertainment, Highlights magazine, founded in 1946, slows things down with short articles and puzzles.
Feds May Pursue Criminal Charges Against Opioid-Makers
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Regina LaBelle, director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at Georgetown Law, about drug companies being issued subpoenas in the probe of the opioid crisis.
Grocery Delivery Services May Rescue Thanksgiving Dinner
If you've ever run to the store right before Thanksgiving, you know it can be stressful. In recent years, more Americans have relied on the Internet to save them with last-minute grocery deliveries.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Opioid Crisis, Amazon Workers
More transcripts are released in the House impeachment inquiry. Federal prosecutors begin a probe of some pharmaceutical companies. A report finds high injury rates among Amazon warehouse employees.
Pennsylvania County Welcomes Refugees With Open Arms
A rural county in Pennsylvania was once dubbed the "refugee capital of America" by the BBC. How did Lancaster County earn this nickname?