Teens Are Still Vaping Flavors, Thanks To New Disposable Vape Pens
Despite enforcement efforts to stop teen vaping, kids are getting their hands on a new array of disposable products that come in sweet and fruity flavors.
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Lax Regulations And Vulnerable Residents 'A Recipe For Problems' In Eldercare Homes
Assisted living-type facilities often are subject to less scrutiny than nursing homes. Investigations in Vermont and elsewhere have revealed patterns of poor care and deaths.
Rights Activist Xu Zhiyong Arrested In China Amid Crackdown On Dissent
Friends of Xu tell NPR that the prominent legal and civil rights activist was arrested on Feb. 15 in southern China. Xu had managed to evade authorities tracking him for nearly two months.
In China, Quarantine Tests Cooks To Get Clever
For food bloggers Christopher Thomas and Stephanie Li, staying indoors during the coronavirus epidemic means getting creative with what's on hand. They tag dishes on Instagram #cookupinlockdown.
Pneumonia Forces Early End To Elton John Concert On His Farewell Tour
The legendary showman didn't want to cancel his show in New Zealand despite a pneumonia diagnosis earlier in the day. "I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more," he wrote.
1,100 Former DOJ Employees Call On Barr To Resign After Intervening In Stone Case
William Barr's Justice Department lowered the prison sentence recommendation for Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, in a move that's led to accusations of political interference.
Amid Climate And Housing Crises, Cities Struggle To Place Housing Near Transit
San Bernardino County, Calif., is creating a commuter train that reaches the small city of Redlands. While good for the environment, some residents worry it will undo the city's slow growth measures.
44 Americans On The Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Not all of the Americans on board the vessel, which is currently quarantined in Japan, are sick. Those who are will remain in Japan for treatment.
Fact-Checking 'Contagion' — In Wake Of Coronavirus, The 2011 Movie Is Trending
We asked epidemiologists and doctors to assess the science in the 2011 movie, in which the character played by Gwyneth Paltrow starts a global pandemic. Spoiler alert: It does a pretty good job.
Officials: Mississippi Flooding Remains 'Precarious,' And Can 'Turn At Any Moment'
Flooding is rippling across parts of the state capital of Jackson. Officials say that with more rain expected, the inundation could worsen. Thousands of residents have already been affected.