Real And Fake Christmas Tree Sellers Fight For American Hearts And Minds
Online ads are telling Christmas shoppers to "keep it real" or "think about seasonal allergies" when they make their tree choices this year.
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Crews Continue Searching Through Remains In California's Camp Fire
Searchers sift through the burned city of Paradise, Calif., more than two weeks after wildfires erupted. There are new concerns about toxic debris washing into waterways.
Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
On the day after Thanksgiving, holiday shoppers are looking for bargains. Online is the fastest growing type of shopping, but brick-and-mortar stores still dominate for holiday sales
Sales Reps May Be Wearing Out Their Welcome In The Operating Room
It has been an open secret that salespeople are present for surgeries at many hospitals, especially for hip and knee implants. But does the reps' expertise outweigh concerns about ethics and costs?
Understanding The Impacts Of Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel about the National Climate Assessment released on Friday and whether the impacts of climate change being felt already are reversible.
Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.
The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking
The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.
Bus Overturns Carrying University Of Washington Marching Band
Washington State Patrol said "40-45 plus" people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday's Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.
Democrats Won The Suburbs. Now They Have To Hold Them
Many of the party's newly-won suburban House districts are previous GOP strongholds that flipped by tiny margins. Republicans are already preparing to take them back.
Militants, Police Killed In Failed Attack On Chinese Consulate In Karachi
At least seven people were killed in the attack, but none of the 21 Chinese nationals in the compound were harmed. In a separate attack in northwest Pakistan, dozens were killed in an open-air market.