Chasing A New Way To Prevent HIV: Passive Immunization
The idea is to inject anti-HIV antibodies that would kill the virus when people get exposed. A new study is promising — although it was conducted on monkeys.
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What's At Risk When A Non-Diplomat Engages In Diplomacy
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, about the risks and opportunities that follow when a CIA director meets with a foreign head of state.
Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?
Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.
LISTEN: Southwest Pilot Coolly Plans One-Engine, Emergency Landing
"We have a part of the aircraft missing, so we're going to need to slow down a bit," the pilot told air traffic controllers as she prepared to land with nearly 150 people onboard.
With End Of Castro Era In Sight, Cuba Prepares To Pass Power To New Generation
Raul Castro, who has ruled Cuba since his brother Fidel stepped down in 2008, will leave the presidency on Thursday. And he has a successor in mind: Miguel Díaz-Canel, who is 30 years his junior.
After U.N. Team Comes Under Fire, Not Clear When Inspectors Will Enter Douma
Syrian state media said Tuesday that international inspectors had entered the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack. But the chemical weapons watchdog group OPCW now says that's not true.
Erdogan Calls Snap Elections In Turkey, And State Of Emergency Is Extended
The votes will be held June 24, likely under a state of emergency and more than a year earlier than expected. The move hastens the implementation of reforms granting the presidency broad new powers.
Pushing Impeachment Would Backfire On Democrats, NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll Finds
With the president's low approval ratings, Democrats have an advantage heading into the midterms. But Republicans could use the threat of impeachment to motivate their voters to get to the polls.
Puerto Rico Loses Power — Again
The U.S. territory was hit by an islandwide blackout, affecting more than 3 million people. Puerto Rico has struggled to rebuild its infrastructure since Hurricane Maria hit in September.
Swarms Of Tiny Sea Creatures Are Powerful Enough To Mix Oceans, Study Finds
Each night, the organisms gather in a "vertical stampede" to feed at the ocean's surface. Research suggests the columns of swimming animals can create large downward jets that help churn the waters.