How Do You Stay Cool In What's Quite Literally A Killer Heat Wave?
The heat came early to India, and everyone is suffering. Here's a report from our village correspondent.
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For 40 Years, One Texas Family Has Fought For Equal School Funding
In 1973, in a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled there's no right to equal school funding in the Constitution. But plaintiff Demetrio Rodriguez's legacy lives on — in his daughter, a teacher.
UnitedHealth To Leave Most Obamacare Exchanges In 2017
Blaming a lack of profitability, UnitedHealth says it will drop out of most health marketplaces insurance exchanges next year. The insurer's first quarter profits in 2016 were $1.6 billion.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Vows To Drink Flint Water For A Month
To show that the water from Flint, Mich., is safe when filtered, the governor says he'll be drinking it for the next 30 days at home and at work. The city has been grappling with lead contamination.
50 Shades Of Shakespeare: How The Bard Used Food As Racy Code
The eggplant and peach emoji are standard code for racy thoughts these days, but food has been used for sexual innuendo for centuries. Shakespeare was a pro. (Happy Shakespeare Week!)
Rescue Crews In Ecuador Face Ticking Clock In Quest To Find Survivors
Hour by hour, chances dwindle that rescue workers will be able to save those who may be trapped in the ruins of the catastrophic quake that struck on Saturday. Noisy generators add to the challenge.
Kabul Attack Kills Dozens, Wounds Hundreds; Taliban Claim Responsibility
A suicide car bombing was followed by an attack staged by gunmen. The attack hit during morning rush hour; the wounded included women and children, Afghan officials say.
Your Invisible Neighbors: Each City Has Unique Microbes
Scientists measured the microbes that are in the indoor spaces where we spend most of our time. Each city had a unique microbiome, with many outdoor microbes making their way indoors to live with us.
Do We Really Need Probiotics In Our Coffee, Granola And Nut Butter?
It's not just kombucha and yogurt: Probiotics are now showing up in dozens of packaged foods. But what exactly do these designer foods with friendly flora actually offer — besides a high price tag?
Peabody Awards Go To NPR, 'This American Life,' Among Others
The awards, which honor excellence in electronic media, are given to journalism as well as entertainment programs.