Top U.S. Volkswagen Executive Steps Down
Michael Horn's departure, effective immediately, was by "mutual agreement," a statement from the company says.
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Once Silent About Their Suffering, Making Baskets Helped Them Open Up
They came from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, seeking asylum in Israel. Many of them were raped and tortured. They didn't want to talk about it — until they came to a basket-making program.
Feeling Unwanted In Germany, Some Afghan Migrants Head Home
Some 150,000 Afghan migrants arrived in Germany last year. But the Germans estimate more than half won't qualify for asylum. A small number have turned around and headed home.
Where Melissa Harris-Perry Saw A New Direction, MSNBC Saw Temporary Shift
NPR's David Folkenflik spoke with the recently departed talk show host and with the president of MSNBC. Harris-Perry said her show was "taken"; her boss said it was "loved."
Chew On This: Slicing Meat Helped Shape Modern Humans
Long before cooking was common, early humans needed extra energy to fuel bigger bodies and brains. Scientists say simple stone cutting tools likely allowed small-toothed meat eaters to thrive.
Studies Reinforce The Urgency Of Treating Pregnant Women With Malaria
Scientists uncover new evidence on how to prevent stillbirths, miscarriages and low-weight births associated with pregnant women with malaria.
Iran Tests 2 Ballistic Missiles Reportedly Designed To Reach Israel
The tests may violate a U.N. Security Council resolution barring Iran from test-firing missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Iran says the missiles aren't designed for nukes.
U.S. Hopes ISIS Prisoner Will Lead Americans To Chemical Weapons
The Pentagon says its forces could prevent dangerous attacks in Iraq if they knew where the stockpiles were. U.S. special operators are trying to capture some ISIS leaders alive for questioning.
Democratic Debate: 3 Things To Watch
As Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton meet in Miami tonight, questions over electability, delegates and enthusiasm are bound to come up.
Bernie Sanders: 'Stay Tuned ... We Can Win This Thing'
Sanders has a steep hill to climb to win enough delegates in the presidential primary. But he doesn't seem deterred, telling NPR, "I am used to climbing steep hills."