2 People Suspected Of Plotting Attacks Are Arrested In Belgium
Authorities say the suspects were planning attacks on popular tourist spots during holiday celebrations.
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'Affluenza' Teen And His Mother Detained In Mexico
Mexican officials say they will hand over Ethan Couch for deportation to the U.S. The teen killed four people when driving drunk, and his lawyer blamed his client's wealthy upbringing.
Rock Icon Lemmy Of Motörhead Dies At Age 70
The frontman of the heavy metal band died Monday from an aggressive form of cancer. He learned of the diagnosis just two days ago.
Iran Ships More Than 25,000 Pounds Of Uranium To Russia As Part Of Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry said the move was "one of the most significant steps" in fulfilling the July nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.
Alzheimer's Disease Underdiagnosed In Indian Country
A Native American family that sees Alzheimer's disease as a natural part of life may be less likely to reach for resources that could help, say Arizona mental health workers. They hope to change that.
Lahore's Food Safety Czar Declares 'War' On Unhygienic Food
In poorly regulated Lahore, Pakistan, Ayesha Mumtaz is a relentless enforcer of food-safety rules who strikes fear into local eatery owners. But some restaurateurs say she goes too far.
Training The Immune System To Fight Cancer Has 19th-Century Roots
When Jimmy Carter said his advanced melanoma was gone, he credited immunotherapy, treatments that harness the immune system to fight cancer cells. This idea dates back to a 19th-century doctor.
Grand Jury Declines To Indict Police Officers In Tamir Rice Investigation
"The evidence did not indicate criminal conduct by police," Cuyahoga County prosecutor Timothy McGinty told reporters, calling it a "perfect storm of human error."
Gene Editing Tool Hailed As A Breakthrough, And It Really Is One
A tool for modifying genes is spreading through the biomedical research world like wildfire. As part of the series Joe's Big Idea, NPR's Joe Palca explores why CRISPR-Cas9 is becoming indispensable.
Researchers Find Lapses In Hospitals' Policies For Determining Brain Death
Most hospitals don't require neurologists, neurosurgeons or even fully trained doctors to make the ultimate call.