Dozens Of Migrants Feared Dead In Aegean Sea Boat Accidents
At least 13 refugees were killed when a ferry boat hit their dinghy and two dozen other are missing in after a boat sank off the Greek island of Lesbos.
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Two Americans Held In Yemen Are Freed, White House Says
One was identified as an employee of a New Orleans-based logistics company who had been held since March. The other, from Michigan, worked as a security consultant.
So Tourists Can Indulge: Denver May Allow Pot In Bars And Restaurants
It's already legal to smoke pot at home in Colorado. Now the Denver City Council is considering allowing use in public places. This story originally aired Sept. 18 on All Things Considered.
Guest Workers Still Find Germany Less Than Welcoming
Imran Ayata was born in Germany, but his parents came from Turkey decades ago as guest workers. Though he's a German citizen, he tells NPR's Rachel Martin he's always been made to feel like an outsider.
Novelist Jackie Collins Dies Of Breast Cancer At 77
Jackie Collins was author of best-selling pulpy fiction. Last year, NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Collins about her books, her career and the years she spent acting before she became writer.
Gulf States Fend Off Criticism About Doing Little For Syrian Refugees
As domestic and international criticism mounts, Saudi Arabia and its peers are under pressure to review their policies toward migrants and refugees. They say they're already doing a lot to help.
Quiz: Are You Smarter Than A South African High School Student?
So you think you know a lot about world affairs? Like, um, what kind of animal did that American dentist shoot? See how you do on the annual Interschool quiz for South Africa's youth.
Class Divide: Are More Affluent Kids Opting Out Of School Lunch?
Healthier school lunches are reaching more needy kids, but more kids who could afford to pay full price seem to be brown-bagging it instead. That's why some schools want to loosen nutrition rules.
How America's Wealth Gap Shows Up On Our Dinner Plates
People on food stamps on average ate fewer fruits and vegetables and had worse diets than other Americans, a study finds. It reflects the challenges of eating well on limited means.
Gooey Goodness: Ramallah's Stretchy Ice Cream Delights
For decades, two rival West Bank shops have been selling a type of ice cream that stretches like melted mozzarella on a pizza. The secret to the frozen treat is part science, part presentation.