Israeli Officials Promise To Find Arsonists Who Killed Palestinian Child
The Israeli prime minister says he's shocked and outraged at the attack. An analyst says public concern could make this a defining moment for Israelis.
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MH370 Update: Recovered Jet Section Arrives At French Lab For Testing
After the large piece of debris was discovered on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean this week, Malaysia Airlines said it "is almost certainly part of a Boeing 777."
Sailing Federation Will Test Waters For Viruses In Brazil's Olympics Venues
The International Sailing Federation says the move is prompted by concerns over athletes' health and safety, after reports of raw sewage and trash in the water around Rio.
After Devastating Injury, Austrian Pole Vaulter Is Breathing On Her Own
Doctors say the fall has left Kira Grunberg, 21, a paraplegic — a development that shocked the sports world in Europe and brought offers of emotional and financial support.
Police-Community Collaboration Has Helped Kept Peace In Cincinnati
A 2001 agreement between Cincinnati police, the police union and community groups is credited with keeping protests peaceful there after the killing of an unarmed black motorist by a police officer.
She Owes Her Activism To A Brave Mom, The ADA And Chocolate Cake
Born deaf and blind to a refugee mother, Haben Girma has had opportunities in the U.S. she'd never have had in Eritrea. But it was an urge for dessert that led her to advocate for the disabled.
Humans Aren't The Only Ones To Go Ape Over Diets: Chimps 'Detox,' Too
A group of Ugandan chimps has found a great way to boost their mineral intake and neutralize bitter compounds in their diet: by eating clay.
How Sierra Leone's Most Famous Journalist Helped NPR Get The Ebola Story
At the height of the epidemic, Umaru Fofana was our guide — and a one-man solution system. This summer, he stopped by NPR's headquarters for a reunion with our Ebola reporting team.
Professional Wrestling World Mourns Longtime Star 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
The Canadian entered the WWF as a villain and fought Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the first Wrestlemania event. The career gave the often-bekilted grappler many chances to show off his bagpipe skills.
The Plan To Give Pell Grants To Prisoners
The Obama administration unveiled a pilot program Friday morning that will once again give some prisoners access to Pell Grants, a form of federal student aid.