In NPR Interview, Bill Cosby Declines To Discuss Assault Allegations
The 77-year-old comic actor is weathering allegations by a former Cosby Show actress who says he drugged and raped her in 1985.
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The Power Of Suggestion Could Trigger Asthma — Or Treat It
Strong odors can be a problem for people with asthma. Even anticipating smells like chemicals or heavy perfumes can lead to an asthma attack. Some scientists think this may lead to new treatments.
ISIS Issues Video Showing Beheading Of American Aid Worker
The self-declared Islamic State released a new video Sunday that shows the beheading of hostage Peter Kassig, who was kidnapped in Syria last year.
Google's Lollipop Wants To Change The Way We Use Our Phones
The latest update to Google's Android operating system is more than just a facelift. It's an introduction to the future of Google's Web.
Ferran Adria And Fellow Star Chefs Talk Biodiversity In Brazil
A group of chefs gathered this month in Sao Paolo to talk about how they can help preserve biodiversity. Among their warnings: If we lose food products, we will lose flavors and traditions.
To End Food Waste, Change Needs To Begin At Home
The U.S. throws out 35 million tons of food each year. While many restaurants, supermarkets and processors are taking responsibility, many consumers aren't. An EPA pilot program aims to change that.
Top Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions
A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.
In A Dutch Town, A Glowing Bike Path Inspired By Van Gogh
A modern artist installed a high-tech brick path that glows in the starry night, an homage to one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings.
In Sierra Leone, Tears And Wails Mark The Death Of Dr. Martin Salia
He was one of only 130 or so doctors who served the country. When news came that he'd succumbed to Ebola, people went into shock, mourning the death of "a great hero."
Law Student Found Guilty In Secret U.K. Terrorism Trial
Last Tuesday's verdict against 26-year-old law student Erol Incedal was made public today after a U.K. judge lifted an order that forbade the media from reporting it.