Getting Through Irma On Little Gas And A Lot Of Luck
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans finds that planning for a hurricane is often like writing a message on a sandy shore — the plan never lasts long.
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What Should We Make Of Trump's Speech Patterns — And Our Responses To Them?
Yes, President Trump's words tend to be simple and oft-repeated. The real question, says anthropologist Barbara J. King, may be what happens when we adopt them.
If You Think Everyone Else Has More Friends, You're Not Alone
Many first-year college students think their peers have more friends than they do, a study finds. But that can actually help motivate students to make new connections.
At Bug-Eating Festival, Kids Crunch Down On The Food Of The Future
The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the planet's 9 billion people will need to rely on bugs as a critical source of protein. Chefs and scientists are trying to get children on board early.
Here's What's In Bernie Sanders' 'Medicare For All' Bill
Don't understand what the independent Vermont senator's single-payer plan is? Here are the bullet points. (For starters, his new program would not look a whole lot like Medicare.)
VIDEO: Snot Otters Get A Second Chance In Ohio
North America's largest amphibian, the Hellbender salamander, is in trouble. They are endangered in several states. A team in Ohio is trying to save them before it's too late.
Air Pollution From Industry Plagues Houston In Harvey's Wake
Flooding in Houston and utility outages led to belches of fumes from refineries and other industrial sites. Residents of a region already struggling with air pollution wonder: Is it safe to breathe?
Court Revokes Martin Shkreli's Bail Citing His 'Solicitation Of Assault'
Shkreli, convicted of securities fraud, will await sentencing in jail after a federal judge called him an "ongoing risk to the community."
At Least 8 Dead At Florida Nursing Home After Irma
Police in Hollywood, Fla., confirmed they are investigating the deaths. The facility may have been without air conditioning following the storm, according to multiple news reports.
School Shooter In Washington State Is Apprehended; One Student Dead
The suspect is reported to be a young student described by a friend as "nice and funny and weird."