Teens Say California Drought Makes Tap Water Taste Funky
A firsthand look at how the historic drought is affecting local teens' quest to quench their thirst.
U.S.
Do We Really Need Libraries?
Between 1886 and 1919, Andrew Carnegie planted nearly 1,700 libraries across America. Over the years they grew. Now they are trying to survive.
The Great Success And Enduring Dilemma Of Cervical Cancer Screening
The Pap smear has dramatically decreased rates of cervical cancer, but testing too often has a downside, too. Many women say they aren't yet ready to follow new guidelines and skip the annual tests.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Announces Presidential Run
Huckabee, who previously sought the presidency in 2008, hosted a television program on Fox until January, when he ended the eponymous show to consider his political future.
Sepsis, A Wily Killer, Stymies Doctors' Efforts To Tame It
It's a deadly combination of infection and inflammation striking more than a million Americans every year. Doctors can treat the symptoms of sepsis, but they still can't treat the underlying problem.
Triage And Treatment: Untold Health Stories From Baltimore's Unrest
Shuttered pharmacies and concerns about public safety in Baltimore contributed to health problems ranging from unfilled prescriptions to people delaying care for asthma and diabetes.
Former Christie Aides Plead Not Guilty To 'Bridgegate' Charges
Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni are each charged with nine counts in connection with the political scandal in New Jersey. They were released on $150,000 bond.
5 Things You Should Know About Mike Huckabee
He's run marathons and issued more than 1,000 pardons and commutations as governor of Arkansas. Here's what you might not know or remember about Huckabee.
Spore Wars Help Fend Off Life-Threatening Bacterial Infections
Infections with C. difficile are a big problem for people in hospitals and nursing homes. An experimental treatment with spores from a harmless version of the bacterium prevented new infections.
Unannounced And Unprecedented: Kerry Makes A Stop In Somalia
Secretary of State John Kerry took a surprise trip to Somalia on Tuesday. The visit is a first for a U.S. secretary of state. For more on Kerry's visit, Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Gregory Warner.