Whatever Happened To ... The Surgeon Who Couldn't Count On Electricity?
His goal: to perform surgery. The problem: power outages and finicky machines. We check back in with a doctor in Ghana.
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At Least 12 Killed In Mumbai Building Collapse
The building was declared dilapidated, but people were still living there. The Indian city has experienced recent flooding, and substandard building materials have been a factor in other collapses.
Frankfurt Orders 70,000 To Evacuate To Defuse WWII Bomb
Finding unexploded World War II bombs in Germany is relatively common, but this is expected to be the largest bomb disposal evacuation in the country since the war's end.
Andy Murray Stands Out As He Stands Up For Female Tennis Players
Andy Murray has established himself as one of the only male tennis players to stand up for his female counterparts, advocating for equal pay and calling out sexism in the sport. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Elle magazine writer Lizzy Goodman about Murray's unique brand of feminism.
Despite History Of Strife, More Tourists Flock To Lebanon
Tourism to Lebanon is on the rise despite — and maybe a little because of — its history of strife. The country is trying to make itself more appealing to vacationers.
David Tang, Hong Kong Bon Vivant And Entrepreneur, Dies At 63
Tang was famous for his vast circle of friends — beloved by everyone from British royalty to Hollywood stars to Fidel Castro. He launched the luxury fashion brand Shanghai Tang.
Episode 791: Tips From Spies
There's an entire universe of things spies are not allowed to tell us. Today on the show, a few of the teeny things they can say. They might come in handy.
Fox News Goes Off The Air In Britain As U.K. Scrutinizes Company's Bid To Buy Sky
21st Century Fox said it was a matter of poor ratings. But the move coincides with the company's efforts to get government approval for its $15 billion takeover bid of European media giant Sky.
Are Trump's Foreign Policy Stumbles First-Year Growing Pains Or A Reason For Worry?
University of Virginia historians say tumult isn't unexpected in the first year of a new administration. But there are questions about whether the Trump administration is prepared to handle crises.
In Fitting Postscript, Terry Pratchett Had His Unfinished Works Steamrolled
The late Discworld author didn't want anyone else polishing his unfinished books and publishing them after his death. So he asked for them to be crushed — and his estate manager dutifully complied.