A Botched Vaccine Campaign For Measles Killed 15 Children in South Sudan
The children, all under age 5, died of severe sepsis and toxicity. How could something like this have happened?
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Theresa May's Approval Ratings Drop As U.K. Election Race Tightens
When United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap election in April, she was widely expected to win next Thursday's vote by a landslide. But her lackluster campaigning, policy reversals and a better than expected showing by the opposition have tightened the race considerably.
Trump Administration Made Secret Efforts To Ease Russia Sanctions
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Isikoff, chief investigative correspondent at Yahoo News, about the Trump administration's efforts to ease Russia sanctions.
Protest Song Slamming Theresa May Tops Charts Ahead Of U.K. Election
A song calling Prime Minister Theresa May a liar is heading to the top of the charts in the United Kingdom, a week ahead of the general election.
Beloved Hayao Miyazaki Film Set To Get A Theme Park Of Its Own
My Neighbor Totoro has inspired a cult international following since its 1988 release. Now, Miyazaki's anime has inspired plans for a theme park, too — set to open in Japan in 2020.
Paninis Are Pa-nonos: Mayor Of Florence Takes Aim At Tourist Picnicking
The Italian mayor says hosing down the steps to discourage snackers and their litter is "gentler" than levying fines. The city's historic sites, he says, deserve "a little bit of respect."
Protesters Killed During Demonstration Over Massive Bomb Attack In Kabul
Demonstrators had been marching on the presidential palace, protesting government failures after Wednesday's massive bombing and demanding the Afghan president's ouster. Then, police began to fire.
'Make Our Planet Great Again,' And Other Responses To U.S. Exit From Climate Deal
Arnold Schwarzenegger said no one can go back in time (except the Terminator). The French president riffed on Trump's campaign slogan. And the mayor of Pittsburgh told Trump: Not in our name.
'Who Threatens You?' Researchers Asked Teen Girls Affected By Conflict
Concern usually focuses on soldiers and other armed personnel. But a survey of nearly 1,300 girls in sub-Saharan Africa revealed a different perspective.
Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this inaugural episode, she visits a South Korean animal cafe. Things don't go as smoothly as planned.