Wins And Losses In Global Health In 2016
The editor of the New England Journal Of Medicine is a big Red Sox fan. And so he framed the year in global health in baseball terms.
World News
First Ebola Vaccine Likely To Stop The Next Outbreak
The results are in from the clinical trials of a new vaccine — and it looks like a potent weapon. In fact, they are already stockpiling it.
Hijackers Who Commandeered Libyan Flight Surrender In Malta
Two hijackers armed with a hand grenade and pistols took over a flight within Libya. Malta's prime minister says all 118 people on board the plane are safe and that the hijackers are in custody.
Libyan Commercial Plane Forced To Fly To Malta
A Libyan passenger plane with 118 people on board was reportedly hijacked and forced to land in Malta. Steve Inskeep talks with aviation reporter Alex Macheras.
Suspected Berlin Attacker Shot, Killed In Milan After International Manhunt
Italian police say during a normal ID check in a Milan suburb, a suspect pulled a handgun and fired at officers. Police returned fire and killed the man. They have identified him as Anis Amri.
In Sun-Starved Sweden, Bright Yellow Saffron Spices Up Winter
So how did these prized threads from the crocus flower end up lacing through dark northern winters? It's a story of high-value seasonings, Sicilian saints and pagan rituals.
In China's Tiny Catholic Community, Hopes Rise For Beijing-Vatican Ties
China and the Vatican are working to settle longstanding differences. Their efforts may pave the way for the Holy See and Beijing to work together to ordain bishops inside of China.
Editors' Choice: 9 Global Feelgood Stories From 2016
In a year marked by turmoil and tragedy, the Goats and Soda team has picked some of the stories that inspired us, gave us hope, made us grin.
CIA Director Urges Caution In U.S. Response To Russia Hacking
John Brennan told NPR some retaliation techniques were "beneath this country's greatness." On the war in Syria, Brennan said he did not believe the violence would end, despite the fall of Aleppo.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Predicts 'Tough Fight' Ahead To Retake Mosul
In the battle to retake Mosul from ISIS, the Qayyarah Airfield West is a key staging base run by Iraqi and U.S. forces. Ash Carter visited there Dec. 11 and awarded medals to eight Iraqi soldiers.