Halloween Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Global Disease Costumes?
Costumes inspired by infectious diseases are nothing new. Test your knowledge about some ancient — and recent — get-ups.
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Uber Drivers Win Key Employment Case In The U.K.
Uber drivers in England and Wales have won the right to be classified as workers, not independent contractors. That means they will be eligible for paid time off, regular breaks and guaranteed at least the national minimum wage. Uber says it will appeal the landmark ruling by a United Kingdom employment tribunal.
Passengers Have Had Enough Of Wacky Airline Safety Videos
Airline passengers are often wary of corny safety videos on flights. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Scott McCartney about those videos.
Diwali Dilemma: My Complicated Relationship With The Swastika
While most Westerners see the swastika as a symbol of Nazi Germany or white supremacy, it has been a symbol of good fortune in Asia thousands of years before Hitler.
U.N.: ISIS Is Using Tens Of Thousands Of Civilians As Human Shields In Mosul
The fighters are allegedly killing civilians who refuse to comply with their instructions or who they suspect are loyal to the Iraqi security forces, the U.N. human rights chief says.
Philippines' Foul-Mouthed President Vows To Stop Swearing
President Rodrigo Duterte, who once called President Obama a "son of a whore," says God told him to stop cursing.
Death Of Former Putin Aide In D.C. Now Ruled To Be An Accident
Nearly a year after Mikhail Lesin was found dead in a Washington, D.C., hotel, U.S. authorities say he died of blunt force injuries and that "acute ethanol intoxication" was a contributory cause.
The Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity
Martin Luther created one of Christianity's greatest rifts when he denounced the Catholic Church in 1517. But Pope Francis is taking part in the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
U.S. Envoy: China Will Be 'More And More In Our Future'
Max Baucus, the ambassador to China since 2014, urges the U.S. to "draw some lines" and says, "We're not going to get bullied." Despite recent tensions, he remains upbeat about U.S.-China ties.
Nations Agree To Establish World's Largest Marine Reserve In Antarctica
At 600,000 square miles, the sanctuary covers an area twice the size of Texas and is known as polar "Garden of Eden." This unanimous agreement is the result of years of negotiations.