The Birth And Afterlife Of Israel's Precious Etrog Fruit
An odd, beautiful and persnickety citrus fruit has its big moment during the Jewish fall festival of Sukkot. But then what do you do with it?
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Canada Identifies Ship Found From 1846 Arctic Expedition
The announcement that a vessel from the doomed Franklin team had been found came last month, but now archaeologists say they've determined that it's the HMS Erebus.
ISIS Captives Tell Of Rapes And Beatings, Plead For Help
Activists say militants are holding hundreds, perhaps thousands of Yazidi women in northern Iraq. The women make contact through secret phones; some men have been killed or beaten trying to save them.
Achy Feet Rejoice! Designers Are Showing Flats For Spring
Audie Cornish talks to Sally Singer of Vogue.com about the latest from the world's runways. She's been attending Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and London.
Could ISIS Threats Cause Israel To Partner With Arab Nations?
Could separate threats from Islamic State militants and Iran forge a path to peace between Israel and the Palestinians? Steve Inskeep talks to Lina Khatib, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center.
Officials: 100 'Potential Contacts' Linked To Dallas Ebola Patient
Texas health officials say that "out of an abundance of caution, we're starting with this very wide net," and that it's very unlikely that anyone on the list will develop Ebola.
Hong Kong Leader Ignores Protesters' Calls To Resign
Hong Kong's top leader has refused to resign as protesters had demanded, but he has offered to negotiate with student protest leaders.
To Some In China, Hong Kong Protesters Are Flouting The Law
Rachel Martin talks to Victor Gao, former translator for Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, about why he believes the Hong Kong protesters are flouting the rule of law and should be dealt with accordingly.
Hong Kong Leader Says Government Will Meet With Demonstrators
Leung Chun-ying told reporters that he appointed his deputy to meet with student activists to discuss "constitutional development," but he renewed warnings about occupying government buildings.
Why A Thermometer Is A Good Tool For Airport Ebola Screenings
With ear probes, infrared cameras and laser beams pointed at passengers' foreheads, airports around the world are trying to stop infected travelers before they board a plane.