Covering Ebola: Fear And Love In Liberia
NPR producer Sami Yenigun went on assignment with excitement and trepidation. To protect himself from infection, he did not touch anyone. Yet he was deeply touched by the people he met.
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President Obama To Outline Strategy For Confronting ISIS
In a prime-time address on Wednesday night, President Obama is expected to frame the threat posed by the Islamic State and outline his strategy for "degrading and ultimately destroying the terrorist group." The speech comes as domestic public opinion on intervention has changed markedly in the wake of the beheading of two American journalists.
Britain's Cameron Pleads With Scots To Stay In U.K.
The prime minister says he'd be "heartbroken" if Scotland voted to separate from the union in a Sept. 18 referendum.
In Liberia's Hard-Hit Lofa County, Ebola Continues To Take A Toll
The farming town of Barkedu accounts for a fifth of Liberia's Ebola deaths. Residents have revved up anti-Ebola efforts. But the virus has swept away entire families, and there's no end in sight.
How Could A Doctor's Death From Ebola Possibly Be 'Good'?
He giggled, he swore, he was afraid of Ebola. This summer, he was infected by a patient he treated. Two colleagues remember Dr. Samuel Brisbane's good life — and reflect on the idea of a good death.
Putin: Russia To Upgrade Nuclear Forces In Response To West
The Russian president also accused the West of staging the crisis in Ukraine in order to "resuscitate" the NATO alliance.
How Far Will President Obama Go?
The president has spent most of his tenure scaling back the U.S. military role in the Middle East. Now he appears poised to broaden an operation that will bring with it substantial risks.
Behind Every Good Whisky Is A Trusty Distillery Cat
Whisky requires grain, which attracts mice and birds, which is why we have distillery cats. These days, though, public relations is also a key part of the job.
Ukrainian President Offers Limited Autonomy For Rebellious Region
Petro Poroshenko is offering a bill to grant special status to parts of the country's restive east, but he reiterates that there will be no concession on sovereignty.
Dogged By Controversy, A Jewish Sect Is On The Move Again
Members of Lev Tahor left Canada with trail of allegations of child abuse. Then leaders of the Guatemalan village where they settled asked them to leave. The sect is again looking for a new home.