Who Doesn't Like Sweet Potatoes? This Kenyan Researcher, For One
True confession: I will not eat sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving. Or any other time of the year. It all has to do with my Kenyan childhood.
Health & Safety
That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving
The Peace Corps volunteer thought she would miss her family and the traditional holiday fixings. But she found new reasons to be thankful during her time in the West African nation of Benin.
Amazon Warehouse Employees Face Serious Injuries, Report Says
A report from the Center for Investigative Reporting and The Atlantic reveals how Amazon warehouse employees are dealing with crippling injuries. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Will Evans.
Built For Counterterrorism, This High-Tech Machine Is Now Helping Fight Fentanyl
Public health officials are adopting a law-enforcement tool, the mass spectrometer, to instantly identify potentially deadly levels of opioids in local drug supplies.
Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.
'Extend A Little Grace' — Navigating Food Allergies And Sensitivities At Thanksgiving
When one person's treasured family recipe is another person's edible assault weapon, setting the menu for a holiday meal can be a struggle. Here's how to take the stress out of food discussions.
Federal Judge Overturns Part Of Opioid-Maker's Conviction
A drug maker accused of using bribes and kickbacks to encourage doctors to prescribe a highly addictive opioid painkiller has won a partial reprieve in federal court.
Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nose
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required a trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.
How Evo Morales Made Bolivia A Better Place ... Before He Was Forced To Flee
After a controversial reelection in October, the Bolivian leader has sought asylum in Mexico. But despite the turmoil, there is another perspective on the nearly 14 years he held office.
WHO, UNICEF Evacuate Some Staff In Congolese City Of Beni
After a surge in violence in the Congolese city of Beni, the World Health Organization and UNICEF have decided to temporarily pullout non-essential staff from the Ebola hotspot.