Opinion: The Doctor And 'The Boy In The Bubble'
In his essay this week, NPR's Scott Simon remembers William T. Shearer, who died this week at the age of 81. He was the doctor of "The Boy In The Bubble."
Health & Safety
A Super Girl Scout Makes Movies To Make Life Better For Vulnerable Girls
Sakshi Satpathy, 16, babysat and walked dogs to finance her films on child marriage and trafficking. She's won the Girl Scout's top honor — and Amnesty International and CARE have screened her works.
Good News For 'Green' Brews: Consumers Say They'll Pay More For Sustainable Beer
More than 1,000 U.S. beer drinkers surveyed say they would pay about $1.30 more for a six-pack of beer if it was produced at a brewery that invests in water conservation or solar power.
Gov. Cooper Surveys Damage In The Triad From Michael
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spent much of the day Friday assessing the impact of Tropical Storm Michael, which swept through the state Thursday, hitting the Triad particularly hard.
Why MSF Had To Stop Offering Mental Health Care To Refugees In Nauru
Doctors Without Borders spent 11 months treating asylum seekers and refugees as well as locals. In early October, the government of the tiny island nation told them to shut down their operation.
Goats And Sheep (Indirectly) Fight Fires In Heartwarming BBC Video
The animals are part of a collaboration with shepherds and firefighters to stop the spread of wildfires in northern Spain.
The Hijacked Hearse: Dispatches From The Ebola Outbreak In DRC
Almost every day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo issues regular reports on the Ebola situation, There are facts, figures — and today, a harrowing tale.
Rate Of C-Sections Is Rising At An 'Alarming' Rate, Report Says
A report in The Lancet says the rate of cesarean sections has tripled globally since 1990. In some hospitals, more than 70 percent of births occur by C-section, putting moms and babies at risk.
No Wonder It Works So Well: There May Be Viagra In That Herbal Supplement
Hundreds of nutritional supplements contain unapproved pharmaceutical ingredients, according to an FDA database. So why isn't the agency doing more to get them recalled?
Parents Search For Lost Children After Indonesia's Disaster
They were separated in the chaos after the earthquake and tsunami. There's still hope that families can be reunited — but many obstacles loom.