The Marketing Of Moringa: Is This The New Kale?
It could be. The moringa tree grows like a weed and has nutritious leaves and seed pods. But in both the developing and developed world, folks aren't always eager to try it.
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In New Orleans, A Plan To Disperse The Poor Doesn't Go As Expected
Many families forced out of public housing by Hurricane Katrina now use government vouchers to subsidize rent elsewhere. Meant to deconcentrate poverty in the city, the shift hasn't worked as planned.
Kerry: U.S. Will Take 100,000 Refugees A Year By 2017
The secretary of state said the U.S. would ratchet up the number of migrants Washington accepts over the next few years to help the European Union deal with the ongoing crisis.
FDA Revisits Safety Of Essure Contraceptive Device
It's the only available, nonsurgical permanent birth control option that's FDA-approved. But thousands of women have complained of serious side effects like severe pain, heavy bleeding and depression.
The Long, Strange History Of The U.S., The Atom And Iran
It's tempting to think we know the story of the recent nuclear deal. A look back reveals it's a story we may not know at all.
Russian Aid To Syrian Regime Designed To Shift Focus From Ukraine
Russia's stepped up aid to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad puts the U.S. in an awkward spot. For years, the U.S. has argued Assad can't be part of a solution to the war. But it hasn't been able to convince Russia of that.
Is There A 'War On Police'? The Statistics Say No
The ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy in Texas has intensified concern in some circles that criticism of police has led to an increase in officer deaths. But the data don't back up that fear.
Trump: 'I Know So Many Muslims Who Are Fabulous People'
In interviews with the Sunday news shows, Trump dodged questions about whether he really believed that President Obama was a foreign-born Muslim.
Two Americans Held In Yemen Are Freed, White House Says
One was identified as an employee of a New Orleans-based logistics company who had been held since March. The other, from Michigan, worked as a security consultant.
So Tourists Can Indulge: Denver May Allow Pot In Bars And Restaurants
It's already legal to smoke pot at home in Colorado. Now the Denver City Council is considering allowing use in public places. This story originally aired Sept. 18 on All Things Considered.