The Toughest Job In Education? Maybe Not
The assistant principal has a lot on her plate. But that job is where future school leaders come from. Some districts are trying to make sure APs get the training they need.
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Well-Off Baby Boomers Know How To Binge Drink, Too
Think binge drinking, and college students downing cheap beer from red cups come into mind. But healthy affluent adults over 50 are more likely to drink dangerously than their peers.
California Judge Throws Out Lawsuit On Medically Assisted Suicide
The superior court judge says questions raised in the case should be decided by legislatures or voters, not the court. The terminally ill plaintiffs say they'll appeal his decision.
Salt Is Slowly Crippling California's Almond Industry
California's ongoing drought has forced many almond growers to use groundwater on the thirsty crop. The problem: That water is high in salt, and it's killing almond trees.
Turkey Grants U.S. Permission To Use Air Base Near Syrian Border
The U.S. now has permission to use a Turkish air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, U.S. officials say.
New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola
The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.
Turkey Opens Airspace For U.S. Operations Against Islamic State
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute, about Turkey allowing U.S. airstrikes against extremists in Syria and Iraq.
In Ethiopia, Obama Calls For An End To Oppressive Tactics
During a joint news conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Obama said that a country is more successful when "all voices are being heard."
Obama Talks Candidly About Flaws In Kenya's Society
On a trip to Kenya, a first for a sitting president, Barack Obama took advantage of his heritage. The first Kenyan-American president wrestled with tension between his office and family obligations.
Tweets Welcoming #ObamaInEthiopia
One of the many burning questions: "Can we get footage of President Obama eating injera?"