5 Things To Know About The 2014 Midterm Election
The balance of power in the House and Senate could be upended with Tuesday's vote. We break down some of the key themes and offer a few predictions.
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Dallas Nurse Who Survived Ebola Gets Her Dog Back
Nina Pham, the nurse who became the first person to contract the deadly Ebola virus on American soil, was reunited with her dog after the animal left quarantine in Dallas Saturday.
Woman In Street Harassment Video: 'I Do Not Feel Safe Right Now'
Actress Shoshana Roberts says she has received several violent threats because of her role in a widely watched anti-street harassment PSA. Still, she says, she doesn't regret raising the issue.
For Palestinians, A Bridge-Building Bus Trip To Israel Turns Sour
The constant friction between Israelis and Palestinians has taken its toll on "normalization" efforts between the two sides. Nowadays, many Palestinians consider it a dirty word.
Election Night Eating: A Tasting Menu For What's At Stake
NPR's politics team is hosting an election night party Tuesday. But you can't have a party without good grub. So we've put together a menu inspired by the politics in play.
Women Increasingly Pick Brains Over Looks In Choosing Egg Donors
As using egg donors becomes more common, women are more likely to choose donors based on smarts and athletic skill rather than trying to have a child who will look like just them.
Ebola Design Challenge Says Yes To The Wedding Dress Designer
There were engineers. And virologists. And one wedding dress designer. Together, they're trying to devise a better design for protective gear worn by health workers in the Ebola ward.
A Field Of Medicine That Wants To Know Where You Live
Where do you live? Health specialists think that simple question could make a difference in how doctors prevent and treat diseases for individuals. That's expanding its storied role in public health.
A 19th Century Novel Explains Quantitative Easing
This week, the Federal Reserve ended the quantitative easing program. Author John Lanchester says Anthony Trollope's 19th century novel The Way We Live Now clarifies the current financial situation.
From Bad To Worse: A Tough Day For The Washington Redskins
It began with a bus crash and protests over the team's name and ended with a 29-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.